Farmers reject Supreme Court's committee for negotiations, calls it 'pro-government'
Jan 13, 2021, at 02:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the Supreme Court on Tuesday put on hold the three contentious farm laws and directed to set up a committee of experts to negotiate, the protesting farmers rejected the apex court's panel to end the ongoing impasse.
Puducherry Govt committed to uplifting farmers: CM V Narayanasamy
Jan 13, 2021, at 01:49 am
Puducherry/UNI) Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Tuesday claimed that the territorial government is committed to uplifting the farmers' condition by providing them incentives and free power supply.
K'taka Cabinet will be expanded tomorrow by inducting 7 to 8 legislators: BS Yediyurappa
Jan 13, 2021, at 01:28 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Following the green signal from the party High Command, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has decided to end speculations by expanding his cabinet by inducting 7 to 8 legislators on Jan 13.
India- Bangladesh police chiefs engage in virtual dialogue
Jan 13, 2021, at 12:08 am
New Delhi: The first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh was held today in an environment of positivity and trust.
India's Kashmir strategy must be indigenous, effective and sustainable, feel experts
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Kolkata/UNI: If India's primary aim is to eliminate terrorists and prevent cross-border infiltration from Pakistan, then we are succeeding, feel experts.
Youth must stay updated with latest technology: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:25 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that youth of Jammu and Kashmir must stay updated with the latest technology in the current times. Meanwhile, the rich tributes to Swami Vivekananda and greeted people on National Youth Day The National Youth Day is celebrated in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Jammu and Kashmir: Weekly cargo flights to metropolitan cities to boost agri-exports
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Department, Navin Choudhary, today convened a meeting with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) officials to discuss and work out strategies for promotion of Agri-Export from Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Admin reserves 33% DDC chief seats for women
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Srinagar: The J&K administration has notified new rules reserving 33 percent seats of District Development Council chairpersons for women, whereas the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will have reservation as per their population.
Jammu and Kashmir: All slopes now open for Skiers in Gulmarg
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Srinagar: While the Tourists are enjoying their stay at the snow-clad Gulmarg, a new musical element has been added for their enjoyment, thanks to the initiative of the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir.
Indian, Vietnamese officials participate in 13th Defence Security Dialogue
Jan 12, 2021, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue along with his Vietnamese co-chair Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Divisional Commissioner takes stock of snow clearance drive in Shopian
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:58 pm
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Sunday visited various areas of Shopian to take stock of snow clearance drive and availability of essential commodities across the district.
Government aiming to transform agriculture, allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:37 pm
Srinagar: A delegation of Teachers’ Forum of Agricultural University led by Dr. Parminder Singh called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today.
Jammu and Kashmir: Udhampur gets Officers' Club
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Srinagar: District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla today inaugurated the upgraded Officers’ Club here in presence of Additional District Development Commissioner, Ashok Kumar.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha declares 'heavy snowfall' as natural calamity under SDRF
Jan 12, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Srinagar: Extending the much needed relief to the people of snow-bound areas, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today declared ‘heavy snowfall’ as a ‘state specific natural calamity’ under SDRF norms.
Former Ministers, public delegation call on J&K LG Manoj Sinha
Jan 12, 2021, at 09:53 pm
Jammu/UNI: A public delegation from Rajouri led by former Minister and senior leader of J&K Apni Party, Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali on Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at the Raj Bhavan.
Patriot saint of India Swami Vivekananda remembered on his 158th birthday
Jan 12, 2021, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: On January 12, every year, India celebrates the National Youth Day to honour the patriot saint Swami Vivekananda, who continues to inspire generations with his modern thinking spanning across spirituality, nationalism, education and man making.
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli offers mediation between India-China on LAC issue
Jan 12, 2021, at 08:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has offered to mediate between India and China in their border conflict.
1100 cases of Arunachal-made IMFL seized from a WB bound truck
Jan 12, 2021, at 08:03 pm
Guwahati/IBNS Assam Excise department has seized around 1100 cases of Arunachal Pradesh made IMFL from a West Bengal bound truck at Rangia area in Assam's Kamrup district on Monday night.
PM Modi likely to visit Assam on Jan 23
Jan 12, 2021, at 07:49 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: To enhance the BJP’s target to win 100 plus seats in upcoming assembly polls in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah would likely to visit Assam last week of this month.
Jan 12, 2021, at 07:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Dealing a blow to the ruling NDA government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the three contentious farm laws that triggered the farmers' protests and said a committee would be formed for a negotiated settlement of the impasse.
Jan 12, 2021, at 07:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (AITC)-turned-BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's father and TMC MP from Kanthi (Contai) Lok Sabha constituency, Sisir Adhikari, on Monday removed as the Chairman of the Digha Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA), reports said on Tuesday.
Balochistan: Cruelty, Exploitation, Deprivation
Jan 12, 2021, at 05:37 pm
On January 3, 2021, Islamic State (IS) militants killed 11 coal miners and injured four in the Mach area of Kachi District of Balochistan. The victims belonged to the Shia Hazara minority community.
Union Minister Shripad Naik critically injured, wife and secretary killed in road mishap
Jan 12, 2021, at 05:52 am
Ankola (Karnataka)/UNI: Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik was injured, while his wife and Secretary were killed on the spot when their car overturned at Hosakumbi in Ankola taluk on Monday.
Air India all-women crew makes history by landing flight from US in Bengaluru flying over North Pole
Jan 12, 2021, at 05:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Creating history, a non-stop flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru, flown by four women pilots, landed at Kempegowda International Airport on Monday.
Don't jump queue to get vaccinated: PM Modi cautions politicians
Jan 12, 2021, at 03:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned that politicians should not jump the queue to take the vaccine against Covid-19 but wait for their turn, media reports said.
Ten Indian states report bird flu cases
Jan 12, 2021, at 12:33 am
New Delhi: The Indian government on Monday said 10 states have so far reported bird flu outbreak.
Free COVID-19 vaccination for three crore healthcare workers: Modi
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday announced three crore health workers in all states would be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the first phase.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 JeM militant aides arrested in Pulwama
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Police on Monday arrested two militant associates belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama.
BJP is like Donald Trump: Mamata Banerjee
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lashing out at her prime challenger Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday equated the saffron brigade with outgoing US President President Donald Trump who had refused to concede defeat for a long time.
Supreme Court tells Centre to put stay on implementation of farm laws
Jan 11, 2021, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday concerned over the lack of progress in negotiation process between the Centre and protesting farmers over the newly-enacted agriculture reform laws, asked the government to hold the farm laws or else "we will do it" while noting that the situation has become worse.