Jammu and Kashmir: Functioning of FG&P Department reviewed
Nov 09, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Srinagar: Commissioner/ Secretary Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, (FG&P) Department, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad today took an overall review of the maintenance, development of existing gardens and parks, commercial floriculture, heritage Mughal gardens and development of theme gardens in various districts of Kashmir division, a press statement said.
Nov 09, 2020, at 08:52 pm
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to grant interim bail to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in connection with his arrest in a 2018 abetment to a suicide case of an architect and his mother.
After meeting with MHA, Mizoram agrees to deploy three BSF companies along Assam bordering areas
Nov 09, 2020, at 08:28 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: After meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs over Assam-Mizoram border dispute issue, the Mizoram government has agreed to deploy BSF near the disputed areas.
Arms, ammunition seized near LoC in Kashmir's Poonch
Nov 09, 2020, at 08:12 pm
Jammu/UNI: Security forces on Monday seized a cache of arms and ammunition along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
President Kovind congratulates Biden, Kamala on US poll victory
Nov 09, 2020, at 05:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind has congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris over their victory in the Presidential polls and said he was confident that Indo-US relations would get stronger in the coming years.
Army officer found dead mysteriously in Kashmir's Rajouri
Nov 09, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Jammu/UNI: An Army Officer of Major-rank was found dead under mysterious circumstances in army camp on Monday in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir: CASO resumes at LoC in Machil woods, 4 soldiers, 3 militants killed so far
Nov 09, 2020, at 05:24 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Troops resumed Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector woods in the frontier district of Kupwara, where so far four soldiers, including an officer, and three infiltrators were killed in the exchange of fire which ensued in the wee hours of Sunday.
Total ban on firecrackers in Delhi, nearby areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A total ban on firecrackers has been imposed in the national capital Delhi and adjoining areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution, media reports said.
Ranchi: Human trafficker nabbed with pistol
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:16 am
Ranchi/UNI: A human trafficker who was on a run for last many years was on Sunday arrested from Morhabadi area of the state capital.
Panchayat, DDC polls to be held in secure environs: J&K Police Chief Dilbag Singh
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:10 am
Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Sunday assured that upcoming Panchayat and DDC polls will be held in a secure environment.
Nov 09, 2020, at 01:01 am
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday justified his government's move of banning old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes in 2016 and said it helped in reducing black money.
Border clash: 8th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting held in Chushul
Nov 09, 2020, at 12:03 am
New Delhi: The 8th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held in Chushul region on Nov 6, officials said.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Ro-Pax terminal at Hazira
Nov 08, 2020, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ro-Pax terminal at Hazira and flagged off the Ro-Pax ferry service between Hazira and Ghogha in Gujarat through video conferencing.
COVID-19: Indian Ambassador hands over 28 ICU ventilators to Nepal government
Nov 08, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Kathmandu: Helping Nepal in the fight against COVID-19, Indian Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra, on behalf of the Government of India, handed over 28 ICU ventilators to Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister for Health and Population of Nepal, on Sunday.
Places of worship to open soon in Maharashtra; CM to issue guidelines after Diwali
Nov 08, 2020, at 11:31 pm
Mumbai/ IBNS: The Maharashtra government on Sunday signalled that all places of worship in the state may reopen after Diwali as Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said he will release the guidelines after Diwali, reported media.
Nov 08, 2020, at 11:26 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Three Pakistani infiltrators were killed while four soldiers, including an officer, were martyred during an encounter at the Line of Control (LoC) in Machil sector in the frontier district of Kupwara in the early hours of Sunday, a defence ministry spokesman said this evening.
UK commemorates ‘Remembrance Sunday’ in Kolkata
Nov 08, 2020, at 10:06 pm
Kolkata: Remembrance Sunday is a special day set aside to remember the sacrifices made by all those who laid down their lives for peace and freedom in two World Wars and other subsequent conflicts. At one time, the day was known as ‘Armistice Day’, but was renamed ‘Remembrance Sunday’ after World War II.
2 medicos from Jammu and Kashmir feature in Stanford's top scientists of World list
Nov 08, 2020, at 09:48 pm
Srinagar: A list of world’s top scientists across disciplines, which was compiled by iconic University of Stanford, USA, features two Kashmiri medical researchers.
Nov 08, 2020, at 09:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Ministry of Shipping is being named as Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways as the ministry also takes care of ports and waterways and "clarity in name will also bring about clarity in work".
Security forces injure two NSCN-IM militants in gun fight in Manipur’s Bishnupur
Nov 08, 2020, at 09:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Two militants of NSCN-IM were injured in a gun fight with security forces in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.
Sarbananda Sonowal speaks to Amit Shah regarding Assam-Mizoram border situation
Nov 08, 2020, at 06:24 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over telephone and apprised about the situation at the Assam-Mizoram border and steps taken by the state government.
India, China agree to ensure troops exercise restraint along LAC
Nov 08, 2020, at 03:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India and China have agreed to ensure their frontline troops exercise restrain, avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, where forces of two countries are engaged into border standoff since early May.
Will unitedly fight DDC polls: Gupkar Alliance announces in Jammu
Nov 08, 2020, at 06:53 am
Jammu/UNI: After holding deliberations and meeting representatives of various delegations, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Delegation (PAGD) on Saturday announced to unitedly contest party-based District Development Council elections starting from December 1.
PM Modi congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their 'spectacular' victory in US elections
Nov 08, 2020, at 06:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS : Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated United States President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the US elections and hoped the Indo-US ties will attain new heights with their cooperation.
Arrest of IUML MLA Kamaruddin likely to create ripples in Kerala politics
Nov 08, 2020, at 03:56 am
Kasaragod/UNI:The arrest of IUML Manjeshwaram MLA M C Kamaruddin by police in a string of cheating cases on Saturday is likely to have political repurcussions in Kerala.
Kerala: Police arrest IUML MLA in series of cheating cases
Nov 08, 2020, at 03:26 am
Kasaragod/UNI: Even as the Indian Union Muslum League (IUML) had decided to seek the resignation of its Manjeswaran MLA M C Kamaruddin, the state crime branch police on Saturday arrested him in connection with series of cheating cases related to the Fashion Gold Jewellery Group, headed by the legislator.
South Eastern Railways to restore suburban services in Bengal from Nov 11
Nov 08, 2020, at 02:24 am
Kolkata/UNI: The South Eastern Railway on Saturday said it will restore the EMU local train services in different Suburban Sections with effect from November 11 (Wednesday), as per the request of the Government of West Bengal.
Bihar Assembly Elections: Electors ditch corona fear, nearly 57 pc polling in final phase
Nov 08, 2020, at 01:57 am
Patna/IBNS: Despite the corona pandemic, nearly 57 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise, sealing in EVMs the fate of 1204 candidates, including 12 ministers of Nitish cabinet, in the third and final phase of Bihar Assembly Elections that passed off peacefully, amid tight security arrangements in the 78 constituencies today.
Exit polls predict victory for Grand Alliance in Bihar; RJD to emerge as largest party
Nov 08, 2020, at 01:41 am
Patna/IBNS: The crucial Bihar Assembly elections ended today and all eyes are now set on November 10 when results will be declared. However, both Times Now-C Voter Exit Poll and the Republic Jan Ki Baat Exit Polls have predicted the victory of RJD-Congress-Left 'Mahagathbandhan over the incumbent JDU-BJP-HAM-VIP (NDA) alliance. According to the exit polls RJD will emerge as the largest party.
J&K: Two Pakistani terrorists die, one local surrender during Pampore encounter
Nov 08, 2020, at 12:26 am
Pampore: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed during an encounter with Indian security forces in Pampore area of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, media reports said. A local terrorist also surrendered to the security forces.