Narendra Modi remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on birth anniversary
Dec 25, 2021, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.
We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ: Modi wises people on Christmas
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:28 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the country on Christmas and asked people to recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter taking place between security forces, terrorists in Shopian
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:15 pm
Srinagar: An encounter has raged between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said.
Haryana imposes night curfew, unvaccinated people to be banned from public places
Dec 25, 2021, at 06:19 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: After Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Haryana became the third state to impose night curfew amid the rising COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates special exhibition on green Christmas
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:53 am
Kolkata: On the eve of Christmas, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a special exhibition in Kolkata on the various pictures of St. Francis of Assisi - the Patron Saint of Environment and the originator of the tradition of cribs. These pictorial displays, conceptualized by Church Art, would be installed in the Cathedral of Most Holy Rosary premises to inspire and motivate people to love and protect Mother Earth.
Govt sanctions construction of 1.07 lakh houses in 5 states under PAMY (U)
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has approved the construction of 1.07 lakh houses in five states under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), according to a statement issued on Friday.
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:01 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases and the Omicron spread, the Maharashtra government has imposed fresh preventive measures, restricting gatherings of five or more between 9 pm and 6 am.
Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan
Dec 25, 2021, at 04:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Friday evening, media reports said.
LS Speaker Om Birla expresses concern over ruckus in Parliament, state assemblies
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:20 am
Guwahat/IBNS: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday expressed concern over ruckus and pre-planned continuous disruptions during the Parliament and state assemblies’ proceedings.
Want to see Mamata Banerjee as Prime Ministerial candidate in 2024: Binay Tamang
Dec 25, 2021, at 01:10 am
Kolkata/UNI: Former Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) chairman and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Binay Tamang, who joined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, said he wanted to see West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the Prime Ministerial candidate in 2024.
Kashmiri handicraft exports plummet 44 % in five years, raises distress
Dec 25, 2021, at 12:02 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In a worrying trend, Kashmiri handicraft exports are witnessing a downward spiral due to constant decline in export figures in the last five years by by 44 percent.
Good Governance Week: Lasjan in Srinagar to become model panchayat for solid waste management
Dec 25, 2021, at 12:00 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In connection with the ongoing Good Governance Week, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad held a public grievance redressal camp on the eve of Block Diwas at Lasjan, on Wednesday.
J&K: Mohita Sharma takes over as SP Ramban
Dec 24, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Ramban/IBNS: Female IPS officer Mohita Sharma assumed the charge of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramban on Wednesday.
DC Srinagar reviews developmental issues at Gangbugh
Dec 24, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday visited Gangbugh, a low lying area in Tehsil South, and took appraisal of developmental issues raised by local delegation regarding work undertaken for the dewatering station.
Over 120-years old church reopens in Srinagar after 30 year
Dec 24, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The bells started ringing and the faithful gathered for mass prayer at the Saint Lukes Church – one of the oldest church in Kashmir – that came alive after three decades on Wednesday.
Gujarat: Boiler explodes in Vadodara, four die
Dec 24, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Vadodara/UNI: At least four workers, including a woman, were killed and over a dozen others injured on Friday when a boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical company plant in Makarpura industrial area of Vadodara in Gujarat.
Fresh setback for BJP as Congress wins big in Chhattisgarh urban body polls
Dec 24, 2021, at 10:22 pm
Raipur/IBNS: After West Bengal and Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has received a fresh jolt in 15 urban body polls in Chhattisgarh.
TMC welcomes Darjeeling leaders Binay Tamang and Rohit Sharma to partyfold
Dec 24, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which rules West Bengal, on Friday welcomed two Darjeeling leaders Binay Tamang and Rohit Sharma to its partyfold.
Drugs worth Rs 43 crore destroyed in Assam’s Karimganj
Dec 24, 2021, at 09:38 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Karimganj district police and administration of Assam on Friday publically burnt a huge quantity of seized drugs worth Rs 43 crore.
International terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa behind Ludhiana blast: Reports
Dec 24, 2021, at 09:25 pm
Ludhiana/IBNS: International terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa is behind the deadly blast which took place at Ludhiana court in poll-bound Punjab on Thursday, according to intelligence sources.
PM Narendra Modi to address Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib
Dec 24, 2021, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib in Kutch, Gujarat on on Saturday, at around 12:30 PM , via video conferencing.
Uttar Pradesh fights COVID-19: Night curfew to be imposed from Dec 25
Dec 24, 2021, at 07:08 pm
Lucknow/UNI: In the wake of increasing Covid-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh and other states of the country, the state government has decided to impose night curfew from Dec 25.
No evidence of sacrilege in Kapurthala lynching: Punjab CM Charanjit Channi
Dec 24, 2021, at 05:40 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said there was no evidence of sacrilege in the incident where a man was beaten to death recently at Kapurthala in his poll-bound state, media reports said.
Kashmir: Army launches CASO in forward villages of Naushera sector in Rajouri
Dec 24, 2021, at 04:33 pm
Jammu/UNI: Army troops on Friday launched a Cordon and Search Operation in the forward villages of Naushera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Maharashtra: New anti-COVID-19 restrictions likely to be announced today
Dec 24, 2021, at 04:27 pm
Mumbai/UNI: In the backdrop of a rise in COVID-19 positive cases as well as growing contagion of new variant Omicron across the state, new restrictions are likely to be announced by the state government on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed during encounter with security forces in Anantnag
Dec 24, 2021, at 02:22 pm
Srinagar: A terrorist was killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag region on Friday, officials said.
Postpone UP elections, ban rallies: Court urges poll body, PM Modi over Omicron spread
Dec 24, 2021, at 05:54 am
Allahabad/IBNS: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday urged the Election Commission to postpone the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections by a month or two amid the spread of the Omicon variant.
Mumbai cop assaults restaurant staff for refusing food after closing hours
Dec 24, 2021, at 05:30 am
Mumbai/IBNS: A restaurant manager in Mumbai was assaulted and abused by a policeman for refusing him free food after closing hours. The incident has been captured in a video that has provoked anger and disgust on social media.
Five arrested with two elephant tusks in Assam’s Barpeta
Dec 24, 2021, at 02:56 am
Guwahati/IBNS: A joint team of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested five people for smuggling ivory and seized two elephant tusks in Assam’s Barpeta district on Wednesday evening.
67 militants of DNLA lay down arms in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district
Dec 24, 2021, at 02:21 am
Guwahati/IBNS: A total of 67 militants of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) on Thursday laid down their arms during an arms laying ceremonial function in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.