No proper debate in Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': Chief Justice NV Ramana
Aug 15, 2021, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana slammed the functioning of the Parliament which according to him is in "a sorry state of affairs" and that there is "no debates" on the laws.
Doors of every Sainik School will now be open for girls: PM Modi on 75th Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Addressing the nation on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said more Sainik Schools will be opened for girl students across the country.
Aug 15, 2021, at 03:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is writing a new chapter in governance which will aim for 100 percent development as well as self reliance and stop the over-involvement of government in the form of complex policies.
PM Modi greets nation on 75th Independence Day, addresses nation from Red Fort
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 75th Independence day.
Aug 15, 2021, at 06:25 am
New Delhi/UNI: Assistant Sub Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police Babu Ram, who was martyred in an encounter with terrorists, was on Saturday posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry honour.
Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar hosts fit India freedom run at campus
Aug 15, 2021, at 06:13 am
Srinagar: Director National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal on Friday inaugurated nationwide Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 program at campus as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations - Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
LG Sinha reviews J&K’s Covid situation
Aug 15, 2021, at 06:06 am
Srinagar: Keeping a close watch on the present Covid-19 scenario of J&K and the administration’s preparations to prevent the possible third wave, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a series of meetings with members of Covid Task Force, Deputy Commissioners and SsP.
Aug 15, 2021, at 05:34 am
Guwahati/IBNS: On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, the Assam government has conferred the Chief Minister’s Police Medal on six officers and personnel of Assam Police posthumously and Chief Minister’s Outstanding Service Medal to five officers and personnel of Assam Police.
Nation recognizes service of brave-hearts of J&K police: IGP
Aug 15, 2021, at 05:21 am
Srinagar/UNI: Pledging to maintain the standards set by the brave hearts by sacrificing their lives in the line of duty, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range K Vijay Kumar said it was a matter of pride for JKP that nation recognized the services and three personnel were awarded Ashok, Kirti and Shaurya chakra.
Sacrifices by JKP for defending sovereignty of country make us proud : LG Sinha
Aug 15, 2021, at 05:07 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said selfless sacrifice in defending the sovereignty of the country by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has made us proud.
Two Odisha police personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra
Aug 15, 2021, at 04:53 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Ministry of Defence has announced Shaurya Chakra for two Odisha Police personnel Martyr Commando Debasis Sethy and Martyr Commando Sudhir Kumar Tudu of SOG.
Aug 14 to be celebrated as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'
Aug 15, 2021, at 03:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that August 14 will be observed as "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day".
National flag hoisted at Jacinto Island as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:45 am
Panaji/UNI: The Navy on Saturday said that the issue of national flag hoisting at St Jacinto island in the state was sorted out and a team from Goa Naval Area and residents amicably participated in National Flag hoisting at the island.
I share the grief of all families affected by COVID-19: President
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:15 am
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday said he shared the grief of all families affected by the COVID-19 and cautioned that the pandemic is not over yet and precautions need to be continued.
Goa CM warns islanders opposing flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021, at 12:54 am
Panaji/IBNS: The Indian Navy had to cancel the flag hoisting ceremony in Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day after opposition by a group of locals, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to warn the islanders that "anti-India activities" would be dealt with an "iron fist".
Jammu and Kashmir: Sharpshooters, drones deployed in Srinagar ahead of Independence Day
Aug 14, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Sharpshooters have been deployed atop high-rising buildings while vigil is being kept through drones on the roads leading to S K Stadium -- the main venue for Independence Day function in the Union Territory -- and its adjoining areas to thwart any militant attack.
Mamata Banerjee's TMC to observe Khela Hobe Diwas in Tripura on Aug 16
Aug 14, 2021, at 10:54 pm
Agartala/UNI: The Trinamool Congress is scheduled to observe Khela Hobe Diwas (celebrate the day to play) across Tripura at block level on August 16 next, protesting against the alleged atrocities of ruling BJP on opposition parties and media, which is considered to be the formal beginning in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir: BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets
Aug 14, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Jammu/UNI: The troops of Border Security Force and the Pakistani Rangers on Saturday exchanged sweets along the Border Outposts in the Jammu region.
Assam: KNP personnel equipped with satellite phones to beat poachers
Aug 14, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Guwahati: Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has become the first National Park in the country to have been equipped with satellite phones.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police bust JeM module, arrests four terrorists
Aug 14, 2021, at 09:53 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu Police have arrested four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and their associates in a drive to root out the terrorist presence in Jammu.
Last remaining KNLA cadres surrender in Assam’s Karbi Anglong
Aug 14, 2021, at 08:04 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The last remaining cadres of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) surrendered in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Friday.
Himachal landslides: Toll goes up to 20, 10 people missing
Aug 14, 2021, at 08:00 pm
Shimla/UNI: The toll from the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, which buried half a dozen vehicles on a road on Wednesday, rose to 20 with the recovery of three more bodies from the debris on Saturday, said Deputy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq.
Jammu Police bust JeM module, arrest four terrorists, foil plans to target vital installations
Aug 14, 2021, at 07:56 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu Police have arrested four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and their associates in a drive to root out the terrorist presence in Jammu.
Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi
Aug 14, 2021, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi/UNI: August 14 would be observed as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account restored
Aug 14, 2021, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account was restored by the social media platform on Friday, a week after it was locked.
Govt may prioritise children with risk factors first for COVID-19 vaccination among pediatric age
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The central government may prioritize children with underlying risk factors first when the vaccination against COVID-19 rolls out for the pediatric age, a top government official has said. However, the vaccination for children can start only after immunizing the cohort of the adult population, he added.
Domestic flights to get costlier as govt raises caps on airfare
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Flight tickets on travel within India will get costly as the Union government has increased the price cap on domestic airfares for the second time in just over two months.
Consulate General of India Toronto to virtually observe India's 75th Independence Day
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:36 am
Toronto/IBNS: The virtual observance of the 75th Independence Day of India would take place on Sunday at the Consulate General of India, Toronto premises at 8 AM (Canadian time).
Twitter India head gets US-based role amid tussle with Modi govt
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid Twitter India's ongoing tussle with the Narendra Modi government, the company's head in the South Asian country-Manish Maheshwari-has been given a new US-based role, a senior executive announced on Friday.
Congress starts austerity drive, asks MP's to donate Rs. 50000 per year
Aug 14, 2021, at 04:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party has announced a range of measures to cut cost and raise funds which include asking MPs to use their air travel benefits instead of charging the party and also donating Rs. 50,000 a year to the party's coffers.