Ex-NSG chief JK Dutt, who led anti-terror ops in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, succumbs to Covid-19
May 20, 2021, at 03:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Former National Security Guard (NSG) Chief JK Dutt, who was known for his role in leading anti-terror operations during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has died of Covid-19. He was 72.
Subsidy on fertiliser for farmers hiked by 140 pct, Centre calls 'historic decision'
May 20, 2021, at 02:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Wednesday decided to offer a whopping 140 per cent subsidy on fertiliser to offset the price rise in the international market, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office said.
Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet to take oath tomorrow
May 20, 2021, at 01:59 am
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The swearing-in ceremony of the 21-member Cabinet in Kerala led by Pinarayi Vijayan will be held at the Central Stadium here on Thursday amid COVID protocol.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews flood preparedness in state
May 20, 2021, at 01:06 am
Guwahati/UNI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took stock of the flood preparedness in view of the forthcoming rainy season.
Cyclone Yaas likely to hit West Bengal, Odisha on May 26
May 20, 2021, at 12:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A low pressure area is likely to form over North Andaman sea and adjoining east coast of Bay of Bengal around May 22 and may intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach West Bengal and Odisha coasts on May 26, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said Wednesday.
Defence ministry gives nod to BRO for construction of all-weather tunnel connecting Manali to Leh
May 19, 2021, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Ministry has green lighted the construction of a 4.25 km tunnel under 5,091m high Shinkun LA pass and given the go-ahead to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for building the all-weather axis which will link Manali to Leh, ensuring connectivity for Indian Army formations in Ladakh sector, said a Hindustan Times report.
Kerala: One held, gold worth Rs 47 lakh seized at Kannur International Airport
May 19, 2021, at 11:15 pm
Kannur/UNI: Air Customs sleuths on Wednesday seized 967 grams of gold valued around Rs 47 lakh from a passenger who arrived at Kannur International Airport from Sharjah in an Indigo flight.
May 19, 2021, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi: USANAS Foundation is all set to host an international roundtable conference on “Rethinking India’s Taiwan policy: Prospects for deepening Indo-Taiwan Cooperation” on May 21.
Special task force will be constituted to protect children from COVID's third wave: Arvind Kejriwal
May 19, 2021, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said a special task force comprising pediatricians, experts, and senior IAS officers will be constituted as a part of the Delhi government's efforts to protect children from COVID-19's third wave.
Assam to provide 100% free power supply to new oxygen plant
May 19, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Guwahati: The Assam government on Wednesday decided to provide 100 percent free power supply to new oxygen plant set up in the state to avoid any crisis of oxygen supply to the COVID-19 patients.
PM Modi conducts aerial survey of cyclone affected areas of Gujarat
May 19, 2021, at 09:39 pm
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Gujarat's Bhavnagar and undertook an aerial survey to take stock of the situation as cyclone Tauktae left a trail of devastation behind it before losing intensity and weakening to a deep depression on Tuesday.
Cyclone Tauktae: 14 bodies recovered, hundreds rescued by Indian Navy from Arabian Sea
May 19, 2021, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Navy has fished out 14 bodies in the ongoing search and rescue operation as several people are feared drowned following cyclone Tauktae which pounded the Arabian Sea, sinking a number of vessels, said media reports.
Covid deaths increasing, vaccines decreasing: Rahul Gandhi
May 19, 2021, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of diverting the attention from the main issues while the Covid-19 deaths are increasing and the vaccines are reducing in the country.
Covid-19: Daily recoveries beat daily new cases for sixth straight day nationally
May 19, 2021, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India’s daily recoveries outnumbered daily new cases for the sixth consecutive day as 3,89,851 recoveries were registered in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
Narada case: Calcutta HC to hear arrested Bengal politicians' plea today
May 19, 2021, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court will on Wednesday hear four arrested West Bengal politicians' plea seeking a review of the stay order put on their bail granted by a lower court.
Jammu and Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Samba sector, BSF nabs injured Pakistani intruder
May 19, 2021, at 04:17 pm
Jammu/UNI: Alert troops of Border Security Force on Tuesday evening foiled an infiltration bid and captured one intruder in injured condition in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
May 19, 2021, at 07:07 am
London/IBNS: The High Court in London has upheld an application of a consortium of Indian banks led by the State Bank of India (SBI), seeking amendment in their bankruptcy petition, for waiving off their security on Vijay Mallaya's assets in India, said media reports.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, his wife test Covid-19 positive
May 19, 2021, at 06:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and his wife, Mira Bhattacharya, tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday late evening, reports said.
May 19, 2021, at 05:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said the Centre is taking all precautions and keeping a close eye on the situation in Singapore, responding to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's tweet asking for suspension of all flights to and from that country.
Jammu and Kashmir: Div Com reviews COVID19 containment measures
May 19, 2021, at 03:48 am
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Monday chaired a review meeting regarding the arising situation of COVID-19 in Kashmir division at Divisional COVID Control Room Kashmir.
Jammu And Kashmir: Advisor Baseer Khan reviews functioning of oxygen manufacturing plants
May 19, 2021, at 03:27 am
Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited the oxygen manufacturing plants at Rangreth Industrial Estate and Sanatnagar Industrial Estate and directed the officers to ensure continuous supply of medical oxygen to various hospitals amid the COVID-19.
PM Modi to visit Gujarat, Diu tomorrow to review damages caused by Cyclone Tauktae
May 19, 2021, at 03:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Diu on Wednesday to take stock of the damages caused by 'extremely severe' Cyclone Tauktae that swept across the western coast of the country.
'Policy of party': KK Shailaja on being kept out of new Kerala cabinet
May 19, 2021, at 02:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Kerala Health Minister KK Sahilaja on Tuesday brushed off any disappointment for not being included in Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's new cabinet, accepting the same as a "policy decision of the party".
Yogi Adityanath prepares action plan against third wave, black fungus in UP
May 19, 2021, at 01:51 am
Lucknow/UNI: Emphasising the need for adequate medical and health care facilities to tackle the situation arising due to black fungus and a possible third wave, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the officials to prepare post-COVID wards and PICU wards along with training to paediatricians, technicians and paramedical staff of all district hospitals.
'Never exported vaccines at the cost of people of India': Adar Poonawalla
May 19, 2021, at 01:29 am
Pune/IBNS: Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), the manufacturer of Covishield, on Tuesday said that his company has "never exported vaccines at the cost of the people of India".
No ceasefire with ULFA (I) from govt side: Assam CM
May 19, 2021, at 01:25 am
Guwahati/UNI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that there is no ceasefire from the side of the government against the banned insurgent outfit ULFA-I.
Earthquake of 3.8 magnitude jolts Assam
May 19, 2021, at 01:20 am
Guwahati/UNI: An earthquake of 3.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale jolted Assam at 5.33 pm on Tuesday.
Citizen driven ‘Oxyzone’ steps up to provide free Oxygen to Covid patients in Kolkata
May 19, 2021, at 01:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amidst widespread shortage and a growing prices of medical oxygen in Kolkata, a citizen-led non-profit initiative by Prameya Foundation, known as ‘Oxyzone,’ has stepped forward to ensure availability of free oxygen to patients gasping for air.
JITO launches six 'Oxygen on Wheels' buses in Kolkata
May 19, 2021, at 12:49 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time when the entire nation is struggling to cope with the second wave of Covid-19, JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation), a non-profit body of the Jain community, has launched the “Oxygen on Wheels” bus concept in Kolkata.
Former IMA chief, Padma Shri awardee DR KK Aggarwal dies of Covid-19
May 18, 2021, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former president of the Indian Medical Association, Dr KK Aggarwal, and a prominent medical man in India, succumbed to Covid-19 last night.