Jammu and Kashmir: Rs 103 cr WB flood mitigation project picks up pace
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:53 pm
Srinagar: After some initial hiccups, the World Bank funded project to revamp 49 dewatering pumps across Srinagar has been picking up in full swing.
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:50 pm
Srinagar/UNI/IBNS: Independent candidates have bagged seven District Development Council (DDC) seats while the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) and the newly created Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) have won three constituencies each in the summer capital, Srinagar on Tuesday.
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:38 pm
On December 15, 2020, former All Bodo Student’s Union President, Promod Bodo, of the United Peoples’ Party Liberal (UPPL), took oath as the new the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Bodoland Territorial Council/Bodoland Territorial Region (BTC/BTR). Former National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant leader, Gobinda Chandra Basumatary, also of the UPPL, was sworn in as deputy CEM.
Punjab: SFJ: Struggling for Relevance
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:33 pm
On December 18, 2020, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), filed a chargesheet against 10 accused, including designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the banned secessionist organization – Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) – before the NIA Special Court at Mohali in the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab. Originally registered by Punjab Police at Sultanwind Police Station, Amritsar (City) on October 19, 2018, the case was subsequently re-registered by the NIA (RC-19/2020/NIA/DLI) on April 5, 2020. The case relates to a series of acts of violence including acts of arson in Punjab in 2017-18, carrying out propaganda activities, both online and on ground campaigns in support of SFJ and the purported ‘Referendum 2020’. These acts were committed by a gang of radicalised Sikh youth under the direction and financial assistance from SFJ handlers located abroad, as part of an organized conspiracy by the accused for the launch of a concerted secessionist campaign for the creation of ‘Khalistan’.
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi: Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Piyush Goyal on Tuesday assured Bangladesh, from India's side, complete cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade between the two countries.
Narendra Modi to address centenary celebrations of Visva-Bharati University on Dec 24
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of the Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan on Dec 24.
CBI court convicts Kerala priest, nun in 1992 Sister Abhaya murder case
Dec 22, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Nearly three decades after the murder of 21-year-old nun Sister Abhaya, a CBI court in Thiruvananthapuram pronounced a catholic priest and a nun guilty on Tuesday.
BJP finally makes inroad in Kashmir, wins 3 DDC seats so far
Dec 22, 2020, at 09:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the party which was seen as untouchable until recently, has finally made inroads in the Kashmir valley, winning three District Development Council (DDC) seats.
All must come together for promoting, preserving Dogri: J&K LG Sinha
Dec 22, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that every stakeholder must come together for the promotion and preservation of Dogri linguistic heritage.
Need for vigilance against propaganda, keep differences aside for nation's development: PM Modi
Dec 22, 2020, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed on the need for vigilance against propaganda keeping differences aside and said the development of the nation and society should not be seen from a political angle.
NIA detains Al-Qaeda suspect from West Bengal's Murshidabad
Dec 22, 2020, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained a suspected Al-Qaeda operative from Jalangi in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, reports said on Tuesday.
Kashmir: Two LeT militants surrender during encounter
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants on Tuesday surrendered during an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, a police spokesman said this morning.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch as counting for Kashmir DDC polls begin
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Jammu/UNI: As counting began for the eight-phase District Development Council elections, Pakistan on Tuesday morning yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Gupkar Alliance takes thin lead over BJP as results of Kashmir local polls coming out
Dec 22, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Jammu/IBNS: The Gupkar Alliance formed by two regional parties took a thin lead over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the results of the Jammu and Kashmir local polls are coming out.
US President Donald Trump presents PM Modi with 'Legion of Merit'
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:36 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's top honour 'Legion of Merit' for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership of the two countries.
Webinar on India - Nepal Defence Cooperation Expo held
Dec 22, 2020, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi: A webinar and expo between India and Nepal were held on Monday.
Noida International Airport likely to be operational in next three years
Dec 22, 2020, at 06:12 am
Noida/IBNS: The Noida International Greenfield Airport better known as Jewar airport is expected to become operational by December 2023 or January 2024 as the development work of the airport is progressing as scheduled, said media reports.
Amid clash with Centre, Mamata Banerjee speaks to NCP chief Sharad Pawar
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:42 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid clash with the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar spoke on Monday to discuss what they called the Centre's attempts to misuse its powers to destabilize opposition-ruled state governments, a senior Maharashtra leader told media.
Dec 22, 2020, at 04:18 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra on Monday imposed night curfew from 11 pm to 6 am till January 5 and announced a new set of quarantine rules for passengers arriving from Europe and Middle East after a new strain of coronavirus, which is found to be far more infectious than the previous strains, emerged in UK and forced several countries, including India, to temporarily stop flights to and from that country.
NIA arrests 17 more accused in Bengaluru riot case
Dec 22, 2020, at 02:33 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested 17 leader-activists of Popular Front of India (PFI)'s political outfit, Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), for their alleged involvement with the Bengaluru riots that took place on Aug 11 at multiple locations under DJ Halli and KG Halli police stations limits in the Karnataka capital, officials said.
63 insurgents of four militant groups surrender in Guwahati
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:52 am
Guwahati/IBNS: A total of 63 insurgents of four different militant groups of the state on Monday laid down their arms and returned to the mainstream.
Mamata Banerjee writes to Union Agriculture Minister over transfer of funds for farmers
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:31 am
Kolkata/UNI: A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah came down heavily on the West Bengal Government for "impeding" Centre's schemes, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dashed off a letter to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday.
Dec 22, 2020, at 01:19 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Following the new virus found in the United Kingdom and on the instructions of the Union Government, Karnataka Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said that the state government has made it mandatory for foreigners to undergo COVID test and quarantine from Tuesday onwards.
Narendra Modi stresses on need to enhance bilateral ties with Vietnam
Dec 22, 2020, at 12:38 am
New Delhi/UNI: Calling Vietnam 'an important pillar of India's 'Act East Policy', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on the need to improve bilateral ties between the two countries.
Narendra Modi's policies have won hearts of Kashmiris: Shahnawaz
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:28 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Asserting that the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have won the hearts of Kashmiri people, BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday said his party will win many seats in the valley in recently concluded District Development Council (DDC) elections.
J&K: Arrangements for counting of ballots finalised in Rajouri
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:14 pm
Srinagar: The arrangements for counting of ballots polled for the District Development Council elections 2020 were today finalised here at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sher Singh.
J&K: DPEO Doda briefs DDC contestants about counting process
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:12 pm
Srinagar: After the smooth conduct of the maiden DDC elections in the district, the District Panchayat Election Officer Doda, Dr Sagar D Doifode today convened a meeting of the contesting candidates and briefed them about the counting process.
J&K: LG Sinha addresses valedictory session of IGNCA
Dec 21, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed the valedictory session of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Deshkal Society on 3rd Edition of Bodh Gaya Global Dialogue on “Sustainable Development, Heritage and Enlightenment” through virtual mode here at Raj Bhavan.
J&K govt sets target to complete 1300 languishing projects in 2020-21
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:57 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration has set up an ambitious target to complete 1300 languishing projects by the end of this financial year, and has issued directives to the administrative secretaries to ramp up the pace of work.
Conduct of DDC polls in J&K a milestone: LG Sinha
Dec 21, 2020, at 10:44 pm
Srinagar: Stating that the voting percentage was much higher in the District Development Council (DDC) elections in comparison to Parliamentary elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed his gratitude towards the State Election Authority, political parties, voters and security forces for conclusion of elections.