Modi government reconstitutes cabinet committees, sets up panels to look into various issues
Jun 06, 2019, at 10:27 am
New Delhi, Jun 6 (UNI): Confronted with the problems of economic slowdown and rising unemployment, the NDA government on Thursday reconstituted several Cabinet committees including two high level committees to look into the issue of unemployment, investment and growth.
For security reasons, train service still suspended in Kashmir
Jun 06, 2019, at 10:18 am
Srinagar, Jun 6 (UNI): Train service remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Thursday for security reasons in the Kashmir valley, where people are still in Eid-ul-Fitr mood visiting relatives, friends greeting each other.
Jammu sizzles at maximum 42.4 degrees, heat wave continue
Jun 05, 2019, at 10:53 pm
Jammu, Jun 5 (UNI): The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday witnessed another hottest day of the season and sizzled at maximum temperature touching 42.4 degree Celsius.
Rajasthan Cong MLAs now want Sachin Pilot to replace Gehlot
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:58 pm
Jaipur, Jun 5 (IBNS): Rajasthan Congress MLAs are now demanding the removal of senior leader Ashok Gehlot as the Chief Minister after blaming him for the debacle of the party in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, media reports said.
Prakash Javadekar to plant sapling on premises of Films Division in Mumbai
Jun 05, 2019, at 08:57 pm
New Delhi, Jun 5 (UNI): Union minister Prakash Javadekar will carry forth the drive to spread awareness about environment protection through the newly-launched ‘Selfie With Sapling’ campaign by planting a sapling in the premises of Films Division in Mumbai on Thursday.
Eastern Army Commander visits Nagaland and South Arunachal Pradesh
Jun 05, 2019, at 08:52 pm
Guwahati, Jun 5 (IBNS): Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General MM Naravane visited Nagaland and South Arunachal Pradesh as part of his two-day visit to Spear Corps and Inspector General Assam Rilfes (North) on June 4-5.
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Arunachal Pradesh minister’s son gets life term for a murder case
Jun 05, 2019, at 08:22 pm
Guwahati, June 5 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Industries minister’s son has been convicted for a murder case and sentenced to life imprisonment.
India, Japan to expand cooperation taking Modi-Abe vision forward
Jun 05, 2019, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI): India and Japan, which enjoy a special relationship, hope to further expand the scope of bilateral cooperation, taking the Modi-Abe vision forward.
Assam police’s quirky tweet goes viral on social media
Jun 05, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Guwahati, Jun 5 (IBNS): The Assam police has been grabbing headlines for its awareness campaign by sending messages on social media, especially on its twitter handle.
Jaiprakash Narain remembered on Sampoorn Kranti Divas
Jun 05, 2019, at 07:53 pm
Patna, Jun 5 (UNI): Rich tributes were paid today to socialist leader Jaiprakash Narain who had launched the Sampoorn Kranti, mainly known as a student movement thta had thrown out the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from power after she imposed emergency to gag the voice of masses against her dictatorial rule.
President, PM and others wish Yogi Adityanath on his birthday
Jun 05, 2019, at 07:47 pm
Lucknow, Jun 5 (UNI): President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister and BJP president Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik were among those who wished Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on his 47th birthday on Wednesday.
CPM urges Himachal govt to compensate Fani-hit farmers
Jun 05, 2019, at 07:37 pm
Shimla, Jun 5 (UNI): A district unit of the CPM on Wednesday called the state government to compensate the farmers who have suffered massive loss to the standing crops of stone fruits, affected by the wind and hailstorm caused by cyclone Fani last month.
BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid along IB
Jun 05, 2019, at 07:17 pm
Jammu, Jun 5 (UNI): The festival of Eid-Ul-Fitr was overwhelmingly celebrated by border personnel along the Indo-Pak border on Wednesday.
In her veiled message on Eid, Mamata Banerjee warns BJP
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): After losing a large chunk of Lok Sabha seats to the saffron party in the recent general elections and amid a face-off over the chanting of Jai Shree Ram in West Bengal, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said those who will clash with her will be destroyed.
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): In a bid to inspire people, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday posted a video of himself on the social media where he could be seen performing yoga.
Pakistan Foreign Secy Sohail Mahmood offers Eid prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Pakistan's newly appointed Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, who was envoy to India and arrived here on a private visit, offered Eid prayers at historic Jama Masjid here on Wednesday.
Kolhapur brawl: Nine including two cops injured in rampage
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:21 pm
Kolhapur, Jun 5 (UNI) Nine people including a police inspector and his assistant were wounded when a brawl broke out between two groups at Akbar Mohalla and Ghisad Gali area here on late Tuesday night.
Kashmir crime: Woman killed, another injured by gunmen in Pulwama
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Srinagar, Jun 5 (UNI) A woman was killed and another injured by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Pulwama on Wednesday, when people were celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.
Puducherry: Woman killed in accident
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Puducherry, Jun 5 (UNI) A woman was killed and two other women injured in a road accident at Chinnamudaliarchavady near here on Wednesday.
Environmental issues don’t get the importance they deserve: Rahul Gandhi
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said issues related the environment does not receive as much importance as it deserves.
Karnataka: A woman and her fiance murdered over illicit relationship
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Kalaburagi , June 5 (UNI) A woman and her fiance were murdered over illicit relationship in Belagumpa village in the District on Tuesday night.
Jun 05, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Ropar, June 5 (UNI) Taking a tough stance on environment protection, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday called for collective efforts by every citizen, while stressing the need to be stricter with industry on adherence to environmental standards in order to check pollution.
Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq for resumption of dialogue to resolve Kashmir
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Srinagar, Jun 5 (UNI) Praying for resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, chairman moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) Mirwaiz Moulvi Omar Farooq on Wednesday said taking Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) could be the starting point which would later pave way for amicable resolution of all issues.
Sushma Swaraj, Union Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat call on Prez Kovind
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on President Ram Nath Kovind here on Wednesday.
Elderly man dies in road mishap in Bihar
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:48 pm
Bhabhua, Jun 5 (UNI) An elderly person died in a road mishap on National Highway 2 near Khamidora village under Durgawati police station area in Kaimur district today.
Bihar: Businessman stabbed to death
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Gopalganj, Jun 5 (UNI) Unidentified criminals stabbed a businessman to death at Barari Jagdish village under Uchkagaon police station area in the district last night.
Renuka Singh plants tree sapling on World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:12 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Renuka Singh, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs planted a Tree Sapling on the occasion of World Environment Day in the premises of Chhattisgarh Bhawan Guest House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi here on Wednesday.
Prakash Javadekar to plant sapling in premises of Films Division in Mumbai tomorrow
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar will carry forth the drive to spread awareness about environment protection through the newly launched #SelfieWithSapling campaign by planting a sapling in the premises of Films Division in Mumbai on Thursday.
PM Narendra Modi reiterates his commitment for a cleaner planet
Jun 05, 2019, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, June 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reiterated the commitment for a cleaner planet on World Environment Day, on Wednesday.
Actor Dinyar Contractor dies in Mumbai
Jun 05, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Mumbai, June 5 (IBNS): Actor Dinyar Contractor, who is known for his brilliant performance in several comedy serials in the 90s, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday.