Lt Governor Manoj Sinha visits NIT Srinagar
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:15 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Government Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone for the extension of Girls Hostel and inaugurated state-of-the-art Gymnasium here at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar.
Div Com takes stock of Muharram arrangements in Srinagar
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:11 pm
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today visited Imam Bara Zadibal and Shrine of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi (R.A) to take stock of arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of mourning processions and religious gatherings during the ongoing month of Muharram-ul- Haram.
Congress senior leaders raise concern over Sushmita Dev's resignation
Aug 16, 2021, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former Lok Sabha MP Sushmita Dev quitting the Congress on Monday drew sharp reactions from party leaders who raised concern over young leaders quitting the party.
PM Modi meets Indian Olympics contingent
Aug 16, 2021, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the Indian Olympics contingent over breakfast at his official residence here.
Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev quits party, likely to join TMC
Aug 16, 2021, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Congress MP from Assam's Silchar Sushmita Dev resigned as her party member, triggering speculations over her next political destination.
Aug 16, 2021, at 03:02 pm
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Sushmita Dev has quit the party, media reports said on Monday.
Petrol bombs lobbed at Meghalaya CM’s house amid violence over former militant's killing
Aug 16, 2021, at 07:14 am
Shillong/UNI/IBNS: Miscreants lobbed petrol bombs at Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s private house on Sunday after district authorities clamped curfew and suspended mobile internet facility.
JNU students from Afghanistan seek visa extension as Taliban takes over : Report
Aug 16, 2021, at 05:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Several Afghan students studying in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are unwilling to return to their country and want to extend their visas by enrolling in academic courses, according to a media report.
75 Vande Bharat trains to connect country in next 75 weeks
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Seventy five Vande Bharat trains, like the Udan Scheme for flights, will help connect India's far-flung areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.
Afghanistan's fall to Taliban will strengthen the Sino-Pak nexus against India: Amarinder Singh
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:53 am
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday warned that the nation should be extra vigil at the borders after Taliban entered Afghanistan capital Kabul and are on the verge of taking control over the country.
Punjab: Pakistan flag tied with balloons found near Hoshiarpur
Aug 16, 2021, at 02:34 am
Hoshiarpur/UNI: A Pakistan flag tied with more than two dozen balloons was found in the fields outside village Motia on Sunday.
Afghanistan crisis: Air India flight from Kabul lands in Delhi with 129 passengers
Aug 16, 2021, at 01:40 am
New Delhi: Amid growing tension and uncertainty in Kabul, Air India's flight from the Afghan capital arrived in Delhi airport around 8 PM on Sunday with 129 passengers.
I-Day: Terrorist Burhan Wani's father hoists Indian national flag in Jammu and Kashmir's govt school
Aug 16, 2021, at 12:31 am
Srinagar: Slain terrorist Burhan Wani's father Muzaffar Wani on Sunday hoisted the Indian flag at a government school in Jammu and Kashmir's Tral region.
PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr infrastructure development scheme 'Gatishakti'
Aug 15, 2021, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs100 lakh-crore key master plan - ''Gatishakti'' - for holistic infrastructure development aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries.
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.