Uddhav Thackeray announces full curfew in Maharashtra from tomo, allows only essential services
Apr 14, 2021, at 03:22 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a 15-day ban on large gatherings in the state starting tomorrow in order to curb the increasing spread of the coronavirus, stating that cases were "exploding dangerously" and that the "war has begun."
Yogi Adityanath isolates himself after officials test coronavirus positive
Apr 14, 2021, at 03:06 am
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath isolated himself after some officials of his office tested coronavirus positive.
Form 'mini containment zone' for over five Covid cases: Himachal CM
Apr 14, 2021, at 01:30 am
Dharamshala/UNI: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has asked the local health and administrative authorities to declare a place or locality as 'mini containment zone' if more than five cases of Covid-19 are reported in that area.
Jammu and Kashmir: BSF nabs Pakistani intruder on IB in Jammu's RS Pura
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:31 am
Jammu/UNI: Alert troops of the BSF on Tuesday arrested one intruder in Ranbir Singh Pura area here on the city outskirts.
Lockdown in Chhattisgarh's Durg extended till April 19
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:26 am
Durg/UNI: The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday extended lockdown in Durg till April 19.
Mamata Banerjee Dharna: Rajnath Singh slams TMC supremo
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:06 am
Swarupnagar/UNI: Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her adverse comments on the poll body, saying the TMC supremo's outburst was a result of her frustration because she realised her imminent defeat on May 2.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal requests Centre to cancel CBSE board exams in view of Corona surge
Apr 13, 2021, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Central government to cancel CBSE board exams and introduce alternatives, to ensure the safety of the children in the country, since these examination centres can become COVID-19 hotspots.
Don't put students' life at risk, cancel CBSE exams: DCW Chief Swati Maliwal
Apr 13, 2021, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to cancel the CBSE board exams, saying the students' lives should not be put at risk.
Mamata Banerjee calls off dharna against EC ban on her Bengal poll campaign
Apr 13, 2021, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called off her over three-hour long dharna against the Election Commission's ban on her poll campaign for 24 hours.
Apr 13, 2021, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday served a notice to West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh over his controversial remark on the CISF firing in Cooch Behar's Sitalkuchi that left four people dead, officials said.
Bengal: EC bans BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours
Apr 13, 2021, at 06:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Facing allegations of biasness, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning for 48 hours over his remark on CISF firing in Cooch Behar.
Kashmir: Three suspected militants arrested in Kupwara
Apr 13, 2021, at 06:19 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Three suspected militants were arrested by security forces during separate search operations in the frontier district of Kupwara, official sources said on Tuesday.
Mamata Banerjee begins dharna in protest against EC ban on Bengal poll campaign
Apr 13, 2021, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday began her dharna near Gandhi statue in downtown Kolkata in protest against the Election Commission (EC)'s ban on her campaign for 24 hours.
Festivals showcase country's diversity and spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': PM Modi
Apr 13, 2021, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasions of Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi and other festivals today and over the next few days.
Bengal: Mamata's dharna today in protest against EC ban on her poll campaign
Apr 13, 2021, at 04:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Tuesday sit on a dharna in downtown Kolkata in protest against the Election Commission (EC)'s ban on her campaign for 24 hours.
Covid-19: Doctor arrested for selling Remedesivir injection in Nashik
Apr 13, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Nashik/UNI: A medical practitioner has been arrested by the city police for allegedly selling Remedesivir injection for Rs 25,000.
Haryana govt imposes night curfew amid steep rise in Covid cases
Apr 13, 2021, at 03:18 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Haryana government has imposed a night curfew in the state amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases across the country.
Bengal polls: ECI bans Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours starting 8 pm tonight
Apr 13, 2021, at 02:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday imposed a 24-hour campaign ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly demanding votes on communal ground and directing women to 'gherao' (restrain) the Central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) during the poll, officials said.
Sushil Chandra to take over as new Chief Election Commissioner from tomorrow
Apr 13, 2021, at 02:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Sushil Chandra has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India and will take charge from Tuesday itself.
Breaking News: ECI bans Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours
Apr 13, 2021, at 01:26 am
Election Commission of India has imposed a ban of 24 hours on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from campaigning in any manner from 8 pm of April 12 till 8 pm of April 13.
Pakistan grants visa to 1100 Indian Sikh pilgrims ahead of Vaisakhi
Apr 13, 2021, at 01:18 am
Around 1100 Indian Sikhs have been issued Pakistan visas ahead of the Vaishakhi festival from Monday, reported Dawn. The pilgrims will cross over to Pakistan via the Wagah border.
Jammu and Kashmir: President CTA calls on Sushma Chauhan
Apr 13, 2021, at 01:00 am
Srinagar: The president College Teachers Association (CTA) Prof Tariq Ashai called on administrative secretary Higher Education Department(HED), Sushma Chauhan at Civil Secretrait Jammu.
Jammu and Kashmir: Several delegations call on Lt Governor at Srinagar
Apr 13, 2021, at 12:58 am
Srinagar: Several delegations including public representatives, individuals, and sportsperson from different parts of Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan today.
Apr 13, 2021, at 12:53 am
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held an interactive session at Raj Bhavan here with a 150 member delegation of Gujjar-Bakerwal Community comprising BDC Chairpersons, BDC members, and Sarpanches from different districts.
LG Manoj Sinha asks DCs to mitigate people's problems
Apr 13, 2021, at 12:47 am
Srinagar: In order to receive a first-hand appraisal of the Administration’s response towards addressing the issues of public, besides ensuring transparency and accountability in the governance system, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting of all Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir division here at Raj Bhavan.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 LeT OGWs arrested in Baramulla, arms & ammunition recovered
Apr 12, 2021, at 11:16 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Police on Monday said that two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested along with arms and ammunition, including two grenades, in north Kashmir district of Baramulla.
BJP leading in 92 seats in first four phases of polls in Bengal: Amit Shah
Apr 12, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Dhupguri/UNI: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday claimed the BJP is leading in 92 seats in first four phase of polls in Bengal.
Maharashtra postpones class 10-12 exams amid rising Covid-19 cases
Apr 12, 2021, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi: The Maharashtra government on Monday postponed class10 and 12 examinations amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces neutralise two terrorists
Apr 12, 2021, at 09:45 pm
Srinagar: Indian security forces have neutralised two terrorists during an encounter in the Bijbehara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir:Army organises career counselling workshop for youth
Apr 12, 2021, at 09:28 pm
Poonch: The 93rd Field Regiment organised a career counselling workshop in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch region on Saturday with the aim to motivate and guide the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and inform them about career opportunities.