Rajya Sabha adjourned twice amid opposition uproar during NCT Bill debate
Mar 25, 2021, at 01:45 am
New Delhi/UNI: The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday adjourned twice following the continuous uproar by the opposition members on the NCT Bill 2021 which was introduced in the Upper House on Tuesday.
27 injured in anti-Modi protests in Bangladesh
Mar 25, 2021, at 01:04 am
At least 27 people, including two journalists, were injured in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka when two groups clashed during an anti-Modi protest in the capital’s Dhaka University, according to a report in the Daily Times.
Amarinder Singh opposes DBT for farmers, writes to PM seeking deferment of scheme
Mar 25, 2021, at 01:00 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Strongly opposing the Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) scheme for farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said he had written a letter to the Prime Minister seeking early resolution of the matter in view of the upcoming Rabi season.
PM Narendra Modi targets Congress and says it is Mahajhuth not Mahajot
Mar 25, 2021, at 12:22 am
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress-AIUDF led grand alliance is not Mahajot (grand alliance), it is Mahajhuth (big lie) of the grand old party.
Narendra Modi only talks big, makes false promises : Mamata Banerjee
Mar 24, 2021, at 11:06 pm
Bishnupur/UNI: West BenPRAgal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi only talks big, makes false promises like crediting Rs 15 lakh to everyone's bank accounts but LPG prices touching roof:
Jammu and Kashmir: Another bank looted by gunmen
Mar 24, 2021, at 10:49 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Unidentified masked gunmen on Wednesday looted cash and also decamped with a 12-bore rifle of bank guard in the central Kashmir district of Budgam, official sources said.
Mar 24, 2021, at 10:40 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching out to his Pakistani counterpart is a step in right direction.
Economy derailed before pandemic, over 12 cr job lost during lockdown, says Congress
Mar 24, 2021, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress lawmaker Deependra Singh Hooda on Wednesday said that economy had derailed well before the Covid pandemic and over 12 crore jobs were lost during the lockdown and after.
West Bengal: Tension erupts in Dinhata after BJP leader's hanging dead body recovered
Mar 24, 2021, at 08:36 pm
Cooch Behar/IBNS: A clash reportedly broke out between police and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Wednesday in Dinhata in Cooch Behar district of poll bound West Bengal after a local BJP leader's hanging body was recovered.
Kerala CM Vijayan urges Amit Shah to take action against Bajrang Dal activists who attacked 4 nuns
Mar 24, 2021, at 06:46 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take stern action against Bajrang Dal activists who attacked four nuns recently when they were travelling by train from New Delhi to Rourkela in Odisha.
Kashmir: Security forces launch CASO in Sopore
Mar 24, 2021, at 06:40 pm
Baramulla/UNI: Security forces on Wednesday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in apple township of Sopore in north Kashmir, official sources said.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain ex-Mumbai police commissioner's plea, asks him to approach HC
Mar 24, 2021, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's plea seeking CBI probe against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
Didi defaming Nandigram people with false allegation of attack: Modi targets Mamata in Kanthi
Mar 24, 2021, at 06:05 pm
Kanthi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "falsely accusing" people of Nandigram of conspiring an attack on her in the Midnapore district.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray thanks Centre for allowing vaccination for all above 45 yrs
Mar 24, 2021, at 03:09 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday expressed his gratitude towards the Centre for accepting his demand to vaccinate all citizens above 45 years.
States can impose local restrictions to contain Covid spread: Centre
Mar 24, 2021, at 05:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: States and Union Territories, based on their assessment of the situation, may impose local restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Centre said in its fresh guidelines on Tuesday.
Anil Deshmukh meets Uddhav Thackeray amid oppositions' demand for his resignation
Mar 24, 2021, at 04:45 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday night met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray amid oppositions' demand for his resignations over corruption allegations levelled against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.
Delhi govt bans public celebration of Holi amid Covid surge, orders rapid testing at airports
Mar 24, 2021, at 04:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, the Delhi government on Tuesday declared that there will be no Holi celebrations and ordered random testing across airports, railway and bus stations in the national capital.
Protests erupt in RS over Delhi NCT (Amendment) Bill, opposition calls it 'dangerous' legislation
Mar 24, 2021, at 03:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed repeated disruptions over the Centre's Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021, which gives more powers to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The oppositions called it "dangerous" legislation.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot urges Centre to hold talks with farmers
Mar 24, 2021, at 01:29 am
Jaipur/UNI: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday urged the Central government to hold talks with farmers who have been protesting at Delhi's border since November 26, seeking the repeal of three farm laws enacted by the Centre last year.
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, 2021
Mar 24, 2021, at 01:08 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the all-important Finance Bill, 2021 by voice vote.
Foreign ministers of India, Pakistan to attend Heart of Asia conference in Tajikistan
Mar 24, 2021, at 12:36 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi will attend the meetings of the Heart of Asia Conference- Istanbul Process on 30 March in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. The Istanbul Process- started in 2011 jointly by Afghanistan and Turkey- aims for the cooperation of regional countries in Afghanistan, whose stability is vital for the propensity of the region. The process involves 15 participating countries, 17 supporting countries, and 12 regional and international organizations.
COVID-19 vaccines: Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering thanks Narendra Modi
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Thimphu: Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering on Monday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for making the nationwide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the Himalayan country possible after New Delhi sent 400,000 additional doses of Covishield.
Director Information reviews deptt's functioning in Kashmir division
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Srinagar: Director Information and Public Relations Rahul Pandey Monday held a meeting with the officers of divisional office here at Directorate of Information and Public Relations Srinagar and reviewed the functioning of the department.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five-day long online faculty development programme begins at NIT Srinagar
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar: The five-day long online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Outcome Based Education for All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved Institutions of UTs of J&K and Ladakh’ began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday.
LG Manoj Sinha releases coffee table book on Chenab Valley
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday released a coffee table book ‘Chenab (Chandrabhaga) Valley – Amazing little Kashmir’ published by an NGO ‘Sarhad’ of Pune at Raj Bhavan here.
Jammu and Kashmir: Lt Governor Sinha delegates certain financial powers
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Monday delegated his financial powers to accord technical sanction to detailed estimated costs of original soil conservation works in favour of the officers.
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Ahmedabad: High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India Muhammad Imran visited Gujarat for a series ofg meetings just ahead of Indian PM Narendra Modi's tour to Dhaka this week.
Jammu and Kashmir: Advisor Farooq Khan calls for early completion of projects
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:35 pm
Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today chaired 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd and 42nd Annual General Meetings (AGM’s) of Jammu and Kashmir Horticultural Produce, Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC) at Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi here.
Jammu and Kashmir: Ellaquai Dehati Bank holds awareness camp at Pulwama
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:31 pm
Srinagar: Ellaquai Dehati Bank (EDB) conducted a financial awareness programme at Village Tahab Pulwama for spreading financial awareness amongst common masses living in rural and far flung areas.
Kumbh pilgrimage: Covid negative report mandatory
Mar 23, 2021, at 11:28 pm
Dehradun/UNI: All those people who want to attend ongoing Kumbh festival in Haridwar will have to carry a negative COVID-19 report card and the report should not be earlier than 72 hours.