Govt approves vaccination for 15-18 age grp; booster shots for 60+, frontline workers: PM
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the government has approved vaccination shots for children aged 15 and 18 years and the vaccination drive will start from January 3 (Monday).
Around Rs 240 cr recovered from premises of UP businessman, raids continue
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:42 am
Kanpur/Kannauj/UNI: The teams of Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) till Saturday evening recovered around Rs 240 crore and jewellery during searches at multiple locations across Kanpur and Kannauj allegedly linked to the owner of Kanpur-based Trimurti Fragrance Private Limited Piyush Jain.
Four militants killed in south Kashmir gunfights
Dec 26, 2021, at 03:06 am
Srinagar/UNI: Four militants were killed in two separate gunfights in south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.
Those opposing the 'Delimitation Commission' report have 'vested-interest', says BJP's Devender Rana
Dec 26, 2021, at 02:54 am
New Delhi/UNI: BJP leader Devender Singh Rana on Saturday said the draft report of the Jammu and Kashmir "Delimitation Commission" is an effort to empower the marginalised section of the society in the region and those who are criticising it have ‘vested interest to cling on power’.
Khalistani groups carried out Twitter campaign with ISI help ahead of Ludhiana court blast
Dec 26, 2021, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Sikh radical group had initiated a synchronized cyber campaign with the support of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) ahead of the blast at the Ludhiana court on Thursday.
Formulate business revival plan, says Atal Dulloo to JKLFC stakeholders
Dec 25, 2021, at 10:50 pm
Jammu/IBNS: While chairing the 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Finance Corporation(JKLFC), the Additional Chief Secretary Finance Atal Dulloo asked JKLFC to formulate a ‘business revival plan.
Good Governance Week: 200 artisans registered on e-SHRAM portal
Dec 25, 2021, at 10:41 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: In connection with the ongoing celebrations of Good Governance Week, the District Administration Srinagar Friday held awareness cum registration camp for J&K's artisans.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Awantipora
Dec 25, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Awantipora: An encounter is currently going on between security personnel and terrorists in Awantipora region of Jammu nd Kashmir on Saturday.
Tripura to reinforce Covid-19 protocol from New Year
Dec 25, 2021, at 10:03 pm
Agartala/UNI: The Tripura government on Saturday announced that strict Covid protocol will be reinforced across the state from Jan 1 next year, given the warning about the fresh spread of Coronavirus variant Omicron in the country and subsequent instruction of the central government to the states.
PM Modi contributes Rs. 1000 to BJP fund, urges people to make party 'strong'
Dec 25, 2021, at 09:52 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday donated Rs.1000 to the BJP fund as the party launched a special micro-donation camp on Dec 25 to mark ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary.
PM Narendra Modi addresses Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib
Dec 25, 2021, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi addressed Gurpurab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Lakhpat Sahib, Gujarat.
Man killed in Ludhiana court blast was involved in drug trafficking
Dec 25, 2021, at 07:53 pm
Ludhiana/UNI: The man,who was killed in a blast in Ludhiana court complex on Thursday, has been identified as a former Punjab Police Head Constable named Gagandeep Singh, who was involved in drug trafficking, police sources said.
Setback for Mamata as five Goa TMC leaders quit ahead of elections
Dec 25, 2021, at 07:29 pm
Goa/IBNS: In a setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), five of its primary members in Goa have resigned barely a few weeks ahead of the assembly elections in the coastal state, media reports said.
Dec 25, 2021, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/Mumbai/IBNS: The Modi government's agricultural reforms, which were taken back following massive protests, may be enforced again in future, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has recently hinted.
Assam: CM Sarma directs DCs, SPs to put a spanner on ‘Drink and Drive’ to save life
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Taking a serious note on drink and drive cases and the consequent casualties and to reverse this trend, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday evening held a video conference with Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, DTOs, Superintendents of Excise of all districts from his office in Janata Bhawan, Guwahati and asked them to put spanner on drink and drive phenomenon.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two unidentified terrorists killed during encounter with security forces
Dec 25, 2021, at 03:33 pm
Srinagar: At least two terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian region on Saturday.
Narendra Modi remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on birth anniversary
Dec 25, 2021, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.
We recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ: Modi wises people on Christmas
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:28 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the country on Christmas and asked people to recall the life and noble teachings of Jesus Christ.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter taking place between security forces, terrorists in Shopian
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:15 pm
Srinagar: An encounter has raged between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said.
Haryana imposes night curfew, unvaccinated people to be banned from public places
Dec 25, 2021, at 06:19 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: After Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Haryana became the third state to impose night curfew amid the rising COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates special exhibition on green Christmas
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:53 am
Kolkata: On the eve of Christmas, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a special exhibition in Kolkata on the various pictures of St. Francis of Assisi - the Patron Saint of Environment and the originator of the tradition of cribs. These pictorial displays, conceptualized by Church Art, would be installed in the Cathedral of Most Holy Rosary premises to inspire and motivate people to love and protect Mother Earth.
Govt sanctions construction of 1.07 lakh houses in 5 states under PAMY (U)
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has approved the construction of 1.07 lakh houses in five states under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), according to a statement issued on Friday.
Dec 25, 2021, at 05:01 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases and the Omicron spread, the Maharashtra government has imposed fresh preventive measures, restricting gatherings of five or more between 9 pm and 6 am.
Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan
Dec 25, 2021, at 04:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Friday evening, media reports said.
LS Speaker Om Birla expresses concern over ruckus in Parliament, state assemblies
Dec 25, 2021, at 02:20 am
Guwahat/IBNS: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday expressed concern over ruckus and pre-planned continuous disruptions during the Parliament and state assemblies’ proceedings.
Want to see Mamata Banerjee as Prime Ministerial candidate in 2024: Binay Tamang
Dec 25, 2021, at 01:10 am
Kolkata/UNI: Former Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) chairman and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leader Binay Tamang, who joined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, said he wanted to see West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the Prime Ministerial candidate in 2024.
Kashmiri handicraft exports plummet 44 % in five years, raises distress
Dec 25, 2021, at 12:02 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In a worrying trend, Kashmiri handicraft exports are witnessing a downward spiral due to constant decline in export figures in the last five years by by 44 percent.
Good Governance Week: Lasjan in Srinagar to become model panchayat for solid waste management
Dec 25, 2021, at 12:00 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In connection with the ongoing Good Governance Week, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad held a public grievance redressal camp on the eve of Block Diwas at Lasjan, on Wednesday.
J&K: Mohita Sharma takes over as SP Ramban
Dec 24, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Ramban/IBNS: Female IPS officer Mohita Sharma assumed the charge of Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramban on Wednesday.
DC Srinagar reviews developmental issues at Gangbugh
Dec 24, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Muhammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday visited Gangbugh, a low lying area in Tehsil South, and took appraisal of developmental issues raised by local delegation regarding work undertaken for the dewatering station.