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Assam assembly polls in three phases starting from March 27 | Mamata Banerjee slams EC’s announcement of 8-phase Bengal polls, BJP welcomes decision | Karnataka: 6 killed in two separate accidents; 4 from family | Election Commission to announce poll dates for five states today | India records 16,577 new COVID-19 cases, 120 deaths | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh salutes IAF on 2nd anniversary of Balakot air strikes | Fuel prices remain same for third day | Centre opposes same-sex marriages in Delhi HC, says not compatible with 'Indian family unit concept' | Abandoned vehicle with explosive materials found near Mukesh Ambani's house in Mumbai | Allahabad HC rejects protection to Amazon top executive from arrest in 'Tanadav' row

Assam: Missing person's body found hanging inside jungle

Jun 10, 2021, at 02:12 am

Haflong: Body of a 20-year-old person, who went missing since Saturday afternoon, was found hanging from a tree inside jungle area near Wayungdisa village under Gunjung police patrol post on Wednesday in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.

Cabinet approves allotment of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band to Indian Railways

Jun 10, 2021, at 02:01 am

New Delhi: Giving a boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for allotment allotment of 5 MHz Spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to Indian Railways for public safety and security services at stations and in trains.      

Anup Chandra Pandey takes over as new Election Commissioner

Jun 10, 2021, at 01:49 am

New Delhi: Anup Chandra Pandey on Wednesday assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India.

Two gangsters from Punjab gunned down by Kolkata STF

Jun 10, 2021, at 01:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: At least two most wanted criminals from Punjab were shot dead by Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) in an encounter at Shapoorji housing complex in Kolkata's New Town on Wednesday, officials said.

Indian, Thai navies conduct coordinated patrol exercises

Jun 10, 2021, at 01:25 am

New Delhi: The 31st edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navyand the Royal Thai Navy started from Wednesday.

Arunachal Pradesh: Complimentary rice to be given to people who get vaccinated

Jun 10, 2021, at 12:16 am

Subansiri: The local administration of Lower Subansiri district has come up with the idea of offering complimentary rice to persuade the reluctant people to get vaccinated, and thereby improve the vaccination coverage rate among the people in the age group of 45 years and above.

Jammu and Kashmir: DC Srinagar chairs meeting for rehabilitation of children affected by Covid 

Jun 09, 2021, at 11:32 pm

Srinagar: In order to ensure immediate compilation of the details of all deaths caused due to Covid-19and children affected thereof to identify children in need of care and protection, a meeting of theDistrict Level Task Force (DLTF) for providing care and protection to children affected and infected byCOVID-19 was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad here today. 

GHSS Zaina Kadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir organises webinar on Eco restoration  

Jun 09, 2021, at 11:15 pm

Srinagar: Govt Higher Secondary School GG Mohalla Zainakadal organised a webinar on Eco restoration.

LAWDA Jammu and Kashmir convenes 114th meeting of BPA  

Jun 09, 2021, at 11:00 pm

Srinagar: The J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority today convened 114th meeting of theBuilding Permission Authority under the Chairmanship of its Vice Chairman at Miskeen Bagh here. 

Support farmers' protest: Mamata Banerjee after meeting BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Jun 09, 2021, at 10:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, who is one of the chief architects behind the farmers' protest in the borders of Delhi, met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Wednesday.

World’s 1st Liquid Nano Urea to be introduced to Jammu and Kashmir farmers 

Jun 09, 2021, at 10:49 pm

Srinagar: Taking a giant leap in the agriculture sector and adopting environment-friendly farmingpractices across the UT, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first consignment ofIFFCO’s Nano Urea (Liquid) from Kalol area of Gujarat through virtual mode.

Jammu and Kashmir: Ladakh LG reserves Govt jobs for locals  

Jun 09, 2021, at 10:24 pm

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on Tuesday announced recruitment rules for the newlyestablished Union Territory, reserving the jobs exclusively for the locals. 

Jammu and Kashmir: Union Secretary reviews Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel construction 

Jun 09, 2021, at 10:10 pm

Srinagar: Union Secretary, Road Transport and Highways, Giridhar Aramane, Tuesday visitedBanihal to assess the status of construction work on double-tube four-lane tunnel between Qazigundand Banihal which is a prominent part of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway widening project.

BSF personnel hand over apprehended Pakistani national to Rangers

Jun 09, 2021, at 09:37 pm

Gurdaspur: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Sunday apprehended a Pakistani intruder who had crossed the International Border, media reports said.

Arvind Kejriwal encourages those above 45 to get vaccinated at nearest polling booths

Jun 09, 2021, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday encouraged those in the 45+ category to get vaccinated by visiting the nearest polling booths converted into vaccination centres under the 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign.

Trains, traffic hit in Mumbai due to heavy rainfall

Jun 09, 2021, at 09:26 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The monsoon hit Mumbai with full fury on Wednesday, throwing local trains and road traffic out of gear and waterlogging the streets of Mumbai, officials said here.

Nagaland government extends lockdown till June 18

Jun 09, 2021, at 09:24 pm

Kohima: In view of the COVID-19 surge in the state the Nagaland government has decided to extend the ongoing lockdown till June 18 with a few more relaxations to contain the spread of COVID-19.

PNB Scam: Mehul Choksi's bail hearing adjourned till Jun 11 by Dominica HC

Jun 09, 2021, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Dominica High Court has adjourned the hearing on Mehul Choksi's bail plea till June 11, according to the local media.

Former UP Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Pandey is new Election Commissioner

Jun 09, 2021, at 08:21 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Anup Chandra Pandey, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner.

Jolt to Congress as former Union Minister Jitin Prasada joins BJP

Jun 09, 2021, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a jolt to the Congress ahead of the state elections in Uttar Pradesh, former Union Minister Jitin Prasada joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Wednesday.

Nagaland: DC Kiphire district warns village authorities

Jun 09, 2021, at 06:40 pm

Kohima/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire district in Nagaland has informed that some village authorities in Kiphire have issued prohibitory directives preventing the entry and exit of medical staff including the general public.

392 Oxygen Expresses deliver nearly 27600 MT of LMO across the country

Jun 09, 2021, at 06:33 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various states across the country.

Monsoon hits Mumbai, waterlogging in many areas

Jun 09, 2021, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Waterlogging was reported in many areas as rains lashed out Mumbai on the onset of monsoon on Wednesday, media reports said.

Security forces seize 8.79 kg gold and 8000 kg opium seeds worth Rs 51.80 crore in Manipur

Jun 09, 2021, at 05:00 pm

Imphal: Security forces seized a large quantity of gold biscuits worth Rs 4.30 crore in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district.

Farmers' Protest: Rakesh Tikait to meet Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today

Jun 09, 2021, at 04:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, who is spearheading the farmers' protest in the borders of Delhi, will on Wednesday meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.

Monsoon session of Parliament to start from July

Jun 09, 2021, at 07:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The monsoon session of Parliament will start in July and the parliamentary committees are likely to commence their functioning from June 16, according to media reports.

UP: 16 killed, 10 injured in bus-tempo collision

Jun 09, 2021, at 06:52 am

Kanpur/UNI: At least 16 people were killed and 10 others were critically injured in a collision between a private bus and a tempo in Sachendi area in the outskirts of Kanpur city on Tuesday night.

Covid19: Indian airline pilots demands 'frontline worker' status

Jun 09, 2021, at 06:08 am

Mumbai/IBNS: A body of India's airline pilots has demanded frontline worker status be given to its members, citing 17 pandemic related deaths in the segment.

Markets open after weekend curfew in Jammu and Kashmir

Jun 09, 2021, at 04:31 am

Srinagar: After two days of weekend Corona curfew, shops and other business establishments reopened on Monday across Kashmir and traffic plied on roads.

Jammu and Kashmir gets 9 more oxygen plants from Germany

Jun 09, 2021, at 04:27 am

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government received a fresh consignment of 9 Medical Oxygen Generation Plants at the Srinagar Airport today.