Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat resigns a year before polls

Mar 10, 2021, at 04:24 am

Dehradun/IBNS: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned from his post on Tuesday as the state's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opted for course-correction a year before the elections.

SC to examine if gold smuggling can be termed as 'terrorist activity'

Mar 10, 2021, at 04:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and the National Investigative Agency (NIA) to examine whether gold smuggling can be considered as "terrorist activity" under the sections of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), said media reports.

Pro-talk ULFA leader, two others arrested for allegedly conspiring to kill Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mar 10, 2021, at 03:29 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Guwahati city police have arrested three persons including a pro-talk ULFA leader for their alleged conspiracy to assassinate Assam minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

India condemns 'unwarranted discussion' in British Parliament on farm laws, calls it 'gross interference'

Mar 10, 2021, at 02:44 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly condemned the "unwarranted discussion" in the British Parliament on agricultural laws and farmers' protest in the country and summoned the British High Commissioner to "convey its strong opposition" in this regard.

Devendra Fadnavis demands arrest of Maharashtra cop accused of harassing man killed in Mukesh Ambani security scare case

Mar 10, 2021, at 02:23 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Opposition leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze, who was initially investigating the explosive-loaded SUV found near Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani's house.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Police starts women safety drive

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:51 am

 Srinagar: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, SSP Srinagar Dr M. Haseeb Mughal started a women safety drive.

Maitri Setu will strengthen Indo-Bangla economic ties, boost foreign investment : Sheikh Hasina

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:34 am

Agartala/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina today formally inaugurated 1.9 km long double lane bridge--Maitri Setu--over River Feni connecting Tripura with Chittagong sea port of Bangladesh on the third anniversary of BJP-IPFT government in the state.

Jammu and Kashmir: MERC organises webinar

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:30 am

Srinagar: To mark the International Women’s Day, the Media Education Research Centre (MERC) organised a webinar where the invited speakers discussed the role of women in media.

Jammu and Kashmir: DC Ganderbal chairs DLSWC meeting

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:20 am

 Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a meeting of District Level Single Window Committee (DLSWC) to discuss the process of issuance of NOCs in favour of the highest bidder of block no. 8 (BramsarNallah, Wussan) for minor mineral extraction.

Jammu and Kashmir: BGSBU celebrates International Women's Day

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:09 am

Srinagar: The Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri on Monday celebrated International women day.

Jammu and Kashmir: Div Com for hassle-free arrangements for Shab-I- Mehraj, Maha Shivratri celebrations

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:08 am

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today convened a meeting of officersto review arrangements for celebrations of ensuing Shab-i-Meraj and Maha Shivratri festivals. 

International Women's Day-2021 celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir

Mar 10, 2021, at 12:03 am

Srinagar: In connection with International Women's Day celebrated on 8th of March every year, a number offunctions to commemorate this day were today held across all the districts of Kashmir division. 

Maitri Setu : Indian industrialists in Bangladesh hopeful of business expansion in Tripura

Mar 09, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Agartala/UNI: A large number of Indian industrialists in Bangladesh turned their eyes to Tripura, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Maitri Setu,1.9 km-long double-lane bridge over River Feni, connecting Tripura with Chittagong sea port on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir:  Div Com flags-off DDC chairpersons for 2-day training programme

Mar 09, 2021, at 11:49 pm

Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday flagged off DDC chairpersons and vicechairpersons to Jammu for a two-day training programme.

Jammu and Kashmir:  IGP Kashmir extends greetings on International Women's Day

Mar 09, 2021, at 11:34 pm

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Monday greeted all women of Kashmir,particularly the women of Police family on the International Women’s Day. 

Why is TTD installing the 3rd statue of YSR in Tirupati: Dr. Chinta Mohan

Mar 09, 2021, at 11:09 pm

Tirupati/UNI: Former Union Minister and special representative of Andhra Pradesh in Congress working committee Dr. Chinta Mohan on Monday criticized the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam(TTD), for installing a statue of Ex-CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy, in the SVIMS complex.

Don't play Hindu card, people can't be divided on religion basis: Mamata Banerjee's message to BJP in Nandigram

Mar 09, 2021, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s alleged religious polarisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday asked her adversary not to play the Hindu card as people can't be divided on the basis of religion.

LG Manoj Sinha calls for creating gender neutral ecosystem

Mar 09, 2021, at 10:18 pm

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called for creating a Gender Neutral Ecosystem in J&K where the women can choose any profession, job or business.

New era in Jammu and Kashmir will provide women their rightful place: LG Manoj Sinha

Mar 09, 2021, at 10:07 pm

Srinagar: International Women’s Day celebrations held at Government College for Women, MA Road, Srinagar witnessed some major reforms being made by the Government for empowering the girl students and women of J&K, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha making major announcements that will facilitate the education and entrepreneurship of female folks of J&K.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat resigns  

Mar 09, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tendered his resignation on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: DDC chairpersons to get Rs 35000 monthly honorarium

Mar 09, 2021, at 09:46 pm

 Srinagar: J&K Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department today accorded sanction to the payment of monthly honorarium to the chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and members of District Development Councils (DDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh

Mar 09, 2021, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh today through a video conference.

Husband will be responsible for wife's injuries caused by relatives: Supreme Court

Mar 09, 2021, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday said a husband will be responsible for the wife's injuries caused even by the relatives in her matrimonial home, media reports said.

Mizoram Governor visits aspirational district Mamit

Mar 09, 2021, at 06:18 pm

Aizawl: Mizoram Governor P.S. Shreedharan Pillai on Monday visited aspirational district Mamit.

Two people charred to death in Assam’s Karbi Anglong

Mar 09, 2021, at 06:07 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Two people were charred to death after head on collision between a scooter and a truck in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.

Bengal Polls 2021: Mamata Banerjee to reach Nandigram today, nomination filing tomorrow

Mar 09, 2021, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will Tuesday reach Nandigram from where she will be fighting the upcoming state polls against her former lieutenant Suvendu Adhikari.

Quad leaders to attend teleconference soon, China issue to be discussed: Report

Mar 09, 2021, at 04:21 pm

Tokyo: The Quad leaders are gearing up to attend a teleconference as early as mid-March, media reports said.

Eastern Railway orders high level inquiry into Kolkata fire tragedy 

Mar 09, 2021, at 03:48 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The Eastern Railway (ER) authority has ordered a high level inquiry into Monday's fire incident at New Koilaghat Building at Strand Road in Kolkata.

Saddened by loss of lives due to Kolkata fire tragedy: Narendra Modi 

Mar 09, 2021, at 02:43 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the fire mishap in Kolkata which left at least nine people dead.

First ever Indo-Bangladesh river bridge to connect Northeast India with a sea

Mar 09, 2021, at 08:11 am

Agartala/IBNS: A bridge, first along India-Bangladesh border awaiting a virtual inauguration by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, over Feni river in southern Tripura would link the landlocked northeastern  states of India with the rest of the world through the Chittagong international sea port in southeast Bangladesh.