JP Nadda in poll-bound Bengal, tribal community welcomes him in Paschim Bardhaman
Jan 09, 2021, at 08:10 pm
Andal/UNI: BJP president Jagat Prasad Nadda, who is on "Mission Bengal" campaign targeting the West Bengal assembly polls, arrived here on Saturday.
Assam government to gift khadi clothes to its Grade IV employees, first phase to start in January
Jan 09, 2021, at 07:22 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In a move to pay tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and his movement for Khadi, the Assam government is taking forward its decision will provide khadi shirt, eri shawl and eristole to Grade IV male and female employees in a phased manner.
Huge cache of arms-ammunition recovered in Manipur
Jan 09, 2021, at 07:08 pm
Imphal/IBNS: Security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal takes stock of the paddy procurement with FCI
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Taking its commitment forward to the welfare of the farmers, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reiterated that his government is committed to Rs 1,868 Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy for every quintal to the farmers of the state as the government has been procuring the paddy from the farmers with the same MSP.
Bird flu scare: Assam government temporarily bans poultry import
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:39 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has temporarily banned the import of poultry in view of the outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in many states of the country.
Maharashtra: Hospital fire leaves 10 newborn babies dead, PM Modi calls it 'heart-wrenching'
Jan 09, 2021, at 02:59 pm
Bhandara: At least ten newborn babies were killed as a fire broke out in the child care unit of a hospital in Maharashtra's Bhandara region on Saturday.
Narco-terror module case: NIA conducts searches in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab
Jan 09, 2021, at 07:08 am
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in six locations spanning from Punjab to Jammu and Kashmir in connection with investigation of a Narco-terror module related to seizure of about 61 Kgs of heroin along with arms and ammunitions on Sept 20 at International Border at Arnia, Jammu.
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:54 am
New Delhi: West Pakistan Refugees on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades.
India delivered 9 consignments of Covid-19 relief supplies to Bhutan between March to December
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:44 am
Thimphu: India has sent nine consignments, which contained medical supplies and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), to Bhutan between March and December, officials said.
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:31 am
Colombo: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on various issues.
Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali likely to visit India next week
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:24 am
Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali to visit India next week, media reports said on Friday.
Gang-war in Kolkata's Anandapur leaves two injured with bullet shots
Jan 09, 2021, at 05:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At least two men were shot during a gun battle between two local groups over real estate promoting conflict at Gulshan Colony in east Kolkata's Anandapur area on Friday evening, reports said.
7 days institutional quarantine must for all UK returnees: Delhi airport
Jan 09, 2021, at 03:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday tweeted a clarification which necessitates seven days of compulsory institutional quarantine for all passengers returning from the United Kingdom.
Bengal cinema halls can operate with 100 pct occupancy: Mamata Banerjee
Jan 09, 2021, at 02:52 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that cinema halls in her state would be allowed to operate with 100 per cent occupancy if Covid-19 safety protocols are adhered to.
Ganga Sagar mela is possible if Covid-19 restrictions are honoured: Calcutta HC
Jan 09, 2021, at 01:01 am
Kolkata/UNI: A two-judge bench of Calcutta High Court observed on Friday that the court would give green light to hold Ganga Sagar Mela if the state government enforce restrictions to combat covid-19.
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army rescues pregnant woman
Jan 09, 2021, at 12:10 am
Srinagar: Soldiers rescued a pregnant woman stuck in snowbound Kupwara and safely took her for about two kilometres in knee-deep snow till the hospital, the Army said on Thursday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Advisor Farooq Khan attends virtual meet
Jan 09, 2021, at 12:07 am
Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Farooq Khan today attended a meeting at Civil Secretariat which was chaired by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot from New Delhi.
J&K Government to revive agricultural activities on zero line across border fencing
Jan 09, 2021, at 12:04 am
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today discussed the plan to resume agriculture activities on their land on the zero line across the border fencing, here at a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of border districts and concerned Officers.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt clears 8 power projects on Indus in Ladakh
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Srinagar: The government has cleared eight hydropower projects of 144 MW on the Indus river and its tributaries in Ladakh, the highest so far, sources in the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Thursday.
J&K holds special place in PM Modi's heart: Amit Shah
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar: Citing the approval for Rs 28,400 crore central sector scheme for the industrial development of Jammu & Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said it illustrates how the Union Territory holds a “special place” in the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha launches ACB's mobile app 'Satark Nagrik'
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today launched Mobile Application ‘Satark Nagrik’ and Departmental Vigilance Officers Portal of J&K Anti- Corruption Bureau here at the Civil Secretariat.
Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha announces Rs 28,400 cr Industrial Dev Scheme
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Srinagar: The Government of India has approved the new Industrial Developmental Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir.
Yet another round of talks between Indian govt, protesting farmers ends without result
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Eighth round of talks between the Government and farmers' unions also concluded without any result on Friday evening with both sides sticking to their positions.
BJP president JP Nadda to unveil "Mission 2021" Saturday during Bengal visit
Jan 08, 2021, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi/UNI: BJP's "Mission 2021," eyeing the five Assembly elections to be held in April-May, will start on Saturday with party national president J P Nadda's visit to poll bound Bengal.
UP politics: Akhilesh Yadav alleges rampant corruption in Yogi Adityanath govt
Jan 08, 2021, at 09:36 pm
Chitrakoot/UNI: Samajwadi Party chief and former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has once again alleged that corruption is rampant in Yogi Adityanath government in the state, which is affecting the people.
Do not allow more than 50 pc occupancy in cinema halls till Jan 11: HC directs Tamil Nadu govt
Jan 08, 2021, at 09:05 pm
Madurai/UNI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday directed Tamil Nadu government not to permit more than 50 per cent occupancy in cinema halls till January 11.
Centre, farmers' representatives begin eighth round of talks to end ongoing deadlock
Jan 08, 2021, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The eighth round of talks between the Centre and farmers' representatives began here on Friday afternoon to end the logjam over the three farm laws as the farmers' agitation entered 44th day.
Petrol and diesel prices should be curbed: BSP chief Mayawati
Jan 08, 2021, at 08:44 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Maywati has appealed to the Centre that in order to handle the economy of the country, there is a need to keep control on the prices of petrol and diesel.
ECI team to visit Assam to review assembly polls preparedness
Jan 08, 2021, at 06:41 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: A Election Commission of India (ECI) team will be visiting Assam next week to review preparedness for the assembly polls in the state which is scheduled in March-April this year.
Arms-ammunition recovered in Assam’s Baksa district
Jan 08, 2021, at 06:33 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Police have recovered arms and ammunition near a river in Assam’s Baksa district.