Mizo Chelsea Supporters Club gives financial aid to 14 families ahead of Christmas celebrations
Dec 26, 2020, at 12:17 am
Aizawl: Mizo Chelsea Supporters Club (MCSC) as part of its annual Christmas charity drive has donated Rs 1,50,000 to 14 families (9 families from the capital city, Aizawl and 5 families from towns where MCSC has our branch) who are facing hardships due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Surrendered LeT militants had no weapon training, contacted Pakistan handler on social media: Army
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:32 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The Army on Friday said that two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, who surrendered during an encounter in south Kashmir district of Kulgam earlier this week, had contacted Pakistani-based handler through social media.
No infiltration happening from Bangladesh: DG-BGB
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Md Shafeenul Islam on Friday maintained that there is no infiltration happening into India from his country as people of Bangladesh ‘really have no reason to cross for jobs or other reasons’.
J&K: Encounter ensues between militants, security forces in Shopian
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An encounter ensued between militants and security forces after a Cordon and Search Operations (CASO) was launched by forces in south Kashmir district of Shopian.
Thirteen Rohingyas arrested in Assam’s Karimganj district
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Guwahati: Assam police arrested 13 Rohingyas, including six children, in Assam’s Karimganj district.
BSF, BGB to enhance joint patrolling to check illegal activities of border areas
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:41 pm
Guwahati/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) have decided on enhance joint patrolling of border areas, especially during night time, to control illegal activities along the international boundary.
West Bengal blocking PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for political reasons: PM Modi
Dec 25, 2020, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal accusing it of blocking the central scheme for farmers, at a time his own government is facing massive protests by the peasants.
Dec 25, 2020, at 07:17 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a report on the complaint of an alleged rape incident against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, media reports said.
India reports little over 23,000 Covid-19 cases, 336 deaths in 24 hours
Dec 25, 2020, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, which is witnessing a steady decline in the Novel Coronavirus cases, on Friday reported little over 23,000 new infections.
UK Coronavirus strain: Jammu and Kashmir govt puts 20 UK returnees under surveillance
Dec 25, 2020, at 05:00 pm
Jammu/UNI: The Jammu and Kashmir government identified 20 travelers from the United Kingdom and quarantined them immediately and kept them under surveillance in the wake of the new Coronavirus strain in the western country.
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi wish nation on Christmas
Dec 25, 2020, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi wished the nation on Christmas.
PM Narendra Modi to address farmers today
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:04 pm
New Delhi: India PM Narendra Modi will address farmers virtually on Friday and release the next instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
ED attaches properties of over Rs 4,000 crore in a Ponzi scam in Andhra Pradesh
Dec 25, 2020, at 07:32 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated Rs 4,109 crore in properties spread across multiple states in connection with a mega ponzi scam that duped 32 lakh people of Rs 6,000 crore and arrested the promoters of a company, said media reports.
App based loan app scam surfaces; RBI cautions
Dec 25, 2020, at 06:11 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: The Hyderabad Police has busted a multi-crore money lending scam, run through multiple apps, which charged its targets up to 35 per cent interest and allegedly accumulated Rs 423 crore in 75 banks, which were seized for investigation.
Mumbai Police arrest ex-CEO of BARC in fake TV rating case
Dec 25, 2020, at 04:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The crime branch of Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested a former CEO of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) from Pune in connection with the fake TRP scam, media reports said.
All Modi critics labelled 'terrorists' by Indian govt, even Mohan Bhagwat not spared: Rahul Gandhi
Dec 25, 2020, at 03:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today flayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the farmers' agitation, alleging them of killing democracy and labelling anybody, who criticised the PM, as "terrorists" even if it was RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Karnataka govt withdraws night curfew order a day after announcing it
Dec 25, 2020, at 03:19 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government on Thursday withdrew the night curfew order, it issued a day before over concerns of more infectious and rapidly spreading mutant of coronavirus strain found in the UK.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen features in list of 'illegal plot holders'
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a letter to the West Bengal government, the Visva Bharati University (VBU) has said Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's name has featured in the list of "illegal plot holders", media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir polls: Independents step into political spotlight
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:12 am
Srinagar: With 50 independent candidates emerging as winners in the District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir, political spotlight has set on them.
Jammu and Kashmir: Div Com finalizes arrangements at SKICC
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:09 am
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday visited SKICC to take stock of the arrangements put in place for the launch of ‘Sehat’ – a social endeavour for health and tele-medicine scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through virtual mode on December 26.
CS reviews arrangements for J&K launch
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:57 am
Srinagar: Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam Wednesday chaired a meeting to take stock of arrangements being put in place for the upcoming launch of J&K’s prestigious universal Health Care Scheme, ‘Sehat’.
'Was not invited': Mamata Banerjee amid row over Visva Bharati's centenary celebration invitation
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she was not invited to the centenary celebrations of Visva Bharati University, refuting the claims made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Covid-19 vaccination of 51 lakh people to be done in Delhi initially: Arvind Kejriwal
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:27 am
New Delhi/UNI: In view of controlling the Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the capital during the first phase, vaccination will be given to 51 lakh people and 1.2 crore vaccines will be required for the same, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.
J&K: Dheeraj Gupta reviews progress on construction of Sewage Treatment Plants, other related works
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:26 am
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Dheeraj Gupta, today reviewed progress on construction of various Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and other related works being carried out by the Urban Environment Engineering Department (UEED) at Devika, Udhampur, banks of river Tawi, Jammu, banks of Dal Lake and at Barari Numbal in Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir: DC Poonch reviews preparedness for launch of SEHAT scheme
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:10 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Rahul Yadav on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the effective and successful implementation of Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine (SEHAT) scheme in the district.
J&K: EDB organises kissan welfare programme
Dec 25, 2020, at 12:42 am
Srinagar: On the eve of Kisan Diwas Ellaquai Dehati Bank in collaboration with SBI Life insurance company organised a Kisan welfare programme at Village Kadar in Kulgam District.
Kashmir: One militant killed in Baramulla encounter, operation on
Dec 24, 2020, at 11:43 pm
Srinagar/UNI: An unidentified militant was killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in north Kashmir district of Baramulla on Thursday, a police spokesman said.
J&K's first woman bus driver ferries passengers from Kathua to Jammu
Dec 24, 2020, at 11:14 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday got its first woman bus driver, who ferried passengers from Kathua to Jammu here in a private bus.
Congress, Left to fight 2021 West Bengal elections in alliance
Dec 24, 2020, at 10:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Congress and Left are set to fight the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held in Apr-May next year, in an alliance.
Medical college admission racket busted; civic hospital officer among 5 held in Mumbai
Dec 24, 2020, at 09:52 pm
Mumbai/ UNI: The Deputy Dean of the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital here was arrested on Thursday for allegedly taking Rs 50 lakh bribe from a doctor seeking admission in M.D. course.