Bengal: 'Boosted up' Left aims to make understanding with Congress in upcoming civic polls
Dec 31, 2021, at 03:13 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Buoyant by its reasonable success over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections, the Left in West Bengal is aiming to replicate its tested strategy to corner the saffron brigade and ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the upcoming civic polls.
HNLC militant surrenders before BSF in Meghalaya
Dec 31, 2021, at 02:00 am
Guwahati/IBNS : A militant of banned outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Thursday surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya.
Cold wave sweeps Delhi, Mercury dips to 3.4 degree
Dec 30, 2021, at 11:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Cold wave conditions continued to sweep Delhi as the mercury nosedived to 3.4 degrees, four notches below normal on Thursday morning according to the India Meteorological Department.
Sharad Pawar praises key quality in PM Modi's style of working, says Manmohan Singh lacked it
Dec 30, 2021, at 10:14 pm
Pune/IBNS: NCP chief Sharad Pawar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's style of working, underscoring that once he takes up any job, he ensures its completion, media reports said.
Two boys injured in Kolkata blast
Dec 30, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Two boys were injured in a blast near Salt Lake, a posh satellite township of Kolkata, police said on Thursday.
Take immediate steps: Centre to 8 states amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Dec 30, 2021, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government has asked eight states to take immediate steps to tackle the fresh spike in coronavirus cases, media reports said.
Omicron threat: Travel restrictions in Kerala from Dec 30 to Jan 2
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:46 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The Kerala government has imposed travel restrictions from the night of Dec 30 to Jan 2 in order to control the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Multiplex Association of India requests Delhi govt to reopen cinema halls
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Multiplex Association of India or MAI has requested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to consider reopening of cinema halls at a time stricter curbs are taken to stem the spread of COVID-19 and its variant 'Omicron'.
Congress appoints Elvis Gomes as President for AIPC's Goa unit
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:42 pm
Panaji/UNI: Ahead of the assembly elections in the state, the Congress appointed former bureaucrat Elvis Gomes as President of the Goa unit of All India Professional Congress (AIPC) Thursday.
Tamizhar Kalam volunteers take out procession against Sunny Leone dance programme
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:26 pm
Puducherry/UNI: Tension prevailed as the Tamizhar Kalam volunteers and social organizations on Thursday took out a procession to the old port complex opposing actress Sunny Leone's dance programme, which was scheduled to be held here on Friday night.
Hindu leader Kalicharan, who abused Gandhi, held; arrest sparks MP-Chhattisgarh row
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:16 pm
Khajuraho/Raipur/UNI/IBNS: Hindu leader Kalicharan Maharaj was arrested before dawn on Thursday in Khajuraho, triggering a war of words between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, whose police swooped on the man who had abused Mahatma Gandhi.
All parties want polls on time with COVID protocol in place: Election Commission
Dec 30, 2021, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's poll body (ECI) on Thursday said all political parties of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in the country, want the upcoming assembly elections to be held on time with COVID-19 protocols in place, media reports said.
Kashmir: 2 more militants killed in gunfight in south Kashmir, toll now 6
Dec 30, 2021, at 05:23 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Two more Jaish-e-Mohammad militants were killed in the overnight gunfight in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, taking the toll of militants killed in the encounter to three, officials said.
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed area' Nagaland for six more months
Dec 30, 2021, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Days after a committee was formed to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA in Nagaland, the Home Ministry on Wednesday extended the Act in the state for another six months, it was reported here on Thursday.
3 terrorists killed, cop injured in two separate J&K encounters
Dec 30, 2021, at 06:20 am
Srinagar/IBNS: A policeman was injured and three terrorists were killed as Jammu and Kashmir witnessed encounters in two districts - Kulgam and Anantnag.
Complete works within stipulated time: DC Shopian
Dec 30, 2021, at 02:46 am
Shopian: The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya Tuesday chaired a meeting of all District/Sectoral Officers to review the status and progress of works being executed under District Capex 2021-22.
Amid rising Covid cases, Bengal govt considers fresh shutdown of schools, colleges
Dec 30, 2021, at 02:25 am
Kolkata/UNI/IBNS: Amid increasing number of Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday directed the state health secretary to review the situation and said if necessary the educational institutions could be shut from the first week of the New Year, 2022.
More industry engagement, investment to help J&K’s growth: Jammu and Kashmir LG Sinha
Dec 30, 2021, at 02:18 am
Jammu: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the world renowned healthcare company Apollo Hospitals for the establishment of a multi-specialty hospital in Jammu.
Govt creating sustainable employment for artisans: Jammu and Kashmir LG Sinha
Dec 30, 2021, at 02:06 am
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the performance achieved under various schemes being implemented by the J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board at the Civil Secretariat and said that government’s thrust is to support cottage and village industry, strengthening traditional art and creating sustainable employment for artisans.
Dec 30, 2021, at 01:46 am
Srinagar/UNI: The Special Investigation Team of J&K Police probing the Hyderpora encounter on Wednesday said the investigation is still underway and warned political leaders of penal action against speculative statements.
Dec 29, 2021, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi: In a display of tremendous alacrity, the Customs officers at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi, unraveled yet another case of cocaine smuggling by detecting a case of human ingestion of specially designed pellets containing cocaine.
PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge globally
Dec 29, 2021, at 10:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The upcoming visit of PM Narendra Modi to the United Arab Emirate has been rescheduled amid a global surge in cases of Omicron variant.
PM Modi to release 10th installment of PM-KISAN on Jan 1
Dec 29, 2021, at 10:38 pm
New Delhi: In line with the continued commitment and resolve to empower grassroot level farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 10th installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Jan 1 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
Oting firing: Army allows Nagaland SIT to record statements of jawans
Dec 29, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Guwahati: The army has agreed to give access to Nagaland’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine and record statements of the officers and jawans of 21 Para Special Forces who are involved in the firing incident which occurred at Oting village in Mon district.
National People's Party leader Letpao Haokip joins BJP
Dec 29, 2021, at 09:10 pm
Imphal: Manipur Youth Affairs and Sports Minister and National People's Party (NPP) leader Letpao Haokip on Wednesday joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital.
Goa: Abhishek Banerjee offers prayer at Rudreshwar Temple
Dec 29, 2021, at 09:04 pm
Panaji: All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee offered prayers and sought blessings at Rudreshwar Temple in Sanquelim in Goa on Wednesday.
Mamata mulls closure of schools in wake of COVID-19 spike
Dec 29, 2021, at 07:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is mulling closure of schools in the wake of COVID-19 spike with an added threat from 'Omicron' variant.
Bengal Guv Dhankhar raps Mamata govt, says governance needs uplift
Dec 29, 2021, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Tearing into the Mamata Banerjee government, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said “neither law unto oneself nor state within state governance" can be constitutionally sanctified.
Happy New Year Farmers: PM Modi to transfer next installment of PM KISAN and equity grant on Jan 1
Dec 29, 2021, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In a new year gift to over 11 crore farmers across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer the next installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) on Jan 1, 2022, it was reported on Wednesday.
More than 11,000 cases of riding without helmet detected in Assam in December
Dec 29, 2021, at 06:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Transport department has detected more than 11,000 cases of riding without helmets in the state in the month of December.