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.
Kerala Guv to address Assembly Session on Friday
Jan 08, 2021, at 03:46 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will make the customary policy address of the government on the opening day of the 22nd session of 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly on January 8.
Jan 08, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Kathmandu: Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Nepal met Mr Shushil Gyawali, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) on Wednesday and discussed various Government of India assisted reconstruction projects.
Government of India extends financial assistance to Nepal for construction of school building
Jan 08, 2021, at 03:08 pm
New Delhi: Representatives of the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Rural Municipality of Chankheli-Darma of Humla District signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the construction of lab and library building for Shree Mahadev Higher Secondary School located at Chankheli-Darma.
Jan 08, 2021, at 02:54 pm
Colombo: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday when the two leaders discussed ways to expand bilateral relationship.
Restoration of essential services in full swing in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city: Admin
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:37 am
Srinagar: District administration Srinagar today said hectic efforts to clear the snow and restore the affected services continued in Srinagar on the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police rescues 22 families in Kulgam
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:35 am
Srinagar: Following heavy snowfall and responding to the distress calls, Police rescued 22 families in Kulgam.
Yatra has increased from Dec 2020: SMVDSD member tells Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:34 am
Srinagar: Maj Gen (Retd.) SK Sharma, AVSM, Member, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and President Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS) J&K called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today and briefed him on the activities of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.