PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr infrastructure development scheme 'Gatishakti'
New Delhi/IBNS: On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs100 lakh-crore key master plan - ''Gatishakti'' - for holistic infrastructure development aimed at boosting employment opportunities and productivity of industries.
New Delhi/UNI: Assistant Sub Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police Babu Ram, who was martyred in an encounter with terrorists, was on Saturday posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry honour.
Sacrifices by JKP for defending sovereignty of country make us proud : LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said selfless sacrifice in defending the sovereignty of the country by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has made us proud.
Two Odisha police personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Ministry of Defence has announced Shaurya Chakra for two Odisha Police personnel Martyr Commando Debasis Sethy and Martyr Commando Sudhir Kumar Tudu of SOG.
National flag hoisted at Jacinto Island as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
Panaji/UNI: The Navy on Saturday said that the issue of national flag hoisting at St Jacinto island in the state was sorted out and a team from Goa Naval Area and residents amicably participated in National Flag hoisting at the island.
I share the grief of all families affected by COVID-19: President
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday said he shared the grief of all families affected by the COVID-19 and cautioned that the pandemic is not over yet and precautions need to be continued.
Goa CM warns islanders opposing flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day
Panaji/IBNS: The Indian Navy had to cancel the flag hoisting ceremony in Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day after opposition by a group of locals, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to warn the islanders that "anti-India activities" would be dealt with an "iron fist".
Consulate General of India Toronto to virtually observe India's 75th Independence Day
Toronto/IBNS: The virtual observance of the 75th Independence Day of India would take place on Sunday at the Consulate General of India, Toronto premises at 8 AM (Canadian time).