Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) As rising water levels in the Yamuna continue to flood parts of Delhi, including Yamuna Bazar and nearby low-lying areas, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the affected regions to assess the situation and review the flood preparedness measures. Dozens of families have been … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police has been entrusted with the task of investigating the theft of the Padma Shri award of internationally acclaimed (former) Indian swimmer, also an Arjuna Award winner, Bula Chowdhury. Theft of their prestigious award, as well as … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Srinagar, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the tragedy following the cloudburst in Kishtwar. He assessed the situation and assured all necessary assistance. “Spoke to Jammu and Kashmir LG, Shri Manoj Sinha … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) Ikshak, third in a series of Survey Vessels Large (SVLs) being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd was handed over to the Navy on Thursday, an official said. The delivery that came just a day before the country celebrates its 79th Independence Day, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Amidst Opposition’s strong resistance to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive and calls for poll boycott in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) RS MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday took a sarcastic swipe at the Election Commission, stating that it shouldn’t take inspiration from Bangladeshi counterpart. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming condition of government schools in Hisar district. As per a media report of August 7, though buildings or major portions of 27 government schools have been declared “unsafe” by the Public Works … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in New Delhi on Monday and said that these residential complexes will help the government save the country’s funds. As part of the programme, the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Agartala, Aug 10 (IANS) Days ahead of the country’s 79th Independence Day, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, accompanied by State BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee, took part in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign here on Sunday and encouraged people to celebrate the spirit of Independence . The initiative, as part of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a 19.15-kilometre ride from R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station to Bommanahalli Metro Station on Sunday, after inaugurating the Yellow Line Metro services. During the journey, he interacted with the girl students, women, Metro workers, and staffers. Eight children, 16 girl students … Read more