The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recently directed the Mizoram Chief Secretary to complete the upgradation of Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) under the Tobacco Cessation Clinics (TCC) scheme project and work for a new 50-bedded cancer hospital within the time limit. The order of the apex human rights watchdog has been passed adjudicating petition filed by […]
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Delhi: Markets, malls permitted to operate from July 3
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permits the opening of all markets, market complexes and malls from 10 am to 8 pm from Saturday. Market Trade Associations (MTAs) and shopkeepers of the market have been assigned the responsibility of keeping a check on strict adherence of COVID-Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) in their respective market places, violation of which […]
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1 more arrested in connection with Kolkata Covid vaccination fraud case
Kolkata Police has arrested one more person in connection with the COVID vaccination fraud case where Debanjan Deb allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer. The arrested accused, Indrajit Shaw, was Deb’s employee and was instrumental in organizing a vaccination camp in City College, Kolkata. Yesterday, the Kolkata Police had arrested Arbinda Baidya, the security personnel of Deb. He […]
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25, including BJP MLA held for gambling in Gujarat
Panchmahal police arrested 25 people including BJP MLA from Matar, Kesarisinh Solanki, who were found allegedly in connection with gambling and consumption of liquor at a resort here. The police raided the resort based on input about a gambling racket. “We got information about a ‘Jugaad ka adda’ at the resort, and that is why we raided the place,” […]
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Calcutta HC directs Bengal govt to provide security to Suvendu Adhikari
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal Government to provide security to Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari that was withdrawn by the state. While hearing Adhikari’s security case, the High Court observed that Adhikari, a Z-category protectee by the Ministry of Home Affairs is adequately covered by the […]
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Fire breaks out at house in Delhi’s Budh Vihar
A fire broke out at a house in Delhi’s Budh Vihar area on Saturday morning. As per the Delhi Fire Service, about 3-4 people have been hospitalised with burn injuries, including one fire personnel. Five tenders rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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Punjab Congress crisis: Capt Amarinder Singh to meet party’s high command in Delhi next week
Days after the lunch diplomacy, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is all set to meet Congress High Command in Delhi next week in order to resolve the ongoing crisis in the party’s state unit, said sources. The discussion will be held between the top leadership and Captain Amarinder Singh to clear the formula […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu attacks Amarinder over Punjab power crisis asks him to ‘act in right direction’
In another attack on Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday said the state government would not have to go for power cuts “if we act in the right direction”. In a series of tweets, Sidhu said that the Punjab Vidhan Sabha can bring in new legislation to amend […]
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Our anti-drone technology can prevent Jammu Airbase like attacks: DRDO
The counter-drone technology developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) could help Army swiftly detect and destroy drones that pose a security threat to the country. As per Dr Jillelamudi Manjula, Director General- Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS), DRDO, the D-4 drone system could detect close-range attacks like the one in […]
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Massive fire breaks out in forest at J-K’s Rajouri
A massive forest fire broke out in Rajouri’s Kuldabbi area of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. While speaking to ANI, Rakesh Verma, Forest Range Officer, Sunderbani said, “Damage will be assessed once the fire is controlled. Our teams, along with villagers, are trying to douse the flames. It has been controlled from one side.” Further […]
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One arrested in connection with Kolkata Covid vaccination fraud case
Kolkata Police has on Thursday night arrested one person in connection with the COVID vaccination fraud case where Debanjan Deb allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer. The arrested accused, Arbinda Baidya, was the security personnel of Deb. He had knowledge of Deb’s illegal activities and had also participated in some of them, the […]
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Mumbai: Rape accused escapes police custody in Charkop
A man who was arrested for allegedly raping a minor, escaped from the Mumbai police van in the Charkop area of Kandivali West, while he was being taken to Court after his COVID test on Wednesday. As per the official statement of Mumbai police, another case has been registered against accused Avinash Yadav and a search has […]
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Man booked in MP’s Rewa for calling his village ‘mini Pakistan’
A man has been booked for allegedly calling his village ‘mini Pakistan’ in a Facebook post, in the Gurh area of Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh. Rewa Police has registered a case in the Civil Lines Police Station under IT Act, after the accused Afsar Khan’s Facebook post describing his village, Amirati, as ‘mini Pakistan’ went viral. Khan […]
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No RT-PCR report needed if travellers from Kerala to Karnataka have vaccine certificate
The Karnataka government on Thursday said that passengers from Kerala with at least one dose of COVID 19 vaccine certificates will be exempted from producing negative RT-PCR reports, as the state has taken special surveillance measures for people coming from Kerala. According to the order regarding special surveillance measures for persons arriving from […]
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BJP Mahila Morcha will agitate if atrocities continue in Bengal: Rajya Sabha MP Goswami
BJP Mahila Morcha will launch an agitation if atrocities and violation of fundamental rights continue to take place in West Bengal, said Rajya Sabha MP Indu Bala Goswami on Thursday. Goswami alleged that the West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is violating the fundamental rights of the people in the state. Briefing mediapersons, the BJP Mahila […]