Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Monday informed that the route for the tractor rally on Republic Day has not been approved by Delhi Police yet. “When we came to know last night that the announced routes by Delhi Police are different from what was decided, we expressed displeasure and held a meeting […]
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UP makes ‘home license’ mandatory for keeping liquor at home
In a first, the Uttar Pradesh Government has made ‘home license’ mandatory for keeping liquor at home. The ‘Home License’ for liquor will have to be obtained from the district collector, The license will have to be renewed after 1 year. As per the official release by the State Government, “In […]
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Foreign currency worth Rs 1.28 crore seized in Kerala’s Thrissur
The customs-preventive-department”>Customs Preventive Department (CPD) of Kerala’s Thrissur seized foreign currency worth Rs 1.28 crore from a foreign exchange agency, the customs”>Kochi Commissionerate of Customs confirmed on Monday. Illegal Indian currency worth Rs 44.56 lakh was also seized from the agency located in East Nada at Guruvayur in Kerala’s Thrissur. The CPD in a statement issued on Monday further said the foreign exchange agency could not […]
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Two women from Nainital are helping other women at Ghazipur
At Ghazipur border, two sisters from Nainital have set up a ‘Kisan Mahila Store’ with the aim of tending to the needs of women at the protest site. Over 1,000 women are now present at the site and more are expected to arrive in the run-up to Republic Day. Gursharanjeet […]
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Kerala, Maharashtra contribute nearly 65 pc of India’s active coronavirus caseload
Kerala and Maharashtra together contribute nearly 65 percent of the total active coronavirus caseload of the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. India’s active caseload has fallen to 1,84,182 today. The share of active cases in the total positive cases has further shrunk to […]
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AIU seized gold worth Rs 50.96 lakhs from a passenger at Kerala’s Calicut Airport
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) has seized one kilogram of 24-carat gold worth Rs 50.96 lakhs from a passenger at Kerala’s Calicut Airport, said the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive), Kochi on Monday. According to the Customs, the gold was perfectly concealed inside the rotor of a mixer grinder. “Calicut AIU Batch A has Seized […]
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President Kovind greets people of Himachal Pradesh on golden jubilee of statehood day
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted the people of Himachal Pradesh on its 50th Statehood Day. Taking to Twitter, President Kovind said, “Congratulations to the people of Himachal Pradesh on its statehood day. Blessed with nature’s gift, this brave land is a center of spirituality, culture, and tourism. Also, on many […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to army jawan who killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid tribute to army jawan who succumbed to his injuries on Sunday in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan on January 18 in Sunderbani sector. “Tributes to Naik Nishant Sharma, one of the four soldiers injured along LoC in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pak in Sunderbani sector […]
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No Covid-19 deaths, 158 new cases reported in Andhra Pradesh
No deaths due to Covid-19 were reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, while 158 new cases were reported, the state health department informed on Sunday. With this, the total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 8,87,010, including 1,476 active cases and 7,147 deaths. As many […]
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Delhi Airport Customs apprehended two Ugandan nationals , recovered 9.8 kilograms of heroin
Delhi Airport Customs on Sunday apprehended two Ugandan nationals and recovered 9.8 kilograms of heroin from their possession. As per a statement, the two accused were intercepted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport arriving from Entebbe, Uganda. During a search, a total of 51 pouches containing approximately 9.8 kilograms of a commercial quantity of heroin, […]
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Himachal CM, MLAs to meet on February 8-9
Himachal Pradesh MLAs’ meetings on Annual Budget priorities with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will take place on February 8 and 9. According to a spokesperson of the state government, a partial modification has been made in the meetings of MLAs with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, in order to fix their priorities in the Annual Budget, said a spokesperson […]
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14 held, Rs 35 lakhs seized in Karnataka PSC exam leak
The total number of people who have been arrested in the Karnataka Public Service Commission First Division Assistant (FDA) examination paper leak case has reached 14 on Sunday, the police informed. “Total 14 people arrested so far, Rs 35 lakhs in cash seized,” said Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner (Crime) Police, Bengaluru. Karnataka Public Service Commission on Saturday […]
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No case of bird flu in Jharkhand, Rapid Response Teams formed for proper surveillance
Jharkhand has not reported any positive case of avian influenza or bird flu to date, the Animal Husbandry Department of Jharkhand said on Sunday. At least 4,353 samples including general and dead wild birds have been sent to the lab for the test to date. Nancy Sahay, Director, Jharkhand’s Animal Husbandry Department told ANI, […]
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PM Modi lauds people for empowering girl child, ensuring ‘Desh ki beti’
On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime minister Narendra Modi appreciated those working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring “Desh ki beti” leads a life of dignity and opportunity. The Prime Minister also extended greetings and saluted the accomplishments of the girl child in various fields. In a tweet, Prime […]
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IIM Indore signs MoU with state govt to develop ‘Atmanirbhar Madhya
Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore for three years for developing an ecosystem of businesses in the state. The MoU was signed by MPIDC chairman Sanjay Kumar Shukla and Professor Himanshu Rai, director, IIM Indore. “We have signed an MoU with Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation. We will study the […]