Amid ongoing violence in Manipur, the Meghalaya government said it is taking all possible measures in evacuating its citizens, including students. With the use of special flights, Meghalaya is bringing its stranded people from Manipur, including 60 students, and 25 members of the Lajong football team, among others. The Meghalaya government, in […]
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Karnataka elections: Congress releases ‘corruption rate card’, accuses BJP of looting over Rs 15000 cr
Ahead of assembly elections, Karnataka Congress party on Friday released a ‘corruption rate card’ depicting various ‘scandals’ of ruling BJP government in the state, including ’40 per cent commission’ charge by state contractors. While releasing the corruption rate card in both English and Kannada, Karnataka Congress party leaders alleged that […]
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Centre trying to destroy not just Mumbai, but entire Maharashtra, says Nana Patole
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nana Patole on Friday accused the Central government of trying to weaken Maharashtra by transferring business activities to Gujarat. While talking to ANI, Patole said, “The financial hub in Mumbai is transferred to Gujarat. Our business activities are also being transferred to Gujarat. The main […]
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J-K: 2 Indian Army personnel killed, 4 injured in Rajouri encounter
Two Army personnel were killed and four others were injured in a blast triggered by terrorists during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri on Friday, officials said. “The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers including an officer,” a statement […]
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World Hand Hygiene Day: WHO reiterates its commitment to ‘accelerate action together’
On the World Hand Hygiene Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is highlighting the urgent need for countries in the South-East Asia Region and across the world to rigorously implement hand hygiene at the point of health care delivery, accelerating the progress made throughout the CoVid-19 response. World Hand Hygiene Day is observed […]
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J-K prepares to host G20 Meeting; A step towards global integration, says LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to host the G20 meeting, a significant event for the UT as well as the country. The meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been the talk of the town, with preparations in full […]
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High Court refuses to stay release of ‘The Kerala Story’ film
Kerala High Court on Friday refused to issue a stay order on the release of the film ‘The Kerala Story’. Asserting that secular Kerala society will accept the film for what it is, the High Court today asked petitioners how the movie, which it observed is fiction and not history, […]
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Petition filed in SC against Rajasthan HC order in Honour killing case
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court raising the issue of whether video and voice notes can be treated as dying declarations or not and challenging the Rajasthan High Court which refused a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation or CBI probe in alleged honour killing case. The petition has […]
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ED attaches Rs 70-crore properties of contractor in irrigation scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached properties to the tune of Rs 70.15 crore belonging to, Gurinder Singh, a contractor and his family under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. At least 27 immovable properties in Punjab and Chandigarh have been attached, the agency […]
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Manipur Violence: Situation under control, flag marches in Churachandpur other areas underway, says Indian Army
Following the violence in the northeastern state, the Indian Army on Friday said that the situation in Manipur has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. “The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in […]
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Mudasir Dar’s dedication to youth engagement and peace-building inspires many in ‘Naya Kashmir’
Mudasir Dar is a man with a purpose. He has been a social activist since a young age, with a strong desire to see change in his neighbourhood. Mudasir, who was born and reared in the scenic village of Mughalpora, Pulwama in South Kashmir, has always had a desire to serve […]
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Manipur Violence: Tripura, Arunachal issue helpline numbers for its citizens
Tripura government has opened helpline numbers for providing support to residents of Tripura in the backdrop of violence in Manipur. “Government of Tripura has opened the following helpline numbers for providing support on a 24×7 basis to the residents of Tripura with respect to disturbance in Manipur,” tweeted Tripura chief […]
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J-K: From conflict zone to tourist destination – A story of hope and optimism
Amidst the lush fields, near the river streams, and jungle trails lies the small village of Keran, located in the laps of high mountains in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, the village was known for its constant fear of bullets and near-continuous shelling, making it an unlikely destination for […]
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Amit Shah cancels Karnataka poll campaign; to closely monitor situation in violence-hit Manipur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled all his programmes for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka in the wake of clashes reported in parts of Manipur, sources said. According to the sources, Shah who is closely monitoring the situation in Manipur, is expected to continue to hold meetings with […]
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NCP committee resolution rejects Sharad Pawar’s resignation as party chief
The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday passed a resolution rejecting Sharad Pawar’s resignation as party chief and has requested him to continue to lead the party that he founded. According to sources, the decision was taken after a party’s core committee met this morning to decide on the new national […]