As the visiting delegation of Opposition leaders met the Manipur Governor on the second day of their fact-finding visit to the state, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack at the Centre saying only one minister from the ruling NDA has visited the Northeast state since the ethnic […]
CRPF provides safe passage, ensures security of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar
The troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and providing safe passage and assistance to the pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra in Srinagar, officials said on Sunday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Srinagar North Range CRPF said that the CRPF deployed […]
Himachal Pradesh: Former CM Jai Ram Thakur visits rain, flood-hit areas of Shimla
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Sunday visited the rain and flood-hit areas of Shimla district in the hill state. The Himachal Pradesh Minister visited the rural Kotkhai, Jubbal, and Rohru parts of the flood-afflicted district, that are also the heart of Shimla’s apple […]
Assam State Legislative Assembly building synthesis of Assamese modernity, heritage and culture: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday said that the newly inaugurated building of the Assam State Legislative Assembly was a wonderful synthesis of Assamese modernity and heritage and culture. While speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Assam Legislative Assembly building in Guwahati, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla […]
“BJP will get stronger under leadership of Sunil Jakhar”: Union Minister praises party’s new Punjab chief
Exuding confidence in the BJP’s new Punjab chief, Sunil Jakhar, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said under the former’s leadership, the party will grow stronger in the border state. Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, the Union Minister said, “I think under the leadership of Sunil Jakhar, our new […]
“Shared whatever we experienced”: Oppn delegation meets Manipur Governor, submits memorandum
The visiting delegation of Opposition leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) on Sunday met Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhawan, handing over a memorandum to her. The Governor and the visiting delegation, during their interaction, suggested that a multi-party delegation be sent to violence-hit Manipur. The […]
West Bengal: Massive fire at plastic product manufacturing unit in South 24 Parganas
A massive fire broke out at a plastic product manufacturing unit here in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday afternoon, officials said. There was no loss of life or injuries reported in the blaze, they said. On receiving information, fifteen fire tenders rushed to the spot and started the operation […]
Maharashtra: Civic transport bus catches fire in Thane, none hurt
At least 40 passengers had a narrow escape in Maharashtra’s Thane when a civic transport bus they were travelling in caught fire on Sunday morning, officials said. No one was injured in the incident. According to officials, the incident took place near the Central Ground area of Thane. The blaze erupted from the […]
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates new building of Assam Legislative Assembly
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday inaugurated the new building of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Guwahati. Earlier Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly told ANI that the next assembly session will be held in the new building. “The new building has new features. We are […]
“If sharing Manipur people’s pain is show-off then…”: Sena (UBT) leader Raut slams BJP
Hitting back at the BJP for labelling the ongoing two-day visit of Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A. to Manipur as “show-off” and “political tourism”, Shiv Sena Party (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Raut, on Sunday said that sharing the pain of the country’s citizens is not a show-off and that it was […]
Telangana: Speeding car rams into tree in Hyderabad, no injuries reported
A speeding car carrying three people, crashed into a tree after hitting a divider near NTR Marg, Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, police said on Sunday. Swamy, Sub Inspector from Saifabad (Hyderabad) Police Station on Sunday said, the car was speeding coming from the area where the Ambedkar statue was located and going towards the […]
Over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars shining examples of water conservation”: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address
Underlining the Centre’s efforts and commitment to water conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars built during the ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, have already emerged as shining landmarks and 50,000 more are in the works. PM Modi made the remarks while addressing countrymen during the 103rd […]
J-K: State Investigation Agency raids in connection with narco case in Poonch
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Sunday morning carried out raids at several locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district in connection with a narco case. As per official sources, the raids were conducted at multiple locations including at the house of a drug peddler. “The SIA team conducted raids at […]