India on Wednesday decided to resume visa services in Canada for four categories after a considered review of the security situation which “takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard”. Entry visa, Business visa, Medical visa and Conference visa are four categories in which India has decided to resume visa services in […]
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Assam Rifles recovers contraband worth over Rs 27 lakh from Mizoram’s Champhai
Assam Rifles has recovered contraband worth Rs 27.68 lakh in the general area of Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road in Champhai district of Mizoram. “Recovered foreign-origin cigarettes, whiskey and beer worth Rs 27.68 lakh in the general Area Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road, Champhai district on October 24,” said a statement issued by Assam Rifles on Wednesday. The operation, which was carried out by […]
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National Curriculum Framework key document for preparing textbooks: NCERT chief
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani has denied reports that the proposal of the Social Sciences panel for changing ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks has been approved and said it was among 25 committees formed by the Council to prepare position papers on various subjects and […]
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No policy can be drafted to reduce pollution without data on its sources: AAP Minister Atishi
Delhi Services Minister and AAP leader Atishi said the government cannot draft policies to reduce pollution because there is no official data available to show which sources contribute how much to pollution. Service Minister Atishi said, “There is no official data available that can tell which source leads to what amount of pollution. The problem […]
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Lord Ram’s idol will be installed at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on January 22: Trust General Secretary Champat Rai
Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust on Wednesday said that the idol of Lord Ram will be installed at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 next year. “Today along with members of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Trust we met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have invited him […]
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Minor reshuffle in Delhi cabinet: Atishi allocated water department, Saurabh Bharadwaj gets tourism
In a minor reshuffle, Delhi government minister Atishi was allocated the Water Department in place of minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Tourism, Art and Culture department will now be looked after by Bharadwaj in place of Atishi. Atishi is holding the highest number of portfolios (13) among all Delhi ministers. She also has the distinction of being […]
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“Tried tested and dusted”: BRS leader KT Rama Rao on Congress’ failure in Telangana
Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) working president and Minister KT Rama Rao on Wednesday criticised the Congress party and its leaders for their lack of commitment to Telangana adding that the grand old party that has been tried tested and dusted. KT Rama Rao took a dig at the Congress pointing out its […]
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“Landmark decision…,” Anurag Thakur to PM Modi after Cabinet approves NBS rates for RABI Season 2023-24
After the Union Cabinet approved the proposal to establish Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the upcoming Rabi Season 2023-24, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called it as “landmark decision”. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season, 2023-24, on Phosphatic and […]
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami expresses grief after car with six people skids off road in Lakhanpur
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over an accident near Lakhanpur on the Dharchula-Lipulekh Road on Tuesday morning. Six people were feared dead after their car skidded off the road and rolled approximately 500 metres down a gorge on Tuesday morning. According to sources, a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) […]