Delhi Public Works Department Minister Atishi instructed the Principal Secretary of PWD to carry out the repair and maintenance works in the national capital on war footing in view of Republic Day, an official release said on Saturday. As per the release, Minister Atishi has also sought weekly reports to […]
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UP CM Yogi launches Kisan Mitra AI app on Kisan Samman Diwas
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Kisan Mitra AI application and honoured farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and agricultural scientists on the occasion of the ‘Kisan Samman Diwas’ at an event in Lucknow on Saturday. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Kisan Samman Diwas at Lok Bhavan, marking the birth anniversary of […]
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New criminal laws passed by Parliament are revolutionary and transformative: Union Law Minister
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday termed the new criminal bills passed by Parliament in the recently concluded winter session are revolutionary and transformative and have a sense of indigenousness. “Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, these three bills are very important. These 3 new bills that have […]
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Kerala: Congress’ protest march to DGP office turns violent as police use water cannons to disperse throngs
The Congress on Saturday staged a protest march to the DGP office against the recent alleged police action on youth Congress workers in connection with the Pinarayi Vijayan government’s programme mass outreach programme ‘Nava Kerala Sadasu’ However, the protest turned violent as the police used water cannons to disperse throngs. “It was a shocking experience today… I was […]
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Yogi govt to buy 804 inflatable boats for 22 flood-prone districts of UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to purchase 804 inflatable boats for 22 flood-prone districts of the state. The inflatable boats, to be bought at the cost of Rs 80.40 crores, will cater to the needs of 2,412 villages located in the basins of the Ghaghra/Saryu, Rapti, and Sharda rivers, according to a press release by […]
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Decision to allow “Wine and Dine” in GIFT City was taken to connect businessmen coming from abroad socially: Gujarat Minister
Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel on Saturday said that the decision by the state government to allow the consumption of liquor in hotels, restaurants and clubs offering “Wine and Dine” in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) has been taken to connect people coming for business socially. “People from the country and the world […]
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“No need to panic, need to remain alert”: AIIMS on new Covid subvariant JN.1
After a surge in the cases of the new COVID subvariant JN.1, doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have advised people to not panic but rather remain alert and vigilant. “People are getting infected by the new sub-variant of COVID-JN.1 in many states of the country. […]
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PM Modi congratulates Goans on Zuari Bridge being fully operational
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people of Goa on the occasion of the Zuari Bridge being fully operational. He said the bridge will boost tourism and commerce by improving connectivity. “Congratulations to the people of Goa on the Zuari Bridge being fully operational! This key project will improve connectivity between northern and southern Goa, thus boosting tourism and […]
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After LG seeks probe into drug quality in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister questions late action
After Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sought a probe into the quality of drugs supplied in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj questioned the delay in addressing the concern raised by him a month ago regarding negligence of an official in monitoring medicine quality. Earlier in the day, LG Saxena recommended a CBI […]
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Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case: Court directs ED to file reply on bail plea of Daud Nasir
The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file a reply on the bail plea of Daud Nasir. He has been in custody in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case lodged by the ED. Special judge Rakesh Syal directed the ED to file a reply […]
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Udhayanidhi Stalin denies use of any “bad word” following ‘father’s money’ jibe at Nirmala Sitharaman
Coming up with a clarification on his statement for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said he hasn’t used any bad words for Sitharaman and if anybody points it out, he will take it back. Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked Udhayanidhi Stalin to “watch his words,” responding to the latter’s ‘father’s […]
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PM Modi’s ‘Ab Ki Baar 50% Vote Paar’ slogan is “arrogance”: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan of ‘Ab Ki Baar 50% Vote Paar’ (this time more than 50 per cent vote) given to BJP workers as “arrogance and overconfidence” that the voters will give a befitting reply. PM Modi gave the slogan during a BJP office-bears […]
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21-year-old Delhi University student dies by suicide
A 20-year-old woman, who was pursuing her graduation from Delhi University and whose mother works in the Intelligence Bureau, allegedly died by suicide in her room, according to the police. A suicide note has been found, which is general and doesn’t disclose any specific allegation, the police added. “On December 22, at about 3:00 pm, a PCR call […]
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Delhi HC constitutes committee for improvement of health facilities in prison
The Delhi High Court on Friday formed a Committee headed by the Health Secretary of the Delhi Government to give suggestions to improve the healthcare facilities in prisons in the national capital, observing that every prison inmate has an inherent right to life and humane treatment. This committee will give […]
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J-K: Govt announces compensation, jobs to families of 3 civilians killed in Poonch district
Jammu and Kashmir administration announced compensation and jobs to the families of three civilians who were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch district. As per the JK government, “After the deaths of three civilians were reported yesterday in Baffliaz, Poonch district, the medico-legal formalities were […]