Due to non-compliance with the instructions of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Uttarakhand government on Saturday took over the property of Dehradun Integrated Arena Ltd, the firm authorised to operate the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here. The state government has also taken the stadium under its control, according to an official […]
Uttarakhand: Wildlife smuggler nabbed with 2 leopard skins in Uttarkashi
The special operation group (SOG) of Uttarakhand police, with the support of the forest department, arrested an alleged wildlife smuggler on Saturday and recovered two leopard skins from his possession in the district. Taking to its social media handle, Uttarkashi Police posted on X, “Major action by Uttarkashi Police on wildlife smuggling. A […]
Senior IAS officers from Uttar Pradesh encourage Amity youth to contribute to developed India
An Entrepreneur Orientation Programme was organized today at Amity university Noida Campus to encourage the youth of the University and familiarise them with the Prime Minister’s National Vision of Contribution to a Developed India by 2047. The event focused on providing insights into the developments in Uttar Pradesh, a state playing a crucial role in […]
Tamil Nadu: 9 killed, 3 critical in Virudhnagar firecracker factory explosion
At least nine people have been killed and three are reported to be in critical condition after a massive explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Virudhnagar district on Saturday. According to Virudhunagar District Collector Jeyaseelan, “The accident took place around 12 pm today. Nine people have died and […]
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, UP CM Yogi takes stock of preparations for GBC@IV
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took stock of the preparations being made for the upcoming Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Saturday, given Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to the event, and delivered necessary instructions to the concerned officials. During his inspection, CM Yogi prioritized […]
Congress veteran Kamal Nath reaches Delhi amid speculation of switching to BJP
The arrival of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his MP son Nakul Nath at Delhi airport on Saturday has fuelled speculation that the veteran Congress leader could switch sides to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Earlier, a post of a former Congress leader and BJP state spokesperson […]
Uttarakhand: Chief Electoral Officer conducts high-level meeting over law and order ahead of LS polls
Chief Electoral Officer Dr BVRC Purushottam took a high-level meeting regarding law and order, deployment of police forces and central security forces Uttarakhand in view of the upcoming general elections. The meeting was held at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium located in the Secretariat on Saturday. Officials from Police […]
Madhya Pradesh: “Baseless,” says MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari on speculation of Kamal Nath switching to BJP
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday termed the speculation that former chief minister Kamal Nath could cross over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as “baseless.” Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Patwari said, “For the first time when Kamal Nath fought elections, then Indira Gandhi said that […]
PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS Rajkot on February 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the AIIMS at Rajkot on Sunday next week. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot in Gujarat is one amongst the several new AIIMS, being established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) of the Ministry of Health […]
ISRO launches weather monitoring satellite INSAT-3DS
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday conducted a successful launch of its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS aboard GSLV F14 at 5.35 pm from the Sriharikota spaceport. The satellite will study weather forecasts and natural disaster warnings. In its 16th mission, the GSLV deployed the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers […]
National Convention: PM Modi says ‘Kamal Ka Phool’ the party’s candidate for LS polls
Amid the BJP’s ongoing National Convention in the national capital on Saturday, the party’s national general secretary Vinod Tawde said national president JP Nadda delivered the opening address at the meeting while the key office-bearers also received certain instructions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing party leaders and charges at the convention, PM […]
Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in Market Yard shop in Pune, no casualties
A massive fire broke out in a shop in the Market Yard area of Pune on Saturday, fire officials said. The blaze erupted in a shop near gate number 10 of the Market Yard. Four fire tenders are on the spot, and efforts to bring the fire under control are underway. As of now, no casualties have been […]
If BJP does not lose 2024 Lok Sabha polls, AAP will make India free from BJP in 2029″: Kejriwal in Delhi assembly
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, saying that if the ruling party at the Centre does not face defeat in this year’s general elections, then the Aam Aadmi Party “will make India free of BJP” rule in the next Lok Sabha elections. […]
Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, 10 injured in Virudhnagar firecracker factory explosion
At least 8 people were killed and 10 others injured after a massive explosion that took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Virudhnagar district on Saturday evening. According to fire department officials, “8 people have been killed in the explosion at a firecracker factory in the Virudhnagar district. 10 people have been […]
Mizoram: 90 bags of poppy seeds weighing 5400 kg seized in joint operation, 2 arrested
In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles and Customs Preventive Force of Champhai in Mizoram recovered and seized 90 bags of poppy seeds weighing 5400 kg at the Zokhawthar area in Champhai district and arrested two. According to Assam Rifles, the market value of the seized poppy seeds is about Rs 19.44 lakh. A press statement issued […]