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Prices of agriculture produce falling down as Centre not paying attention: Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the prices of agricultural produce were falling down in the country as the Union government was not paying attention to the problems being faced by the farming community.
Speaking at a farmers’…
Money laundering case: ED issues lookout circular against Anil Deshmukh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a look out notice against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who has skipped at least five summons issued by the agency in connection with a money laundering investigation against…
Varun calls for talks with farmers; BJP leaders say won’t impact poll prospects
EVEN AS central leaders of the BJP maintained that Jat leader Rakesh Tikait’s call at the Muzaffarnagar Mahapanchayat to vote against the party would not do much damage to its prospects in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh election, party MP Varun…
Gandhi Ashram expansion: Work begins on relocating residents, getting 6 Trusts on board
The Gujarat government has set itself a three-year deadline for the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project, but a key challenge lies in bringing on board the multiple stakeholders — the six Trusts who own the land, the ashramwasis whose…
Ganesh Chaturthi: Karnataka bans processions, cultural gatherings
In the wake of persisting concerns over Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government has banned public processions and cultural programmes for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, set to be celebrated from September 10.
In revised guidelines issued on…
Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar: Eye on UP polls, farm leaders take on BJP
Challenging the BJP-led NDA with just months to go for the UP elections, farm leaders driving the movement against the Centre’s new agricultural laws staged a major show of strength in Muzaffarnagar Sunday, announcing in front of thousands…
Uttar Pradesh writing new story of development: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday said the state is getting rid of mafia, mosquito and filth, and is scripting a new story of development.
“There was a time when eastern Uttar Pradesh was a hub of mafia and also cases…
Mehbooba criticises Centre for FIR over draping of Geelani’s body in Pak flag
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday flayed the central government for the filing of an FIR over the draping of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s body in a Pakistani flag and the alleged raising of “anti-national” slogans…
BJP to organise ‘Seva and Samarpan’ campaign to mark Modi’s 2 decades in public service
To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “two decades in public service”, the BJP will organise a 20-day “Seva and Samarpan” campaign comprising various welfare activities that will commence on his birthday on September 17.
Since Modi…
Beat constables have made democracy successful: Amit Shah
Democracy is not just elections, but protection of individual liberty and freedom of expression that police ensure by maintaining law and order, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday.
“Democracy is not just elections. In democracy,…
BJP: Jan Ashirwad Yatra success proof of people’s faith in PM
The BJP on Saturday claimed that the Jan Ashirwad Yatra has been a greater success than the party expected and it is a living example of people’s faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson Sudhanshu…
Faceoff: Centre objected but Supreme Court Collegium firm on 12 names for HCs
Setting the stage for a fresh confrontation with the Government, the Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its decision recommending the appointment of 12 candidates, including three judicial officers, to five High Courts.
The 12 names…
Haryana: CM Manohar Lal Khattar wants IPS officer on IAS cadre post, Anil Vij blocks move
In a move that runs contrary to the All India Services (Cadre) rules, Haryana government is pushing to appoint an IPS officer on a cadre post meant for IAS officers. While CM Manohar Lal Khattar’s office has backed the move to appoint an…
Badal family conspiring against farmers in connivance with Modi: KS Sandhwan
Chandigarh, Sep 4 (UNI) “The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has termed the political rallies being held by Sukhbir Singh Badal as an attempt to undermine the farmers’ agitation, which clearly proves that the Badal family and the Akali Dal were…
Mohali: Minerva CA and MPCA match ends in tie; teams get two points each
Mohali, Sep 4 (UNI) Minerva Cricket Academy and MPCA got two points each as their match ended in a tie and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association defeated PCA Colts by 42 runs (VJD Method) in the 26th All India J P Atray Memorial Cricket…
PM Modi to interact with Covid Warriers, beneficiaries in Himachal on Monday
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the Covid vaccination program in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
The interaction will be done…
Himachal: CPI(M) and local Apple growers gherao Horti & Agro Minister MS Thakur
Shimla, Sep 3 (UNI) Theog Unit of CPI (M) and local apple growers on Friday gheraoed the Horticulture Minister Mahinder Singh Thakur and Agriculture Minister Varendra Kanwar at Theog market over the failure of Jai Ram Government to…
Supreme Court rejects Bengal plea to appoint DGP without UPSC involvement
SUPREME COURT on Friday rejected West Bengal government’s plea to allow it to appoint the state Director General of Police without the involvement of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), saying it had already dealt with and dismissed…
Violators of home quarantine will be penalised: Kerala CM
As daily Covid-19 cases remain high, Kerala government on Friday decided to penalise those who venture out of home quarantine.
After a meeting of representatives of three-tier local bodies, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said local…
Supreme Court Collegium clears 68 for HCs; 10 women, 44 from Bar
Making a determined bid to fill the large number of vacancies in High Courts across the country, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 68 names, including 10 women, for elevation to the courts. This is the first time the Collegium has…
