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Will implement 13-point charter of initiatives once SAD-BSP alliance voted to power
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday announced a thirteen point charter of initiatives which the SAD-BSP alliance will implement once it 'comes to power' in the state in 2022.
The slew…
CPM MLA R. Singha praise on JR Thakur’s functioning as CM
Shimla, Aug 3 (UNI) In a rare bonhomie, CPM MLA Rakesh Singha on Tuesday showered praise on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for his style of work and equated him to former CM Virbahdra Singh.
He said that he is impressed…
Indian Army chopper crashed in Ranjit Sagar Dam
Pathankot, Aug 3 (UNI) A helicopter of the Indian Army on Tuesday morning crashed into the deep waters of the Ranjit Sagar Lake, which falls in Basohli area of Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir, about 30 kms from Pathankot, and shares…
SC to hear plea against appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi top cop
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a plea against the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner. The petition has Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the…
PM slams opposition for disrupting Parliament session
New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed opposition parties for disrupting the Monsoon Session of Parliament, and said the lawmakers should ensure that the dignity of the House is maintained.
The remarks came…
Congress-Opposition Break Bread together, discuss unity for 2024 polls
New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI) Amid stalemate and protests in Parliament, leaders of 15 Opposition parties on Tuesday morning attended a strategy meet called by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, which was followed by a cycle march to…
Himachal HC issues contempt notice to UP district Magistrate
Shimla, Aug 2 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday issued notices of contempt to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Bhaghpat district of Uttar Pradesh for not complying with the court order to release an NDPS…
Chennai man arrested for posing as police officer
DINDIGUL: We may all envy seeing important dignitaries, especially uniformed officers, riding in big cars installed with red and blue beacons. The siren sounds would make heads turn and other road users to pave way for such cars.
But a…
Centre red-flags AAP govt plan to hike MLA salary
NEW DELHI: The central government has rejected the proposal of Delhi government to increase the salary of MLAs.According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rejected the proposal of Delhi government to remove the cap on the…
Two dead as rains pound many areas; defence aircraft launch rescue ops in 3 flood-hit villages
Defence aircraft on Monday launched rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in some flooded villages in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh as heavy rains continued to lash large parts of the state, especially Shivpuri and…
India to get $82 M Harpoon anti-ship missiles from US
Washington, Aug 2 (UNI/Sputnik) The Biden administration has approved the $82 million sale of a Harpoon over-the-horizon anti-ship missile test kit to India, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Monday.
“The State…
Marwadi University signs Ravindra Jadeja as brand Ambassador
Rajkot, Aug 2 (UNI) Gujarat-based Marwadi University has roped in cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, as its brand Ambassador. Jadeja is an all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and plays for IPL team Chennai Super Kings.
He is a…
PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on August 9
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an open debate on maritime security at the UN Security Council on August 9, as part of high-level engagement with the world community during India’s month-long presidency.
This…
PM Modi launches e-RUPI, cashless and contactless digital payment instrument
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched digital payment solution e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment.
e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based e-Voucher, which is delivered to…
Government hopes for split in Opposition ranks to break Parliament impasse
NEW DELHI: With the monsoon session of Parliament entering the last leg, the government is hoping for a division in the Opposition ranks by taking up discussions on Covid-19 and farmer agitations in Lok Sabha, while packing the legislative…
Need alert, nimble diplomats team at UN, says Shashi Tharoor as India assumes presidency
New Delhi , August 1 : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has placed trust in Indian diplomats as the country assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Sunday and said that India needs "alert and nimble" at…
HP Assembly longest monsoon session begins today
Shimla, Aug 1 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly longest ever monsoon session
would begin on Monday which would remain in session for ten days from August 2 to August
13, 2021 at Shimla.
Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr Vippin Singh…
Dr Vimla Sud, stalwart in Dentistry passes away
Chandigarh, Aug 1 (UNI) First female dentist of Undivided India Dr Vimla Sud left passed away on Sunday at the age of about 100 years.
Dr Puneet Girdhar, Joint Director, Medical Education and Research, Punjab, Member Dental Council of…
Kejriwal holds discussions with Punjab MLAs
Chandigarh, Aug 1 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had a discussion with the Punjab MLAs on ways to make the state prosperous and strengthening the nationwide farmers’ movement.
The…
Delhi Metro’s Grey Line extn, Trilokpuri of Pink Line to open on Aug 6
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand extension of Grey Line of the Delhi Metro and the Trilokpuri section of Pink Line between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations will be inaugurated on August 6,…
