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PM views progress of Light Housing projects of PMAY
Bhopal, July 3 (UNI) Premier Narendra Modi and Secretary (Housing and Urban Affairs) Durga Shanker Mishra on Saturday observed via video-conferencing the Light House Project being constructed in Indore District under the Pradhan Mantri Awas…
CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees, says huge role
The IAF, sources said, is aware that its assets will be divided among the proposed theatre commands, and the theatre commander will be reporting directly to the Chiefs of Staff Committee headed by the CDS.
12.5 lakh private school students ‘missing’, Haryana sounds alert
The data submitted by private schools to the Haryana Education Department shows that 17.31 lakh students had enrolled for the 2021-22 academic session as of June 28, against 29.83 lakh last year.
Reddy-led panel on Ladakh to also have Kargil representatives
The committee is expected to discuss and address concerns regarding protection of land, culture, language and jobs in the region following abrogation of Article 370.
Kerala highway robbery: Cops summon state BJP chief for questioning
Several BJP leaders in Thrissur district, BJP state general secretary (organization) M Ganeshan, K Surendran’s office secretary Dipin and his driver Libeesh have earlier been questioned.
PM Modi praises doctors, tells them to take up studies on yoga
With 49 per cent of India's vulnerable population of age 60 and above having been given at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Prime Minister praised doctors — who were the first to be administered the shots — for playing a crucial…
Kargil panel meets MoS, discusses statehood for Ladakh, Article 370, 35A
A delegation of Kargil Democratic Alliance, a coalition of political, social and religious organisations in Kargil, had an over two-hour meeting with the junior minister at North Block.
Political and civil society representatives from…
Valley parties open to discussions with delimitation panel
The Commission is scheduled to visit J&K between July 6 and July 9 and hold discussions with political parties, public representatives and officials of the UT administration for redrawing of boundaries of Assembly seats.
SC rejects Centre’s plea to review ruling against state power on SEBCs
With the review plea dismissed, the Centre can now move a curative writ petition, the last legal resort available to remedy a judgment of the Supreme Court, or address the issue through Parliament.
Chhattisgarh: Residential schools shut, students home, officials fear Maoist influence
The scheme was meant to bring children from remote and inaccessible areas with few education opportunities to the block headquarters, where these residential schools, with furnished classrooms and playgrounds, are located.
Amid crisis, Punjab shuts down power to industry for two days
The orders came soon after the state-owned power utility PSPCL imposed two-day compulsory shut down of the industry, including rolling mills, arc and induction furnaces with immediate effect to mitigate the crisis.
With Punjab reeling…
J&K: Cops take the load, help Health Dept carry out drive
In Singh's arduous climb lay the story of Reasi district’s success in vaccination, and efforts of the 5,700-plus VDC members across remote and hilly areas to allay vaccine fears among people and help them reach inoculation centres.
Supreme Court to hear plea seeking President’s Rule in Bengal
A bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and the Election Commission of India.
Meerut-Ghaziabad-Delhi rapid rail to open before deadline: UP Govt
A government spokesperson claimed that the Meerut-Ghaziabad-Delhi Rapid Rail, a joint venture of the Centre and the UP government worth Rs 30,274 crore, would begin operations before its scheduled time.
Dubious vaccination camps: Centre asks state govt for report on fake jabs
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to Chief Secretary Hari Krishna Dwivedi on Tuesday, saying the ministry’s attention was drawn to the matter by the state’s Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in a letter dated June 25.…
After Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand says cut private vaccine share
As per the new vaccination policy that rolled out on June 21, 25% of the shots are to be provided to private hospitals, which can charge a fixed amount as service rate above the price of the vaccine.
Halt rallies, protests defying Covid protocol, Bombay HC tells state
The court referred to a recent protest held over the naming of the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport after late socialist leader D B Patil and several rallies organised seeking reservations for the Maratha community among others.
PM chairs Council of Ministers meeting, discuss Covid-19, security issues
New Delhi, Jun 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the Council of Ministers meeting on a virtual mode amid the speculation of the Cabinet expansion in the coming days.
The meeting, being attended by all Cabinet…
India among 5 nations responsible for 80% of world’s planned coal plants: Report
New Delhi: Five Asian countries, including India, are responsible for 80 per cent of the world's planned new coal plants. These plants will endanger Paris climate goals despite the availability of cheaper renewables, a report by…
Three TRF militants killed, 2 soldiers injured in Kulgam encounter
Srinagar, Jun 30 (UNI) As many as three TRF militants were on Wednesday killed and two Army soldiers injured in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir's…
