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Chamoli cloud burst: Situation under control now, report of damage being compiled, says official
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) , May 5 The cloud burst incident in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has affected about eight Public Works Development roads.
According to Mukesh Repaswal, Additional Deputy Commissioner, the situation…
Death of COVID-19 patients due to non supplying of oxygen ‘criminal act, not less than…
Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) , May 5 The death of COVID-19 patients due to non supplying of oxygen is a "criminal act and not less than a "genocide", said that the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday amid reports of shortage of medical…
HC stays permission of all green felling or lopping within Shimla MC
Shimla May 4 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High court on Tuesday stayed all permission of green felling or lopping of tree in Shimla Municipal Corporation while hearing a petition of illegal felling of Healthy tree in the civic body.
Division…
Returning Officer Final Authority under Law to decide on recounting in Nandigram constituency
Kolkata, May 4 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that the Returning Officer (RO) appointed by the poll panel is the final authority under the law to decide on recounting
in Nandigram constituency.
In a…
Rival Rajarshi Shahu Shetkari Aghadi gains control over Gokul Dairy
Kolhapur, May 4 (UNI) The opposition front, led by three state ministers, successfully ousted the ruling front, led by industrialist Mahadevrao Mahadik, after 25 years and wrested control over the 21-member board of directors of the…
Additional supply of 200 metric tonns of oxygen should be provided to Maharashtra
Aurangabad, May 4 (UNI) Maharashtra state Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte on Tuesday sent a letter to Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba and demanded additional supply of 200 metric tons of oxygen to Maharashtra and 10 ISO tankers for…
Jitendra to file defamation suit of Rs One cr against BJP’s Randhawa
Jammu, May 3 (UNI) Soon after a senior BJP leader and former MLC levelled allegations of corruption against Union MoS in PMO and his staff, Dr Jitendra Singh said that he will be filing a defamation suit of Rs one crore against him.
Ex MLC…
BJP leader moves SC seeking CBI probe into West Bengal violence
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the incidents of violence reported from West Bengal after the election results were announced.
In his plea, Mr Bhatia…
Indian Navy deploys 7 ships to transport oxygen-filled cryogenic containers from abroad
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) In support of the nation’s fight against Covid-19 and as part of operation 'Samudra Setu II’, the Indian Navy on Saturday said that seven Indian Naval ships INS Kolkata, Kochi, Talwar, Tabar, Trikand, Jalashwa and…
Transport services in HP crippled due to strike
Shimla, May 3(UNI) After failure of govt to not pursue the private buses and Transport operators all passengers and good transport services remained cripple in the state.
As many as 3500 private bus routes affected the movement of…
Mamata Banerjee elected leader of TMC legislative party unanimously
Kolkata, May 3 (UNI) TMC's newly elected legislators on Monday elected Mamata Banerjee as their leader, who is expected to take oath as the chief minister for the third straight term on Wednesday, May 5, according to Partha Chatterjee.…
Former J&K Gov Jagmohan passes away, PM condoles demise
New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan Malhotra passed away here in the capital city after suffering from a brief illness.
He was 94.
Prime Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the demise of former J&K…
No shortage of oxygen in India, use it judiciously: Centre
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday said medical oxygen being given to COVID-19 patients, especially in hospitals, should be used "judiciously" and claimed that there was "shortage" of the life-giving gas in the country.
At a routine…
MHA asks West Bengal government to send report on post-poll political violence in state
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday sought a report from the West Bengal government on post-poll violence targeting opposition workers in the state.
Political workers, including from BJP, were allegedly targeted by opponents since the…
BJP announces nationwide dharna on May 5 against ‘violence by TMC workers
NEW DELHI: BJP president JP Nadda will be on a two-day visit to West Bengal starting from Tuesday to hold a protest against the alleged atrocities on party workers in the state by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
He will…
Delhi, Maha among 13 states showing some signs of decline in new cases but still early days: Centre
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday said the rising number of daily COVID-19 cases in some states remains a cause of concern and while a few others like Delhi and Maharashtra are plateauing in terms of daily cases, these are "very early…
Construction of PM’s residence to be completed by December 2022
NEW DELHI: The construction of the prime minister's residence under the ambitious Central Vista project will be completed by December 2022, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has informed a government-appointed expert panel, which…
BJP, ABVP offices in Bengal allegedly vandalised by TMC workers
Asansol (West Bengal) , May 4 A day after the Trinamool Congress emerged victorious in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Asansol was allegedly vandalised by the Trinamool Congress…
J-K LG approves financial incentives for COVID warriors
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) , May 4 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved special financial incentives for COVID-19 Warriors of Health and Medical Education Department of the union territory.
As…
Delhi CM holds meeting to further strengthen home isolation system for COVID-19 patients
New Delhi, May 4 Amid the massive COVID-19 crisis in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary Health to…
