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Prof Stiglitz and Dr Swaminathan laud Kerala’s competent administration
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (UNI) Nobel laureate Economist Prof Joseph E Stiglitz on Monday said that the factors that have contributed to Kerala's success are "competent Govt institutions, competent administration, participatory democracy…
Union Education Minister launches ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon
New Delhi , February 1 Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday launched the ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon and said that it will provide an opportunity to forward the economic and cultural ties of India and ASEAN…
Bihar opposition:Budget focused only on government entities’ sale
Patna: The Opposition parties in Bihar on Monday slammed the Union Budget, and said it only focused on selling government entities like airports, warehouses and PSUs. Even as the ruling BJP and JDU welcomed the Budget, its alliance partner…
Shivalik Arboretum inaugurated in Nainital, showcases diversity of Shivalik Hills
Nainital (Uttarakhand) , February 1 The 'Shivalik Arboretum', showcasing floral diversity of the Shivalik Hills was inaugurated on Sunday at Jeolikote in Nainital by renowned environmentalist Ajay Rawat.
Spread over an area of three…
AIMIM appoints 8 MLAs as observers for Bengal Assembly elections
PATNA: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asadiddin Owaisi on Sunday appointed eight MLAs as the party observer for West Bengal Assembly elections.
MLA from Bihar Jokihat Shahnawaz has been made observer for Assembly…
After declaring India as ‘Jagat Guru’, Shah Faesal praises PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki…
SRINAGAR: After declaring India as “Jagat Guru” following the rollout of Covid-19 vaccination drive, former IAS officer-turned-J&K politician Shah Faesal, who quit politics last year after his release from detention, praised Prime…
Sukhbir honours Tikait at Ghazipur, extends total support (Ld)
Ghazipur, Jan 31, Two days after his Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) appealed to party workers to reach dharna sites on Delhi borders to support farmers, its President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday "honored" farmer leader Rakesh Tikait. Tikait…
Farmers’ protest: Delhi Police beefs us security at Delhi-UP border
New Delhi , February 1 Security at the Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border has been tightened in view of ongoing farmers' protest at the borders of the national capital against the Centre's three farm laws.
The Delhi Police…
FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2021 today
New Delhi , February 1 All eyes are fixed on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she is set to present Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament on Monday, at a time when India is recovering from the COVID-19 crisis.
The Budget…
Schools to open for classes 6 to 8 in Rajasthan from Feb 8
Jaipur (Rajasthan) , February 1 Schools in Rajasthan for students of Classes 6 to 8 will open from February 8 after a gap of 10 months due to the pandemic-induced lockdown, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said announced on Sunday, adding…
PM Modi to visit West Bengal on Feb 7 to dedicate infrastructural projects
Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) , January 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on February 7 to dedicate infrastructural projects worth Rs 4,742 crore to the nation, said Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister…
HP: New efforts to be made for development of Sheep-herders
Dharamshala, Jan 31 (UNI) : Forest, Youth and Sports Minister Rakesh Pathania on Sunday said that new efforts will be made for the development of sheep herders and cattle rearers for their Integrated Development .
Forest minister was…
Stir against agri laws regains momentum after Tikait mobilises support from UP, Punjab
GHAZIABAD/NEW DELHI: The agitation against the farm laws appeared to regain momentum on Saturday after rallying support from the agricultural community of the crucial western Uttar Pradesh region, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
NSUI launches campaign to highlight unemployment issue
New Delhi , January 31 Congress student wing, National Students Union of India (NSUI) has launched a campaign across the country with the theme 'Give a job or take back degree' to highlight the unemployment issue in the country.…
Economic Survey 2020-21 praises Yogi govt’s COVID management
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , January 31 The economic survey of India 2020-21 has praised Yogi Adityanath government's COVID-19 management during the pandemic, the state government said in a release.
It comes after World Health…
Uttarakhand CM releases State Sikh Coordination Committee’s 2021 calendar
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , January 30 Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday released the 2021 calendar of the Uttarakhand Sikh Coordination Committee in Janta Darshan Hall located at the Chief Minister's residence here.
"A…
BJP MP Tejaswi Surya visits Dakshineswar Kali Temple, says party will form "clean &…
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) , January 30 While visiting the Dakshineswar Kali Temple here on Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and youth wing leader Tejaswi Surya said the party will form a "new, clean and transparent"…
Will give notice for amendment in motion of thanks on President’s address: Shakti Sinh Gohil
New Delhi , January 31 Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shakti Sinh Gohil on Saturday said that opposition is ready for debate in parliament on the motion of thanks on President's address and that they are ready with the amendments in it.…
BJP chief Nadda offers prayers at Madurai’s Meenakshi temple
Madurai (Tamil Nadu): As part of his two-day visit to poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Saturday offered prayers at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. He was accompanied by party leaders and…
Woman among 4 jailed for pushing teenager into flesh trade
Thane, Jan 30 (UNI) Four persons including a woman who were found guilty of the offences under the POCSO and other IPC acts have been convicted by a Special POCSO Court here on Saturday and handed in 05-10 years of rigorous imprisonment.…
