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Kerala Health Minister holds meeting amid concerns over new coronavirus strain
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , December 23 A high-level meeting chaired by Kerala health minister KK Shailaja was held on Tuesday in the backdrop of the new strain of coronavirus reported in the UK.
This new variant of SARS-CoV-2…
Supplementary budget of Rs 4063.89 crore tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , December 22 : The Uttarakhand government has tabled a supplementary budget of Rs 4063.89 crore in the state Assembly on the first day of the Winter Session.
Through the supplementary budget, the…
Amit Shah to visit Assam on Sat, many opposition leaders may join BJP
Guwahati, Dec 22 Union Home Minister Amit Shah would visit Assam on December 26 and during his visit, several leaders of the opposition parties are likely to join the ruling BJP, party sources said here on Tuesday.
BJP leaders said…
Jund Al Aqsa case: NIA raids 7 places in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 22 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at seven locations in Kerala in connection with an ongoing case linking proscribed Syria-based terrorist organisation Jund Al Aqsa.
The…
Don’t think night curfew or lockdown should be imposed in Maharashtra, says Thackeray
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , December 21 Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said, he doesn't think a night curfew or another lockdown should be imposed though many people have suggested this to him.
"Many people…
PM to deliver inaugural address at India International Science Festival today
New Delhi December 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 on Tuesday at 4:30 pm via video conferencing.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan…
Mamata demands national holiday on Christmas, accuses BJP of ‘religious hatred’
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 22 Hitting out at the BJP-led central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned Centre as to why Christmas is not declared as a "national holiday".
"Last year…
It does not suit home minister to tell lies for political mileage: Mamta
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 21 After Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government of corruption and anarchy during his two-day tour of the state over the weekend, Chief…
Tough times for Congress after veterans’ demise
New Delhi, Dec 21 The Congress is again facing a crisis as in a short span of time, the party has lost two veterans - Ahmed Patel and Motilal Vora too passed away on Monday.
In her condolence message, party chief Sonia Gandhi said "Shri…
Two LeT terrorists surrender on appeal by families during encounter in J-K
Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) , December 22 : Two local terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) surrendered on appeal of families during the encounter with security forces at Tongdounu here.
According to the Kashmir Zone Police, during…
GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo gears up for distribution of Covid-19 vaccines
Hyderabad (Telangana) , December 22 GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo is preparing for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
With the vaccines being developed by various organizations across the world, it is equally important for the…
63 members of 4 militant groups surrender in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) , December 22 As many as 63 cadres of eight militant groups surrendered at an event in Guwahati here, in presence of the Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday.
Director-General of Police (DGP), Bhaskar…
Telangana Gov. call for making agriculture sustainable
Hyderabad, Dec 21 (UNI) Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday called for use of new technology to make agriculture sustainable.
She said that ensuring environment-friendly and sustainable agriculture that brings profits…
President Kovind condoles demise of Motilal Vora
New Delhi, Dec 21 (UNI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday condoled the demise of veteran Congress leader Motilal Vora, who passed away here at the age of 93.
In a tweet, the President said, 'Sad to hear that veteran Congress leader…
No more floods in Purvanchal area: CM Yogi
Mau (UNI) Dedicating development projects worth Rs. 136 crore, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that soon the Purvanchal area of the state will get rid of the flood problem permanently.
"The Jalshakti…
We won’t tolerate any harm to the country’s self-respect: Rajnath
New Delhi/ Dundigal: "Let me reiterate, we don't want conflict, but peace. But we will not tolerate any harm to the country's self-respect," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. He was speaking at the combined graduation parade…
CAA rules to be considered after COVID vaccination starts: Amit Shah
BOLPUR: Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the recent attack on BJP chief J P Nadda's convoy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted the Centre has the right to summon state IPS officers responsible for…
India likely to start Covid-19 vaccination in January
NEW DELHI: Dec.20 The Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK, which has led to a surge in the infection rate…
Govt invites Farmer’s Unions, next round of talks
NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday wrote to the protesting farmer unions inviting them for the next round of talks and asked them to choose a convenient date. In a letter to the union leaders, Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek…
Minimum Support Price will stay for agriculture produce: Union minister VK Singh
THANJAVUR: Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agriculture produce like paddy, wheat will stay said VK Singh, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways.
Talking to reporters in Thanjavur on Sunday where he attended an outreach…
