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Natural disasters claimed 218 lives in HP: Minister
Shimla, Aug 4(UNI) Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Mahender Singh Thakur on Wednesday told the state Assembly that climate change, global warming and relentless tunneling in the power projects are wreaking havoc during monsoon season.
He…
Cab Secretary reviews Swachh Himachal-Swasth Himachal campaign preparations
Hamirpur (HP), Aug 4 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Anil Khachi on Wednesday presided over the review meeting for successful implementation of Swachh Himachal-Swasth Himachal campaign-2021, which would commence from August 9-15 to…
Bommai’s Cabinet takes shape; 29 sworn in ministers
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (UNI) The cabinet expansion laboured by the incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai in the brainstorming two-day deliberations with the top BJP brass in Delhi has all the glimpses of cabinet expansion Prime…
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant sails for maiden sea trials
Kochi, Aug 4 (UNI) Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ sailed for her maiden sea trials on Wednesday.
This also happens to be the 50th year of the carrier's illustrious predecessor’s key role in the victory during the 1971 war.…
Congress, Akali Dal MPs indulge in verbal spat over farm laws
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) MPs from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress from Punjab engaged in a verbal spat over farm laws outside Parliament on Wednesday morning.
SAD leaders were standing outside the Parliament building with placards…
India joins grouping of Portuguese speaking countries as observer
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) India has joined the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) as Associate Observer, taking forward efforts to strengthen cooperation with Lusophone countries, Minister of State for External Affairs…
Rahul Gandhi meets family of minor rape victim in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the minor girl, who was allegedly raped, murder, and cremated forcefully in the Cantonment area of Delhi.
The nine-year old Dalit girl was…
Krishna river water dispute: CJI recuses himself
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Chief Justice NV Ramana on Wednesday recused himself from hearing the dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of river Krishna waters after the Andhra counsel said there was no possibility of…
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further two years.
Briefing mediapersons about the Cabinet decision, Union Minister of…
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…
