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Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, flagged off buses for college students under the 'U-Special' scheme on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, the Delhi CM said, "This U Special was closed for years, which neither the AAP government nor the Congress government cared about. I am happy that the BJP government, in its short tenure, has once again brought vibrancy to Delhi University, wherein students will be able to trave ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, to coordinate with the district administration and take appropriate steps for channelisation to drain out the water from the lake formed due to debris in the Syanachatti area of Uttarkashi district. According to an official release, the Chief Minister instructed officials to take effective and precautionary measures to ensure the s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the fina ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh Jubbal sub-division were shut on Thursday due to continuous rainfall, landslides, and road blockages since last night, as per the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). As per the statement from DDMA Shimla, All educational institutions in the sub-division Jubbal are closed today, in view of the continuous rainfall/landslides and road blocks since last night. Continuous heavy rainfall over ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Likely To Visit West Bengal on August 22 for I ...Read More >
A flash flood, caused by a cloudburst in Rishi Dogri Valley, struck a road construction site in Kinnaur, injuring one and stranding several. The Indian Army responded swiftly, utilizing Logistics Drone High Altitude system to deliver essential supplies like food and coconut water. Personnel guided civilians to safety, and the injured person was evacuated to Reckong Peo hospital. A sudden flash flood swept through Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district on Tuesday evening, wreaking havoc at an ong ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
Shimla: The Army rescued four people, including one injured, after flash floods hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit the higher reaches of Rishi Dogri valley in Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening and the bridge across the Sutlej river was inundated. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam, the Army said. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Ad ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army rescued four people, including one injured, after flash floods hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit the higher reaches of Rishi Dogri valley in Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening and the bridge across the Sutlej river was inundated. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam, the Army said. On receiving an urgent request from the superi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An ongoing case in the Delhi High Court has brought fresh focus on corruption and extortion rackets allegedly operating inside Tihar Jail, with the court informed on Wednesday that nine prison officials have been suspended and transferred following a preliminary probe. The officials are accused of colluding with inmates to extort money in exchange for providing certain facilities within the prison. The action followed a series of court directions in response to a petition by a former ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a bid to tackle severe air pollution in the city, the Delhi government will soon launch a pilot project that will test catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices on heavy commercial vehicles. The initiative, spearheaded by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), will focus on retrofitting 30 BS-III and BS-IV vehicles with the emission control devices. The devices, which have shown promise in reducing particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) in the early hours of Thursday. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Delhi-Haryana border witnessed intense showers. Earlier, heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday. Areas including Minto Bridge, Vijay Chowk, Moti Bagh flyover, Rafi Marg, and Nizamuddin flyover witnessed intense showers. According to the India Meteorological Departm ...Read More >
On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the waterlogging situation at the ITO area. She said clear instructions had been issued to officials for effective drainage arrangements. Several areas of Delhi witnessed waterlogging after heavy rains lashed the capital city in the early hours of Sunday. The India Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall on Sunday. Areas including Vijay Chowk, Connaught Place, Minto Bridge, Sarojini Nagar, AIIMS, and Panchkuian Marg witnessed ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 1: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu marked its first anniversary of public service today, celebrating a year of impactful healthcare delivery, academic excellence and infrastructural milestones. Commissioned in August 2024, AIIMS Jammu has swiftly developed into a comprehensive multispecialty tertiary care institute. Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yo ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate has framed charges against Saisree Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) and others for defrauding a bank of Rs 7.51 crore. The ED said SEPL engaged in the layering of loan funds through its bank accounts. A part of the loan was siphoned off and withdrawn in cash and used for the personal benefit of SEPL directors. The investigation revealed that SEPL received Rs 13.53 crore from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., which it deposited in its current account held with Andhra Bank ...Read More >
Aizawl, July 18: The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Mizoram Truck Drivers' Association (MTDA) against the Mizoram Government, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDLC), and others on the issue of poor condition of the national highways 6 and 306. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Marly Vankung and Justice Kaushik Goswami heard the couns ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC is set to begin structural strengthening work on the Parel TT flyover in October this year. To minimise traffic inconvenience, the repairs will be carried out in phases by closing one lane at a time. The repair work was originally planned two years ago but was deferred as the Delisle Road Bridge in Lower Parel was still under reconstruction at the time. Undertaking both projects simultaneously would have worsened traffic congestion in central Mumbai. Constructed in 1980, the Pa ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the ongoing restoration and development of the historic Mubarak Mandi Complex here. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Chief Minister visited the site and received a detailed briefing on the multi-phase project aimed at reviving the architectural grandeur of the former Dogra royal palace. Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma, provided an overview of the project's implementation, while Executiv ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Delhi Assembly is organising a three-day training programme for MLAs to familiarise them with the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). The NeVA training programme is aimed at familiarising the MLAs with the digital tools and functionalities of the e-Vidhan platform for the upcoming Monsoon Session. The training will take place from July 21 to July 23. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has inspected the special training centre, which is under development by the ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly strangling his five-year-old stepdaughter and dumping her body in the Arabian Sea. The body was discovered floating near Sassoon Dock in Colaba on Tuesday morning, leading to the swift arrest of the accused.According to the police, the child had been reported missing from the Antop Hill area in Central Mumbai a day earlier. Her mother, Nazia, who works as a housemaid, and Imran Shaikh, the accused, had approached the Antop Hill ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As part of its efforts to clean the Yamuna river, the Delhi government has started a drone survey of smaller drains that discharge untreated waste into larger drainage systems. Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma said on Tuesday said that there are around 300 sub-drains that end up in these large drains, adding to the overall pollution load. Notably, the city has 22 big drains, including the biggest Najafgarh drain, the Shahdara drain and the Supplementary drain, which empties into t ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples ...Read More >
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