New Delhi, March 18 The resignation of Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi ahead of the Assam Assembly polls on Wednesday triggered sharp political reactions, with the Congress terming the move “unfortunate” and the BJP saying it reflects the opposition party’s weakening base. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Bordoloi’s resignation was unfortunate and added that […]
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New Delhi, March 18 Storyteller-musician Neelesh Misra has released “Zameen Pe Taare”, the first track from his upcoming album of the same name, marking his second outing as an independent singer-songwriter. Released on March 17, the song has been written, composed and sung by Misra, with music production by Mohit Shankar. It is currently available […]
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Srinagar, March 18 A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said. Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian district, and from Sonamarg, even as […]
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Jammu, March 17 Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi and along the pilgrimage route ahead of the Navratri festival, set to begin March 19, officials said. Chairing a joint security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the […]
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New Delhi, March 17 With the LPG supply squeeze impacting hotels, businesses and household consumers through longer waiting periods and panic bookings, the Centre has asked states to expedite approvals for piped gas projects to enable faster rollout and ease pressure on cooking gas availability. As the war in West Asia, which blocked India’s access […]
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The North News Dhuri, March 17 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday inaugurated a 50-bedded sub-divisional hospital along with a 30-bedded maternal and child health block here. This project reflects our firm commitment to building a strong, accessible and patient-centric healthcare system by strengthening infrastructure, expanding medical services and improving the availability of skilled […]
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New Delhi, March 17 A second Indian-flagged LPG tanker reached the country early Tuesday after safely sailing from the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, and efforts are on to ensure the safe passage of the remaining 22 Indian vessels still stranded in the conflict zone. The LPG tanker, Nanda Devi, reached Kandla port in Gujarat at […]
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New Delhi, March 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Centre to come up with a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, observing that parenthood is not a solitary function and while the mother is central to a child’s development, it would be unjust to overlook the role of the father. […]
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The North News Shimla, March 17 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has defended his government’s decision to withdraw cabinet rank from political appointees in boards, corporations and commissions, saying more “tough decisions” could follow as the state grapples with a financial crisis. The move, announced by the government on Tuesday, revokes cabinet rank […]
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New Delhi, March 17 In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his detention under NSA a “win-win” development and said the Centre has extended its hand to build trust for a meaningful dialogue with the people of Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here […]
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