Guj to get modern govt hospital; groundbreaking ceremony on March 4
Ahmadabad, Feb 21 - Gujarat will get a new government hospital which will be equipped with all the latest modern technology, Gujarat Speaker Shankar Chaudhary announced on Wednesday.
How PM Modi ‘endeared’ himself to critics and cynics
New Delhi, Feb 21 - In 2014, when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister for the first time and switched base from Gujarat to the national capital, it not only triggered a wave of celebration across large swathes of the country, but also
Tendulkar’s Kashmir visit to boost local crafts, bat industry
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Shah Rafi owns the Art & Craft Bazaar at Dhobiwan in Kunzar village on Gulmarg-Srinagar road. He is still rubbing his eyes to believe that the cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar visited his place on Wednesday.
Healthcare became more accessible for North-East region in last 10 yrs: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Healthcare has become accessible and available for the entire North-East region in the last 10 years, Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said on Wednesday.
CM Dhami seeks land in Ayodhya for Uttarakhand guest house
Lucknow, Feb 21 - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has requested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to provide land in Ayodhya for a guest house for Uttarakhand.
J&K: Abida War awarded Gandhian Rashtriya Seva Puraskar
Srinagar, Feb 21 - A woman from J&K’s Kupwara district was awarded the Gandhian Rashtriya Seva Puraskar by L-G Manoj Sinha on Wednesday.
Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate projects worth Rs 13,000 cr in K’taka
Bengaluru, Feb 21 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is taking up Karnataka tour on Thursday to participate in various programmes across the state.
PM to dedicate to nation 2 N-power reactors; Kakrapar plant 4 to be connected to grid soon
Chennai, Feb 21 - India’s atomic power major Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) will soon connect its second 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) to the grid, an official said on Wednesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to
Flight operations resume at Srinagar international airport
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Flight operations to and from Srinagar international airport resumed on Wednesday after 23 flights were cancelled yesterday due to heavy snowfall.
Security beefed up at Delhi-Gurugram border amid farmers’ protest
Gurugram, Feb 21 - Amid ongoing ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation of farmers, Delhi and Gurugram Police on Wednesday tightened and beefed up their security on the Delhi-Gurugram border on the National Highway-48.
PM Modi to roll out projects worth Rs 48,000 crore in Gujarat tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and initiate work commencement of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 48,000 crore in Gujarat on Thursday, according to a PMO statement on Wednesday.
9th Raisina Dialogue: India rolls out red carpet for Greek PM
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Celebrating the long-standing partnership between their countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan where the leader received a ceremonial guard of honour on Wednesday.
Haryana Police fire tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Haryana Police on Wednesday fired tear gas shells as protesting farmers on the Shambhu border, bordering Haryana, tried to breach the border. However, farmers' leaders have been appealing to the protesters to keep it peaceful.
Punjab and Haryana High Court refuses urgent hearing to stop farmers moving to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday declined urgent listing of an application seeking to stop farmers allegedly moving in modified vehicles and tractor-trailers.
Centre ready to discuss all issues with farmers, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - Amid the huge build-up of farmers at the borders of Haryana as they get ready to march to the national capital, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday said the Centre was ready to discuss all issues.
Delhi Police launch crackdown after massive drug bust
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown after the seizure of 400 kg synthetic stimulant, known as 'Meow Meow, from two makeshift godowns in the Hauz Khas area.
Traffic snarls in Delhi as farmers set for protest march
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Traffic jams were witnessed at Delhi's entry and exit points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as police and paramilitary personnel equipped with anti-riot gears, and multiple layers of barricades were placed to deter the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo' march
Delhi records 12.2 degrees, AQI remains ‘poor’ at several stations
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Security tightened in Delhi as farmers set to resume march
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Security measures in the national capital were heightened and strict vigilance at key border points was being maintained following a planned march by protesting farmers towards Delhi on Wednesday.
Huge build-up of farmers on Haryana borders ahead of march to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 21 - A huge build-up of farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued on borders of Haryana on Wednesday as they are ready to head to the national capital to lodge their protest over demands comprising the law guaranteeing the minimum support