Women writers sweep Kalinga Literary Awards-2024
New Delhi, Feb 6 - All four Kalinga Literary Awards for the year 2024 have gone to women writers, informed Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and Director, Kalinga Literary Festival.
Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Iran here on Tuesday.
‘Encouragement money’: Bihar govt will provide Rs 10k to engineering students, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 6 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the government will provide Rs 10,000 as "encouragement money" to the engineering students of the state.
1st BIMSTEC C’ships: India’s initiative to develop ‘sporting culture’ in Bay of Bengal region
New Delhi, Feb 6 - India is hosting the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships in the national capital which will see athletes from the Bay of Bengal region competing under several disciplines at the Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool complex starting Tuesday.
Mahant Swami Maharaj reaches Abu Dhabi for inauguration of UAE’s first Hindu temple
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual guru of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the grand inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Renowned Kashmiri poet, broadcaster Farooq Nazki passes away
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Renowned Kashmiri poet and broadcaster, Farooq Nazki, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83.
PM inaugurates integrated Sea Survival Training Centre in Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the integrated Sea Survival Training Centre at ONGC Institute in Goa.
Prosperous, flourishing K’taka has been PM Modi’s priority: Vijayendra
Bengaluru, Feb 6 - BJP Karnataka unit President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that a prosperous and flourishing Karnataka has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority.
Centre okays Rs 2,249 cr fund for 106 km Lada-Sarli section of NH-13 in Arunachal
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday approved a fund of Rs 2,248.94 crore for the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh on EPC mode, spanning 105.59 km
Yogi govt to equip ‘EV Upyog’ portal with multiple features
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government is focusing on the enhancement of the 'EV Upyog' portal.
PM Modi inaugurates permanent campus of NIT Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his Goa visit, virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT).
‘Kar Sevak’ gifts Raj Thackeray brick from demolished Babri Masjid
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The usually stern-looking Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray was seen beaming here on Tuesday, when he got an unusual gift from a senior party leader -- a brick from the ruins of the Babri Mosque, felled on
India setting direction for the world’s development: PM Modi
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India was among the few nations where 100 per cent electricity coverage was achieved by electrifying crores of houses thus deciding the direction of the world’s development.
Youth from J&K’s Tral inspires local boys & girls to look for challenging careers
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Known once for its young boys joining terrorist groups in large numbers, J&K’s Tral town in Pulwama district is now hitting news headlines for the right reasons.
Yogi govt to bring bill for safety of elevators in high rise buildings
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government will introduce a bill to ensure safety of lift occupants in Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday.
Min temp in Delhi dips to 7.2 degrees Celsius
New Delhi, Feb 6 - The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature at 7.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Cold wave returns to Kashmir with freeze & frost
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Cold wave blowing from snow-clad mountains into Kashmir on Tuesday resulted in freeze and frost affecting normal life activities.
Arunachal CM to visit Ayodhya today
Lucknow, Feb 6 - Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his cabinet colleagues will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to offer prayers at the newly opened Ram temple.
Manipur education officials tender apology over CBSE affiliation row
Imphal, Feb 6 - Three senior officers from Manipur Education Department, who were suspended on January 12, have reportedly furnished written apologies for "irregularity in issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs)" to schools in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts seeking CBSE affiliation, officials said on Monday.
Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter says her father was sad with current state of affairs in Cong
Jaipur, Feb 5 - Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Monday recalled that her father -- a late Congress veteran -- was quite sad with the current state of affairs of the grand old party during his last days.