Indian Army Conducts Awareness Lecture On Waste Management At Akhnoor
Akhnoor: An initiative directed towards supporting Swachh Bharat Mission, Indian Army in consonance with members of Indian Pollution Control Association organised an informative, educational and awareness event on Waste Management at Akhnoor. The event was attended by all troops, families and staff of Akhnoor Garrison. The purpose of the event was to create awareness on […]
PIL filed in Delhi HC seeks release of Sonam Wangchuk, others detention; challenges police prohibitory order
New Delhi: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk by the Delhi Police while he was marching towards Delhi with the demand of Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. The plea has been moved by Haji Mustafa through Advocate Vikram Hegde also […]
40 assembly constituencies records 65.48 polling till 5:00 pm
SRINAGAR: Heading towards a huge voter turnout, all the 40 assembly constituencies have recorded 65.48 percent voting till 5:00 pm, communicated the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K.
Indian troops with UNIFIL to stay put in south Lebanon amid Israeli ground incursion
Jerusalem: The Indian contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon (UNIFIL) will be staying put and performing its duties in the face of Israel’s decision to enter the country amid escalating tensions in the region. “The (Indian) battalion of more than 900 people is holding its position and everybody is safe,” a […]
Demolition of properties: Will lay down pan-India guidelines, says SC; reserves verdict
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will lay down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and any religious structure in the middle of a road, be it a ‘dargah’ or a temple, “has to go” because public interest is paramount. Observing that merely because somebody is an accused or even a convict […]
England Test side set to arrive in Pakistan as voices grow loud against Shan Masood
Karachi: The Ben Stokes-led England squad will arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday at a time when national Test skipper Shan Masood is under fire for a series of losses, including a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Bangladesh recently. England will play three Tests in Pakistan beginning October 7, with the first two games scheduled […]
Road ahead may be stormy, President Xi warns people as China celebrates 75th National Day
Beijing: China celebrated its 75th National Day Tuesday, with President Xi Jinping issuing a stern warning that the road ahead for the Communist nation won’t be smooth as it is weighed down by economic headwinds coupled with intensifying rivalry with the US and growing tensions with neighbours, including India. A large number of people attended […]
2024 monsoon season ends with 7.6% more rainfall than normal: IMD
New Delhi: The 2024 monsoon season has ended with 7.6 per cent more rainfall than normal, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. Rajasthan, Gujarat, west Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh got excess rainfall, according to the IMD data. The monsoon is critical for India’s agricultural sector, with 52 per cent of the […]
Sports minster to lead nationwide coastal and beach cleanliness drive in Porbandar
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a nationwide coastal and beach cleanliness drive from the historic city of Porbandar in Gujarat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Wednesday. This initiative aims to eliminate single-use plastic waste from India’s beaches and coastal areas, marking the culmination of the broader “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, […]
Sikh leader seeks ‘free investment zone’ for Punjab; military academy in Anandpur Sahib
Washington: A Sikh American leader has sought to make Punjab a free investment zone and demanded a military academy in Anandpur Sahib to propel the Indian state on the path of development. “Punjab is a very important part of India. If Punjab prospers, India will prosper, and vice versa. Unfortunately, Punjab went through a difficult […]
