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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of international cricket stadium in Varanasi

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of international cricket stadium in Varanasi

New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Saturday to lay the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Thursday that Modi will also participate in the closing ceremony of the Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre […]

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India-Canada diplomatic row: US favours investigation into Trudeau’s allegations

India-Canada diplomatic row: US favours investigation into Trudeau’s allegations

New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) The US on Wednesday favoured a thorough investigation into killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada in June, two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement of Indian government agents in the case kicked up a major diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa. US […]

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Agriculture the most important and sensitive sector for economy: Lt Guv

Agriculture the most important and sensitive sector for economy: Lt Guv

Addresses 25th Foundation Day celebration of SKUAST-Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that agriculture is the most important and sensitive sector for economy and vital to survival of humanity. Addressing the 25th Foundation Day celebration of SKUAST-Jammu at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Wednesday, the Lt Governor congratulated the Vice Chancellor, faculty members and students on the occasion. He highlighted the […]

 Press Trust of India

UN secretary-general sounds climate alarm

Key emitters skip his summit

New Delhi: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded a clarion call for urgent climate action during the launch of the Climate Ambition Summit on Wednesday, emphasising the need to expedite the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Guterres’ “no-nonsense summit” comes at a time when the world is reeling under the devastating impacts of climate […]

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Lok Sabha gives nod to women’s reservation bill

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill granting reservation to women on one-third seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies with near unanimity amid demands from the opposition to extend similar benefits to Other Backward Classes and immediate implementation of the measure before the elections next year. After a spirited eight-hour debate […]

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Republic Day celebrations: Modi invites Biden to be chief guest

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. Asked whether the Quad summit is being planned in India around […]

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CS for 100% segregation of waste at source by October

Asks for employing scientific techniques to save water bodies from pollution

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Wednesday impressed upon the Local bodies including the Municipalities to segregate 100% waste at source for its scientific treatment and overall cleanliness of the areas coming under jurisdiction. Dr Mehta made these remarks while chairing a meeting to take stock of the proposed action plan formulated to save […]

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Lt Guv addresses foundation day of J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad

Congratulates Parishad for its dedicated endeavors to promote ancient values

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day of J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Jammu on Wednesday. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the members of the association for their dedicated endeavors to promote ancient values, glorious and rich composite culture, promotion and development of Sanskrit to enrich the knowledge system. “India […]

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Kashmir hosts India cold chain conclave

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley on Wednesday hosted its maiden India Cold Chain Conclave for fruit growers, farmers and controlled atmosphere store owners. The India Cold Chain Conclave — Himalayan chapter — was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) in collaboration with National Centre for Cold Chain Development at Kashmir International Convention […]

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Railways increases ex gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times

New Delhi: The Railway Board has increased by 10 times the ex gratia payments made in case of death or injury to anyone in train accidents. The ex-gratia relief was last revised in 2012 and 2013. “It has now been decided to revise the amount of ex-gratia relief to be paid to the dependents of […]

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