Government convenes all party meeting on Saturday ahead of Parliament Session
New Delhi, Nov 30 (PTI) Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament, the government has convened a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Saturday. The Winter session of Parliament begins on December 4 and will have 15 sittings till December 22, during which it is expected […]
T’gana sees nearly 37 pc voter turnout till 1 PM, polling peaceful: CEO
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (PTI) Voters queued up in good numbers on Thursday across Telangana to seal the fate of nearly 2,500 MLA aspirants in the polling being held for 119 Assembly segments in the state, where the BRS aims to retain power for a third time while the Congress is keen to upset the ruling […]
Don’t post videos, messages on social media promoting communal tension: DGP
Jammu, Nov 30: Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Thursday said that sharing videos, posting texts and messages on social media that have a potential to trigger communal frenzy, disrupt peace, promote terrorism and separatism will invite strict action as per the law. He was quick to add that J&K police was duty bound […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Nov 30 (PTI) The three-week dry spell in Kashmir ended on Thursday with snowfall in the higher reaches of the Valley and rains in the plains, officials said here. Snowfall was recorded in Gulmarg in north Kashmir and Sonamarg in the early hours of Thursday. The weather department has forecast more snowfall during the […]
Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall
Poonch, Nov 30: The historic Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, was closed due to fresh snowfall on Thursday, officials said. They said that there was fresh snowfall at several places along the road including ‘Pir Ki Gali’, leading to the closure of the thoroughfare. DySP PC […]
India achieved the extraordinary during its G20 presidency: PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 30 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that India achieved the extraordinary during its G20 presidency as it revitalised multilateralism, amplified the voice of the Global South, championed development, and fought for the empowerment of women everywhere. With Brazil set to take over the presidency from December 1, Modi highlighted the […]
Polling underway for 119 assembly seats in Telangana
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (PTI) Polling is underway to elect 119 members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, with voters queuing up to exercise their franchise amid tight security on Thursday. Voting began at 7 AM in the 35,655 polling stations across the state, officials said. Polling would be held till 5 PM in 106 constituencies, while […]
Lt Governor Presented with ‘Bharat Scouts & Guides Flag Sticker’ on its Foundation Day Celebration
JAMMU, NOV 29: A delegation of J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides presented the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha with the sticker flag during the celebration of its Foundation Day here at Raj Bhawan today. Every year 7th November is celebrated as Foundation Day of Bharat Scouts and Guides and various events are observed throughout the month. […]
Govt to make unique identifier mandatory for construction workers: Labour Secy
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) The government on Wednesday said it will make a unique identifier mandatory for all building and construction workers across the country to ensure that migrant workers’ rights are protected. This identifier, which will be linked to Aadhaar and integrated into the e-Shram database, will facilitate the portability of benefits. It […]
No one can stop CAA implementation: Amit Shah at Kolkata rally
Kolkata, Nov 29 (PTI) Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Wednesday that the Central government will implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and no one can stop it. Addressing a big rally here to launch the BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign, Shah launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the issues of appeasement, infiltration, […]