Lets move to new Parliament building with new hope, confidence: PM Modi
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to “every brick” of the old Parliament building and said the MPs will enter the new building with “new hope and confidence”. In his over an hour-long speech in Lok Sabha, Modi remembered the journey of India’s democracy and said the last […]
LG Sinha visits slain DySP Humayun’s residence in Humhama
Srinagar, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the residence of DySP Humayun Muzamil Bhat along with other officials to offer condolences to the family. An official said that LG Sinha along with chief secretary AK Mehta, divisional commissioner Kashmir, DIG central Kashmir, SSP Budgam and other official visited the residence today morning. […]
Minor boy killed in Leopard attack in Handwara village
Srinagar, Sep 18: A 3-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Rajwar area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this morning. Reports said that the minor son of Mohammad Kamal Mir of Marchwali Nichhama was pounced upon by a leopard outside his home this morning. The beast dragged the minor to some […]
Parliament proceedings will shift to new building from September 19: LS Speaker
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI): Parliament proceedings will shift to new building from September 19, LS Speaker said in the in Lok Sabha on Monday. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha session began amid uproar by opposition parties.
PM Modi launches Rs 13,000-crore ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme for traditional workers
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme on the occasion of ‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’, under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral. With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for a period of […]
Diesel sales fall in September, petrol consumption up
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Diesel sales in India fell for the second straight month in September as rains dampened demand and slowed industrial activity in some parts of the country, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers fell year-on-year in the first half of September, petrol sales […]
Kokernag operation enters fifth day
Srinagar, Sep 17 (PTI) The operation to flush out terrorists hiding in Gadole forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district entered the fifth day on Sunday as security forces widened the area of operation to neighbouring villages and fired several mortar shells towards the forest, officials said. Security forces are using drones and helicopters […]
RS chairman hoists national flag at new Parliament building
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday hoisted the national flag at the new Parliament building here. Flanked by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, he hoisted the flag atop the “Gaja Dwar” of the new Parliament building. The hoisting ceremony takes place a day before the five-day […]
Lt Guv inaugurates annual Sports Meet of Burn Hall School at Bakshi Stadium
SRINAGAR, SEP 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the annual Sports Meet of Burn Hall School at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, today. “Sports is not only a medium of recreation but also shapes skill, experience and paves the right path for the students to follow their passion,” the Lt Governor said. He impressed upon the teachers […]