BSF effectively guarding against infiltration, smuggling: MoS Rai
Amritsar, Dec 4 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) has been effectively thwarting the growing challenges of infiltration, drugs and arms smuggling and the menace of drones from across the border, Union minister Nityanand Rai said here on Sunday. He was speaking while officiating as the chief guest of the 58th Raising Day parade of […]
Vote for making Delhi clean, beautiful city: CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged people in the city to exercise their franchise for setting up an honest and performing establishment in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Polling started at 8 am and will continue till 5:30 pm. The votes will be counted […]
PM Modi lauds Indian Navy on Navy Day
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian Navy on Navy Day, saying it has steadfastly protected our nation and distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit during challenging times. India celebrates December 4 as Navy Day to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in […]
Kashmir shivers as cold wave continues, Sgr records minus 2.2°C
Srinagar, Dec 4: Freezing weather conditions show no signs of reprieve in Kashmir Valley as minimum temperature in Srinagar plunged to minus 2.2°C on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that the temperature was three notches below yesterday’s minus 1.9°C for the summer capital. While mercury was around 1.3°C below normal during this time of […]
India’s Covid infection tally rises by 226, active caseload declines to 4,529
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) India logged 226 new Covid infections in a day taking the tally of cases to 4.46 crore while active caseload has declined by 68 to reach 4,529, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,6278 with one fatality being reported from […]
Srinagar Admin launches massive anti-encroachment operations
SRINAGAR DEC 03:- On the directions of Deputy Commissioner, (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, the District Administration Srinagar today launched a massive anti-encroachment operations in District of the District and evicted about 206 kanals of Kahcharie/State land in different parts of the City. A team of Revenue and Police Officers/Officials headed by Tehsildar Eidgah, Ishfaq […]
Canada to allow family members of Open Work Permit holders to take up jobs
Toronto, Dec 3 (PTI) In a major move that will benefit thousands of Indian professionals and other foreigners in Canada, the North American country will expand its work permit eligibility to the family members of Open Work Permit (OWP) holders from next year to address acute labour shortages. The OWP allows foreign nationals to work […]
India never favours war, violence: Rajnath
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India neither troubles others nor does it spare those who trouble the country. India never favoured war and violence but it cannot remain neutral to injustice and oppression, Singh said. “We all believe that India is a country which had always been peace loving. […]
Differently abled: JK plans to seek interpreters in government functions to promote sign language
Jammu, Dec 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir administration is contemplating to engage interpreters at all government functions to promote sign language, a senior government official said on Saturday, as the Union territory organized several functions to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities here. Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department Sheetal Nanda said the government is […]
253 more Covid cases in India
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 253 coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 4,597, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The toll climbed to 5,30,627 with three more fatalities — two reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Himachal Pradesh in a span of 24 hours, […]