Chandigarh- Punjab Police have busted a cross-border illegal arms module linked to Pakistan-based smugglers with the arrest of two operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. Those arrested have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi (22), and Surjit Singh (35)….
Gwalior- Amid the ongoing controversy over Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand being stopped by the Magh Mela administration from proceeding towards the Sangam Nose, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Wednesday said that the seer himself committed a “wrongdoing” by attempting to reach the holy River Ganga onboard a chariot and asserted that the administration had not done any injustice…
Agartala- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government’s ‘Purvodaya’ vision, aimed at accelerating development in eastern India, is also playing a transformative role in driving growth and progress in the Northeastern region. In a letter to Chief Minister Manik Saha on the occasion of Tripura’s Statehood Day, the Prime Minister said that…
New Delhi- The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers. The growing economy requires a thriving power sector far more…
Patna- A day after a revenue official posted at Farhi Panchayat in the Narpatganj block of Bihar’s Araria district was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe for land record correction, the district administration has suspended the accused officer and initiated proceedings for his dismissal from service. The action was taken on the instructions of Deputy…
New Delhi- An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft made an emergency landing after crashing into a pond behind KP Ground in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday afternoon. Both pilots on board escaped unhurt, officials confirmed, and were rescued promptly with the help of local residents. According to initial information, the microlight aircraft was forced…
New Delhi- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a blistering attack at the ecosystem, comprising Congress and INDIA bloc allies, for their hatred and pointed attacks at the Sanatan Dharma and demanded that DMK minister Udhaynidhi Stalin be made to face the law for his pernicious attack on Hinduism. It also welcomed the…
New Delhi- The BJP on Wednesday termed the election of Nitin Nabin as its new National President a historic moment, describing it as a matter of pride for the party and its workers across the country. Reacting to Nabin’s elevation, BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said the development has generated immense enthusiasm and positive energy…
Kolkata- Retail prices of yellow marigold flowers surged nearly five-fold in Kolkata markets this week as the city prepares for Saraswati Puja and the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Friday. Flower traders in the city said prices usually rise during this period, but the increase has been steeper this year due to…
New Delhi- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday declared 167 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as ‘not of standard quality (NSQ)’ in its monthly drug alert for December. While the Central Drugs Laboratories identified 74 drug samples as NSQ, the State Drugs Testing Laboratories identified 93…
