Shutter of Aruvikkara dam opened due to heavy rains
Thiruvananthapuram, : One of the shutters of Aruvikkara dam in this district was opened on late Monday night due to heavy rains after the set-in of Monsoon in Kerala. The shutter has been opened after the water level touched 46.50 ft following the heavy rains, according to sources of water authority department here. The people […]
Amid irritants in Indo-US ties, Secy of State Pompeo to visit India
New Delhi, : Amidst host of issues those have cropped up between India and the United States notwithstanding warmer ties between two sides, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will arrive India on June 24-25 to discuss about Indo-Pacific region and other crucial matters. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a press briefing […]
Babul Supriyo condoles death of party volunteer Somtul Dolui
New Delhi, : BJP lawmaker from West Bengal and Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday condoled the death of Somtul Dolui, a party volunteer from Uluberia, and attributed the same to ‘lawlessness’ in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state. “Deeply saddened at the sad demise of Somtul Dolui, BJP volunteer from Uluberia. His brutal murder hugely portrays […]
Helicopter makes crash landing on high-rise building in Manhattan; One dead
New York, : A helicopter made a crash landing on top of a building in Manhattan leaving one person dead. The helicopter crashed into a 54-story building located at 787 7th Ave in Manhattan at 1.45 p.m. EST on Monday, the New York Fire Department (FDNY) said late on Monday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
MoS Muraleedharan leaves for ‘Democracy Day’ function in Nigeria
New Delhi, : Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan embarked on his first official visit to Nigeria to attend ‘Democracy Day’ celebrations in Abuja. “Several meetings with the Ministers from African nations & engagement with Indian community in Abuja & Lagos also scheduled,” he said in a tweet on Monday evening. In another […]
West Indies win toss, elect to ball first against South Africa
Southampton, : West Indies won the toss and decided to ball first here in the 15th World Cup match against South Africa on Monday. The Caribbean team have made two changes. Evin Lewis was replaced with Darren Bravo while Kemar Roach came in place of Andre Russell. On the other hand, the Protease also made […]
SC to hear petition of journalist Prashant’s wife on Tuesday
New Delhi, : The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear the petition filed by Jigisha Arora, wife of journalist Prashant Kanaujia arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly putting objectionable post against the state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A vacation bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Indira Banerjee on Monday said, “we […]
President condoles death of actor Girish Karnad
New Delhi, : President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday condoled the demise of the renowned playwright, actor and theater personality, Girish Karnad. Karnad passed away on Monday morning. He was 81 and was ailing from respiratory related problems. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the President said,’Sad to hear of the passing of Girish Karnad, writer, […]
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh announces his retirement
New Delhi, : Cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket. In a press conference in Mumbai, the celebrated cricketer and one of the biggest match-winners the country has ever produced, announced his retirement from cricket. His career spanned 19 years after he made his debut in the ICC KnockOut Trophy in […]
Court convicts six, acquits one in Kathua gangrape case
Jammu, : A Pathankot Court on Monday convicted six accused persons in the much publicised Kathua gangrape case. However, quantum of punishment will also be announced late afternoon. The judgment came after 16 months of trial. The Court convicted Sanji Ram, who was believed to be the master-mind in the case and priest of the […]