Bengal Govt to ensure proper signs and markings on all its roads
Kolkata, : With an aim to improve the safety and comfort of journeys, the Bengal Government has given its decision to ensure that all roads in its jurisdiction should follow the latest provisions of Indian Roads Congress (IRC). Many of the roads though already have in place all rules and regulations. As per the directions, […]
Centre keen to cooperate with Maha Govt to upgrade and improve Shirdi Airport
New Delhi, : Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said the government is keen to encourage Maharashtra government for taking up project works related to the Shirdi Airport. Answering supplementary queries in Lok Sabha during Question Hour, the Minister said he would be “very happy to be in touch” with the state government […]
Nine killed, 14 hurt in bus-van smash in TN
Chennai, : Nine people were killed and 14 others were injured when the van in which they were travelling collided with an omni bus at Emaper near Kallakurichi on Thursday. Police sources said while the bus was coming towards Chennai from Coimbatore, the van, carrying 14 people for a contract work, was proceeding to Kangeyam […]
Dr Jaishankar hails ICJ verdict, urges Pakistan to release Jadhav at the earliest
New Delhi, : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday described the International Court of Justice judgement on Kulbhushan Jadhav as “a landmark judgement” and urged Pakistan to release and repatriate him immediately. “I am sure the House joins me in welcoming the landmark judgement. The sentiments I express on this matter are of […]
Ayodhya case: SC extends mediation till July 31, to hear matter on Aug 2
New Delhi, : The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will hear the Ayodhya land title case in an open court on August 2 and directed mediation panel to continue with the process and submit a fresh status report on July 31. A constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi […]
Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy moves Trust Vote
Bengaluru, : Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy moved Trust Vote Motion in the Legislative Assembly even as 15 rebel Congress and JDS Legislators deciding not to attend the Session here on Thursday. His move comes in the wake of resignation of 15 legislators – which included 12 from the Congress and three from Janata […]
Fresh batch of 4167 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Cave Shrine from Jammu
Jammu, : A fresh batch of 4167 pilgrims on Thursday left for the Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine in South of Himalayas amid “Bam Bam Bhole” chants and rains from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar base camp here. The fleet of 169 vehicles ferrying pilgrims was escorted by CRPF personnel in jeeps and on motorbikes. However, for […]
J&K Governor reassigns departments to advisors after appoint of Khan
Srinagar, : After appointment of former IAS officer Farooq Ahmad Khan as fifth advisor, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik reassigned the departments to his advisors, an official spokesman said late Wednesday night. As per the order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Advisor Vijay Kumar has been assigned charge of the departments […]
Mamata pays homage to Nelson Mandela on his birth anniversary
Kolkata, : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday paid homage to Nelson Mandela, statesman and anti-apartheid activist, on his 101st birth anniversary “Homage to Nelson Mandela, statesman and anti-apartheid activist, on his 101st birth anniversary,” Ms Banerjee tweeted. Born on this day in 1918, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, […]
Rain greets Delhi, min temperature at 23.5 deg C
New Delhi,: Delhiites on Thursday woke up to a rainy morning with the minimum temperature settling at 23.5 degrees Celsius, four notches below the normal. The rainfall recorded till 0830 hrs was 12.1 mm, the India Meteorological Department said. The relative humidity till 0830 hrs was pegged at 93 per cent. The weather office has […]