Shimla, June 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh’s primary forest bio-resources hold a cumulative annual value of Rs 22,600 crore. This natural capital can revitalise the state’s fiscal health and rural employment landscape while adhering to national climate commitments, says a report.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) While states in India usually observe foundation day to celebrate the moment of birth and glory, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress chose "Poila Boisakh" (the first day of the first month on Bengali calendar) to mark "Paschim Banga Divas" or West Bengal Day.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Kerala's Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday responded sharply to media queries on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opening and examining the bank locker of his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL–Exalogic financial transaction case, saying there was nothing to hide.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police's Central District has successfully dismantled a fraud and money laundering syndicate involving cheating of Rs 2 lakh, modelled on a work-from-home-based scam and arrested four accused from Rajasthan, officials said on Friday.
Patna, June 19 (IANS) The investigation into the heinous gang-rape and brutalisation of a woman in Bihar's Begusarai district, that is reminiscent of the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case in the national Capital, intensified on Friday. Senior officials of Bihar Police launched a detailed enquiry into the shocking case and took disciplinary action against the Chakia SHO Rajiv Ranjan on Friday, for negligence.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Pressure has been mounting on Dawood Ibrahim as Indian security agencies have dismantled several modules linked to his network in recent months. In response, Pakistani handlers are believed to have recalibrated their approach, with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) seeking to divert attention from Dawood and reduce the scrutiny surrounding him.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi -- who turned 56 on Friday -- has assets worth Rs 20.4 crore, including stock investments, mutual funds, and sovereign gold bonds, according to his affidavit filed for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) INDIA bloc is going downhill and is staring at an existential threat, primarily because of Congress’ opportunistic and self-serving politics, said BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the city government has already notified the "Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework" to tackle seasonal pollution well before the onset of winter, giving citizens and stakeholders sufficient time to prepare.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation of comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).
