Ayodhya, Oct 29 (IANS) The temple city of Ayodhya is witnessing a sharp surge in tourist bookings as preparations intensify for the 10th Deepotsav celebrations.
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday clarified that state minister Biswajit Daimary’s recent remarks praising the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) referred to the pro-talks faction that signed a peace accord with the Centre and the state government, and not the Paresh Baruah-led ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I).
Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has cleared the long-pending promotion backlog in the state’s consolidation (of land holding) department – also known as Chakbandi Vibhag, benefiting 1,544 employees and officers over the past eight years.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari’s dip into the Yamuna River on Thursday escalated into a political row as the AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj dubbed the move an eyewash and dared the parliamentarian to drink water at Kalindi Kunj, the river stretch that remains infamously polluted throughout the year.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The member and partner countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Thursday held discussions on strengthening cooperation within the SCO framework, especially cultural and civilisational exchanges, and preparations for the upcoming SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum.
Jamnagar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is helping economically weaker families across the country build permanent homes of their own and improve their standard of living.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Tanzania held the inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi from October 27-29, with discussions held on strengthening defence cooperation through military education, training exchanges and capacity building.
Patna, Oct 29 (IANS) In a remarkable achievement, an MBA graduate from Bihar’s Purnia district has become a successful entrepreneur and is generating employment for at least 40 families in his village.
Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Jalandhar, a globally recognised hub for sports goods and equipment manufacturing, is upbeat and optimistic about brighter prospects in the near future, hoping that the government initiative will create new job opportunities and strengthen the livelihoods of those in the business.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by former actor Anita Advani seeking recognition of her relationship with late actor Rajesh Khanna as one like marriage.
