Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The statewide shutdown call by eight political parties led by Congress over the tragic death of a female student of the Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore crippled normal life across Odisha on Thursday.
Patna, July 17 (IANS) In a major move ahead of the Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced 125 units of free electricity per month for every household in Bihar, calling it a step towards relief and empowerment of the people.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After concerns were raised by India, the demolition of legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Mymensingh has been halted. The Bangladesh authorities have formed a panel to see how the house, which now has just a few walls left standing, can be reconstructed.
Dehradun, July 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand witnessed a remarkable transformation as the ‘Harela festival’ evolved from a cultural tradition into a sweeping environmental movement on Wednesday.
Buxar (Bihar), July 16 (IANS) A significant initiative has been taken by the Bihar government towards making the Divyangjans self-reliant. Under the Chief Minister Laghu Udhyami Yojana, an assistance amount of Rs 2 lakh is being given to the Divyang beneficiaries in three instalments.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that right from its independence, Pakistan had made terrorism a part of its state policy, and it is ingrained in its DNA.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved several key proposals, which include the approval of the flagship ‘SAMRUDHA SAHAR’ scheme aimed at promoting planned urbanisation in the state.
London, July 16 (IANS) The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Shas party on Wednesday announced that it is quitting the Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition government.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government is committed to bringing a significant change in the lives of farmers, and the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is another crucial step towards that goal.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) When the world questioned how a tea seller or a vegetable vendor could use digital payments, but today that dream has come true -- UPI payments have surpassed Visa transactions, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Sunday.
