Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has requested a briefing from the State Department on reports of "the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus" and other minority communities in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras have proved to be a boon for patients in Rajasthan's Ajmer district as hundreds of patients are buying medicines at reasonably low prices and making a savings up to 60 per cent on the range of medicines.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a programme on Abhidhamma Day at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. Addressing Buddhist monks, the PM spoke about his connection to Lord Buddha. He also stressed the significance of granting classical status to the Pali language.
Jammu, Oct 17 (IANS) Mushroom is the new cash crop for residents of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir as a considerable number of locals are adopting its customised farming, with the help of government subsidies and technical advancement.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Priyank Kanoongo, Chairman of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), expressed satisfaction upon the successful completion of his tenure.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to confer classical language status to Bengali comes as a historic milestone as it acknowledges and applauds the richness and cultural significance of Bengali, said a group of eminent citizens comprising professors, scholars, educationists and more.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Seven out of 10 (70 per cent) Indians consider gold as a safe asset that positively influences their savings habits, a survey report said.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Railway Ministry has reduced the time limit for advance reservation of tickets from 120 days to 60 days, excluding the day of the journey, from November 1, 2024, an official circular said.
Guwahati, Oct 16 (IANS) Assam Police are emerging as one of the finest forces in the country and they are providing mentorship to the police forces of other states as well, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sulabh International Social Service organised World Food Day on Wednesday at the Civil Services Officers' Institute in New Delhi.
