Lucknow, Sep 13 (IANS) The Court of Special Judge, CBI, Lucknow, has convicted and sentenced Rajesh Kumar, Senior Assistant (Clerk), Sanitary & Support Services, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, to five years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh in a bribery case, a statement issued on Saturday said.
Hassan (Karnataka), Sep 12 (IANS) In a tragic incident, at least 8 persons were killed and over 20 injured in Karnataka's Hassan district as a goods-laden truck on Friday evening ran over people taking part in the Ganesh Visarjan procession.
Greater Noida, Sep 12 (IANS) Taking strong action against rampant illegal constructions and encroachments near the upcoming Jewar International Airport, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) launched a major demolition drive on Friday.
Jamnagar, Sep 12 (IANS) Nepali community members living in Jamnagar, Gujarat have expressed growing concern over the current situation in Nepal. While they welcome the corrupt leaders being exposed, they are deeply worried about the ongoing violence and reports of innocent lives being lost.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The launch of the Gyan Bharatam Portal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been hailed as a landmark achievement in preserving and promoting India’s vast manuscript heritage. The portal aims to digitally catalogue, preserve, and share India’s priceless ancient knowledge contained in millions of manuscripts, many of which have been scattered across the world.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday directed the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure the proper and timely distribution of fertilisers like urea and DAP to farmers across the country.
Nagpur, Sep 12 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that tariffs on Indian goods have been imposed out of fear of a stronger India while giving a call for a shift from a self-centered approach to that of "belongingness" to solve global problems.
Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up to celebrate 15-day long ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ across the country to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to observe ‘Seva Parv’ from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 15 lakh saplings across the state.
Diu, Sep 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday inaugurated its three-day capacity-building program “Catalysts for Change: Gender Inclusive Governance” in Diu.
Ranchi, Sep 12 (IANS) Union Coal and Mining Minister G. Kishan Reddy has announced major welfare measures for regular and contract workers in the coal industry, including enhanced insurance cover and the introduction of a uniform dress code.
