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.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The recent move by the Ministry of Health to install sugar and oil boards in workplaces as well as schools is a key initiative to build awareness on healthy eating in the country, an expert said on Wednesday.
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.
Patna, July 16 (IANS) The increased amount of pension from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100, announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, is bringing joy on the faces of elderly, widows as well as those with disabilities. The spike in pension amount, even if small, is contributing to their monthly expenses and helping them in addressing any exigencies.
Nagpur, July 16 (IANS) In a deeply distressing incident that has sent shockwaves through Nagpur and beyond, two students preparing for the NEET medical entrance exam died by suicide within a few hours of each other.
Bokaro, July 16 (IANS) Two Maoists were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Birhordera under the Gomia police station limits in Jharkhand's Bokaro district early Wednesday morning, police officials said.
Jind, July 15 (IANS) In a spiritual gesture aimed at serving devotees during the holy month of Sawan, the postal department in Haryana’s Jind district has begun distributing Gangajal—sacred water from the Ganges—through local post offices.
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a strong and clear message, Shiv Sena supremo and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked the party ministers, legislators and office bearers to strictly follow party discipline and not compel him to take action.
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) In a bid to boost the ease of doing business, the Delhi government has set a 20-day pollution clearance deadline for Green Category industries, Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday.
Ahmedabad, July 14 (IANS) In yet another remarkable achievement, Gujarat has emerged as the leader in the processed potatoes industry as it has left behind other states in its production and also set a benchmark by scaling up its share in the country’s export of processed potatoes.
