New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon citizens across the country to actively participate in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, describing it as an inspiring initiative that reflects the spirit of collective responsibility and national pride.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday, blamed the Kolkata civic authorities for "gross inefficiency" after a single night of heavy rain left the city and its adjoining areas submerged. At least seven people have been electrocuted after coming in contact with live wires in flooded localities.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Hours after a midnight cloudburst wreaked havoc in the city, the Met office on Tuesday issued a further rain warning in Kolkata and south Bengal districts as a low pressure area has formed in Bay of Bengal which will bring more heavy rain in the next few days.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In a fillip to India’s shipbuilding goal, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on Tuesday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering for a long-term strategic collaboration in shipbuilding.
Rabat, Sep 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed steps for deepening partnerships in key sectors, including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with Morocco’s Minister of Trade Ryad Mezzour on Tuesday in Rabat, an official said.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat scheme has transformed from a promise to the people's movement for universal health coverage, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the flagship health insurance scheme completes seven years on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As Ayushman Bharat marks seven years since its launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that India is experiencing a revolution in public healthcare. He added that the initiative anticipated future needs and aimed to provide high-quality and affordable healthcare for the people.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Zoho’s Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Sridhar Vembu has said that the company’s engineers will continue to make the nation proud, after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he is shifting to Zoho’s homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Muslim cleric Shahabuddin Razvi on Tuesday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's order permitting the use of loudspeakers and public address systems till midnight during Ramlila, Durga Puja, and Dussehra celebrations, arguing that it contradicts the Supreme Court's directions on noise restrictions.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) A cloudburst at midnight has thrown life out of gear in Kolkata, West Bengal leading to severe waterlogging across the city. Even the usually dependable Metro Railway hasn’t been spared and services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar Metro Stations were suspended early Tuesday due to flooding on the tracks.
