India

MCC strict action: Seizes 27 Trucks loaded with 24,390 MT waste

07 Aug 2023 12:54 PM IST

Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) has taken decisive action to address the issue of illegal stocking of dry waste on government lands. A staggering 24,390 Metric tonnes of dry waste were removed from a site near Shahpur colony, Sector 38 West, Chandigarh, which was being used by unauthorized junk dealers. The

CPI sends Four-Member Team to survey Violence-affected zones

07 Aug 2023 12:53 PM IST

A four-member delegation of the Communist Party (CPI) will visit the violence-affected areas in Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana on Sunday. The four-member delegation including CPI Rajya Sabha MP, Binoy Viswam, CPI general secretary Amarjeet Kaur, party MP Sandosh Kumar P, party leader Dariyav Singh Kashyap will visit violence-affected areas

Punjab Police’s Biggest Heroin recovery: 77.8kg seized, four arrested

07 Aug 2023 12:53 PM IST

In a groundbreaking development in the relentless war against drug trafficking, Punjab Police achieved a momentous victory by dismantling two separate cross-border drug smuggling networks and apprehending four drug traffickers. The operations, executed with utmost precision by the Counter Intelligence Ferozepur, led to the seizure of a staggering 77.8 kilograms

Haryana CM expresses gratitude as PM launches ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’

07 Aug 2023 12:52 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal, conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, for including 15 railway stations in the state under ‘The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’. The occasion was marked by a National Level Function organized at Chandigarh Railway Station, where the

Hotel involved in Stone-Pelting at religious event razed in Nuh

07 Aug 2023 12:51 PM IST

A massive demolition drive targeting “illegal” constructions in Nuh, Haryana, has intensified tensions between two communities in the violence-hit state. The Nuh district administration has deployed bulldozers to raze Sahara Hotel, marking the fourth day of the operation. According to officials, the violence in Nuh erupted on Monday when some

Delhi govt initiates environment internship programme

07 Aug 2023 12:39 PM IST

The Delhi government on Sunday launched an internship programme to engage youth in environmental and forestry pursuits. The internship portal was inaugurated during the fourth Van Mahotsav ceremony held at the Polo Ground of Delhi University. Launching the online portal, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said this newly unveiled programme

Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute man accused of desecrating Ambedkar statue

07 Aug 2023 12:37 PM IST

Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute man accused of desecrating Ambedkar statue New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has granted sanction to prosecute a person accused of desecrating a statue of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar at a park in southeast Delhi last year, Raj Niwas officials said on

AAP issues whip to its RS MPs to remain present on August 7-8

07 Aug 2023 12:36 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issued a three-line whip to all its Rajya Sabha members, asking them to be present in the House on August 7 and 8. “All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the house from 11

Amit Shah to table Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

07 Aug 2023 12:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to move the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Earlier on August 3, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of

Delhi govt to issue EWS income certificates only online

07 Aug 2023 12:33 PM IST

The Delhi government has rolled out a facility for people from the EWS category to get their income and asset certificates online, according to a notification. Income and asset certificates are key documents for people from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) to get admission in schools, universities, and for other

LG Saxena grants sanction to prosecute six in northeast Delhi riots case

07 Aug 2023 12:32 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has granted sanction to prosecute six people accused in a case related to the death of a man due to a gunshot injury during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. The victim, 25-year-old Shahid alias Allah Mehar, a resident

Delegation of Awami league raises eyebrows

07 Aug 2023 11:45 AM IST

Delegation of Awami league raises eyebrows The BJP has invited a delegation of senior-level leaders of the ruling Awami League of Bangladesh for interaction. This has raised some confusion in the political circle in Dhaka. The opposition party BNP is not invited for any interaction. Just before the general election,