Saudi authorities detain 18 suspects over violating Hajj rules
MINA: The Interior Ministry announced on Friday that the Hajj Security Forces apprehended 18 suspects at Makkah’s entrances for violating Hajj rules and regulations by transporting 91 persons without Hajj permits. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the suspects, a GCC national, an expatriate and 16 Saudi citizens, were detained on Thursday. The General Directorate […]
10 investors convicted for violating Saudi stock market rules
RIYADH:Ten investors have been convicted of violating the Kingdom’s Capital Market Law and ordered to pay the government a total of SR101.7 million ($27.1 million) in fines and compensation for losses, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The Appeal Committee for Resolution of Securities Disputes, or ACRSD, sentenced one of the individuals to imprisonment, […]
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs readies for Eid Al-Adha prayers
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawa and Guidance has prepared 2,945 mosques and musallas for Eid Al-Adha prayers in Riyadh and affiliated governorates. The ministry said its Riyadh branch is conducting inspection tours, as well as carrying out maintenance and cleaning work, and is providing all mosques in the region with necessities including incense […]
Egypt’s president arrives in Jeddah to perform Hajj
RIYADH: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Jeddah on Friday to perform Hajj as the first day of the annual pilgrimage got underway. El-Sisi arrived in the Kingdom on Thursday and later prayed at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Wearing the ihram, the president was seen off by the governor of Madinah Prince Salman bin […]
India produced over 40 quantum technology startups in 2 years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India has produced over 40 quantum technology startups in two years, few of them with global potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday. The minister directed officials to focus on the flagship National Quantum Mission and work on the development of […]
Rythu Bharosa is offered only to those farmers cultivating land: Jeevan Reddy
Jagital, June 15 (NSS): Congress MLC Jeevan Reddy made it clear that the State government would offer the Rythu Bharosa scheme only to those farmers who cultivate the land. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the Congress leader alleged that the previous BRS government had misused the Rythu Bandhu scheme and money was given […]
CM Revanth focuses on strengthening of public health sector
Hyderabad, June 15 (NSS): The State government is focusing on strengthening the public health sector by filling the vacant posts in the Medical and Health department as well as in government hospitals. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy already paid special attention to provide better health care to the people. In general, during the monsoon season, […]
KCR gives reply to Justice Narasimha Reddy’s Commission
Hyderabad, June 15 (NSS): The issue of power purchase in Telangana is causing a lot of controversy. The Congress government had recently ordered an inquiry into the power purchase issue. It is known that the Justice Narasimha Reddy Commission has been constituted to probe the matter. In the order, Justice Narasimha Reddy sought an explanation […]
Ponnam reviews Bonalu preparations
Hyderabad, June 15 (NSS): Minister for Transport and In-charge Minister of Hyderabad district Ponnam Prabhakar has directed the officials to make adequate arrangements for the annual Ashada Bonalu festivities. Accompanied by Endowment Minister Konda Surekha, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a coordination meeting with officials on the Ashada Masam Bonala Jatara-2024 at Marri Chenna Reddy Human […]
Ashoka Hotel’s 50th Anniversary held
Hyderabad, June 15 (NSS): Progressive Hotels Pvt Ltd MD Kartish Reddy Madgula today said that the 50th anniversary of Progressive Hotels Pvt Ltd was celebrated in the city. In a statement, he said that they were Commemorating the half a century of excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry since its inception on 11 June […]
