Ex-Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan to be new UPSC chairperson
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan will be the new Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson from Thursday, under Article 316 A of the Constitution. The 1983 batch IAS from the Andhra Pradesh cadre will take over charge from Manoj Soni who recently resigned. She will have tenure till April […]
MNS activist dies of heart attack, two others ill after vandalising NCP MLC’s car
Akola (Maharashtra), July 31 (IANS) In a shocking development, a young activist of Maharashtra Navirman Sena (MNS) died in a hospital a few hours after participating in an agitation and vandalising the car of a ruling ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC and Spokesperson Amol Mitkari, party officials said here on Wednesday. The deceased, identified […]
As rescue operations continue, Wayanad landslide toll reaches 159
Wayanad, July 31 (IANS) The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster on Wednesday mounted to 159 even as the rescue teams were searching for the missing people. The official figure for the missing people is 98, the locals fear the number could be more and many continue to search for their near and dear […]
Kerala landslides: K’taka CM appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for victims
Bengaluru, July 31 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides. CM Siddaramaiah, in his appeal addressed to the corporate sector, stated, “The situation in Kerala […]
Home Ministry displays order withdrawing ban on govt employees joining RSS activities
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs, on Wednesday, displayed the official order on the withdrawal of ban on participation of government employees in activities of RSS, on its website’s home page for public knowledge. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order earlier in July to withdraw ban on the participation […]
Drug peddler booked in J&K’s Baramulla district
Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) J&K Police on Wednesday booked a drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1988 (PIT NDPS) in Baramulla district. Police said in a statement on Wednesday, “Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police booked […]
Amarnath Yatra 2024 breaks records with 4.71 lakh devotees in 32 days
Jammu, July 31 (IANS) Over 4.71 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far breaking last year’s entire Yatra record of 4.45 lakh pilgrims as another batch of 1,654 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Wednesday, said officials. “This number is more than last year’s total pilgrim number of 4.45 lakh […]
En route Wayanad, Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident
Kozhikode, July 31 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was on her way to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, met with an accident and is presently being treated at the state-run Medical College, Manjeri. According to official sources, the car rammed into a two-wheeler and then came to a stop after hitting an electric […]
Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion in LS, seeks discussion on Assam flood situation
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to raise the issue of flood management in Assam and has also alleged “discriminatory” treatment by the Centre in the Union Budget. The Congress deputy leader in the Lower House said in the notice on Wednesday that […]
Govt to introduce bill to replace British-era Aircraft Act in LS today
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu will introduce the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, which aims to replace the Aircraft Act of 1934, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. According to the list of business, the Lok Sabha will see the continuation of discussion on the Demands for Grants […]
