Special CBI team in Kolkata to probe doctor rape-murder case
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A special team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), accompanied by a forensic expert, reached here on Wednesday to investigate the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital. The investigating team, which arrived from Delhi, has seven members. The team first […]
On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, PM Modi reiterates govt’s commitment to protect unity and brotherhood
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) As India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated government’s commitment to protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in the country. Taking to microblogging site X, PM Modi recalled the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition. […]
1,037 police medals announced on I-Day eve, Telangana cop gets top honour
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced service medals for 1,037 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to the Ministry, the President’s Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to a Head Constable of Telangana Police, the Medal for […]
Encounter underway in J&K’s Udhampur
Jammu, Aug 14 (IANS) An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Officials said that the anti-terrorism operation was launched Tuesday evening in Akar forests near the Patnitop tourist resort in Udhampur district, but firing exchanges started on Wednesday morning after the security forces located the […]
High alert, multi-tier security in J&K ahead of Independence Day
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) A multi-layered security system based on human and technical surveillance has been put in place in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure smooth, peaceful and incident-free 78th Independence Day celebrations, said officials here on Wednesday. An in-depth review of the security blueprint around August 15 was chaired by the Director General of […]
President Murmu to address the nation today
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on the eve of the 78th Independence Day at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The President’s address will first be aired in Hindi followed by an English version. After this regional language broadcasts will be telecast. In her address to the nation on the […]
Excise case: Supreme Court to hear Delhi CM Kejriwal’s bail plea today
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking release from jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, in which he is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan […]
FIR lodged as lights installed on Ayodhya’s Ram Path & Bhakti Path go missing
Ayodhya, Aug 14 (IANS) As many as 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights worth more than Rs 50 lakh installed on Bhakti Path and Ram Path, located in a high-security area in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, were allegedly stolen, the police said. “As many as 6,400 bamboo lights were installed on Rampath and 96 projector lights […]
Kolkata rape-murder case: FORDA ends stir after meeting Union Minister Nadda
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) has said it had called off its strike in the alleged rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at a hospital in Kolkata following a meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda. A delegation of FORDA met with Union Health Minister Nadda […]
Punjab supporting NHAI in execution of highways: CM Mann to Gadkari
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state government is committed to support the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and work closely with it for the progress of the country and the state. In a letter to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, the Chief Minister said […]
