Heavy police deployment around Sambhal mosque ahead of Friday prayers
Sambhal, Nov 29 (IANS) A large contingent of police has been deployed around the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal ahead of the Friday prayers and the Supreme Court hearing on the survey matter. The situation in the area is reportedly normal, with people walking on the streets and schools remaining open. However, Internet […]
Sand sculpture of PM Modi at Puri Beach ahead of his Odisha visit
Odisha, Nov 29 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted on Friday a sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Puri Beach to welcome him ahead of his Odisha visit. The intricate sand art features a detailed image of Prime Minister Modi, the state’s cultural heritage and the message ‘Welcome to Odisha’. The artwork […]
TN heavy rain: Schools, colleges shut in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts
Chennai, Nov 29 (IANS) With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts. The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located at about 310 km southeast of […]
Two IEDs recovered by security forces in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, Nov 29 (IANS) Security forces said on Friday that they recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and explosive material in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch. Officials said a search operation was started after a suspicious object was found under the Chajla bridge in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. “The area was cordoned off and […]
Last day of Bihar Assembly Winter Session likely to be stormy
Patna, Nov 29 (IANS) The last day of the winter session of the Bihar Assembly may again witness stormy scenes with the opposition seeking disruption on various issues. The session will begin with the Question Hour with questions from various departments being addressed by the respective ministers or ministers-in-charge. The departments involved include energy, disaster […]
Parliament Winter Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act; Healthcare in focus
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet on Friday. The Business List of both Houses has a long working schedule for the day. In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Anupriya will make a statement regarding “the status […]
Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ with AQI at 332
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The air pollution in Delhi persists as the air quality index (AQI) remained in the “very poor” category for the sixth consecutive day on Friday. At 7 a.m., the average AQI of the capital was recorded at 332, with some areas crossing the ‘severe’ threshold of 400. The air quality […]
Five newly elected MLAs in Assam to take oath today
Guwahati, Nov 29 (IANS) Five newly elected MLAs who secured victories in the recently concluded byelections in Assam will take the oath of legislators on Friday. Three MLAs are from the BJP while one each is from the ruling party’s two allies — Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). Congress drew […]
SC to hear today plea seeking stay on Sambhal mosque survey
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Friday a plea filed by the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee seeking a stay on a district court-ordered survey of the mosque to verify if the disputed structure was originally the Harihar temple. As per the causelist published on the website of […]
Bihar: Four persons killed, three injured in Arwal road accident
Patna, Nov 29 (IANS) A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday evening in the Arwal district of Bihar, claiming the lives of four persons while three others were also injured. The incident took place around 7:30 PM near Parsadi English village, under the jurisdiction of the Town Police Station in the district. Ali Sabri, the […]
