President Murmu inaugurates 10th International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the inaugural session of the 10th edition of the International Women’s Conference at the Art of Living centre here on Friday. Over 500 delegates from 50 countries are expected to take part in the conference. Speaking at the programme, President Murmu suggested every woman to look within […]
Rival political fronts in Kerala slam Centre’s Rs 529 crore loan for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14 (IANS) Within minutes of the Centre announcing a loan for the rehabilitation of Wayanad following the devastating landslide, the traditional political rivals in Kerala — the CPI(M)-led Left government and the opposition Congress-led UDF — have expressed strong objections. The Centre has informed the State Finance Department that a loan of Rs […]
Recognition of India’s diplomatic success on world stage a proud moment for all: Paranjpe
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced that the US was willing to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, Anand Paranjpe, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed strong support for the move, calling it a significant step forward for India’s ties […]
Devotees praise impressive arrangements at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, Feb 14 (IANS) Devotees flocking to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh are full of praise for the Indian government’s meticulous arrangements, commending the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for ensuring a smooth and well-organised festival. Speaking to IANS, Krishna, a devotee said, “The arrangements for the […]
President Murmu in Ranchi for BIT-Mesra’s platinum jubilee celebrations
Ranchi, Feb 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ranchi on Friday for a two-day visit. She was warmly received at Birsa Munda Airport by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey, and other prominent figures. Soon after her arrival President Murmu reached the Raj Bhavan, where she will stay overnight. Having previously […]
CRPF DG calls on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh on Friday called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the national capital on Friday, officials said. According to a senior official, this was a courtesy meeting as Singh was the Director General of Police (DGP) in Assam […]
Delhi Congress questions BJP on delay in naming new CM
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Devender Yadav on Friday slammed the ‘undue delay’ in appointment of BJP’s new Chief Minister, describing it an outcome of a power struggle in the party. He said almost a week has elapsed since the Delhi Assembly election results were announced but there is […]
‘Even beggars refuse to take Re 1’: Maha minister’s statement on crop insurance sparks controversy
Amravati (Maharashtra), Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra’s agriculture minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate on Friday sparked a controversy after he said that even beggars do not take a rupee in handout but the state government has provided crop insurance to farmers at Re 1. Kokate after reviewing the agriculture department’s review of the Amravati division […]
Sustainable development, energy security possible through daily fuel conservation: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister for Women and Child Development Aditi Tatkare on Friday said that increased use of solar energy and daily fuel conservation can help achieve energy security, sustainable development, and environmental protection in the future. She was speaking at the function to launch a campaign by the Ministry of Petroleum and […]
The scent of the mummy: Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
LONDON(RAHNUMA): At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University […]
