Bharat Bandh: Kerala comes to a halt but some units linked to CPI(M) open
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (IANS) While much of the country witnessed limited disruption during Thursday’s Bharat Bandh, Kerala came to a near-total standstill, reviving debate over the state’s bandh culture and allegations of selective enforcement, but some CPI(M)-linked units functioned at a few places in the state. Across districts, shops remained shuttered and public transport services […]
Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response in Odisha; industrial belts affected
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (IANS) The nationwide strike call given by the Central Trade Unions on Thursday evoked a mixed response in Odisha, disrupting normal life in several places, particularly in the state’s industrial areas. Members of various trade unions resorted to picketing at markets, bus stops and railway stations in different parts of the state […]
One Nation, One Election does not violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution: ex-CJI Gavai
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Thursday told the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election (ONOE), headed by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill on simultaneous elections does not violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution. Making a detailed representation […]
Heated debate in Andhra Pradesh Council over land allotments in Vizag
Amaravati, Feb 12 (IANS) YSR Congress Party’s allegations of irregularities in land allotments to companies in Visakhapatnam triggered a heated debate in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council on Thursday, leading to a walk-out by the main opposition party. Leader of Opposition Botsa Satyanarayana led the walkout after heated exchanges between the main opposition and the […]
Rajnath Singh to be chief guest at Sadhguru’s 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations
Coimbatore, Feb 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at Sadhguru’s 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations here on February 15, which will also be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, a statement said on Thursday. This night-long celebrations will […]
Boost for Indian Navy’s capabilities as DAC clears purchase of six more P-8i aircraft
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted approval for a host of procurements for the armed forces, clearing the way for the acquisition of Rafale jets, combat missiles, anti-tank mines, P-8i aircraft, and more. The DAC approval for six P-8i reconnaissance aircraft marks a major milestone for the Indian […]
First Nipah virus death reported in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) West Bengal on Thursday reported its first case of a Nipah virus-related death, after a nurse, who was affected by it and was admitted at the critical care unit of a hospital at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district, passed away. State Health Department sources said that the deceased had developed […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clears Skill Development Scheme for artisans
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the ‘Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme’ aimed at supporting artisans associated with khadi, handloom, cottage industries and the unorganised sector, an official said on Thursday. The decision was cleared at a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. The scheme will be […]
Bengaluru to host two-day International Dam Safety Conference
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government will host a two-day International Dam Safety Conference in Bengaluru on February 13 and 14 in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, Shivakumar, who also holds the Water […]
US envoy Gor, Foreign Secretary Misri hold discussion on advancing bilateral partnership
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday, holding discussions on advancing bilateral partnership and the recently-concluded India-US trade deal. “Always a pleasure to meet with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. We had a great discussion on advancing the US-India partnership. So many opportunities ahead now […]
