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February 1, 2017 11:25 AM

SAARC programming committee meeting begins in Kathmandu

The programming committee meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has began at Kathmandu today. Senior officials of all eight member countries are participating in the meeting. <br/><br/>Indian delegation is lead by Shri Prashant Agarwal, Joint Secretary (SAAR...

February 1, 2017 10:23 AM

Alok Verma takes charge as new CBI Director

Former Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma today took charge as the new CBI Director. He will hold the charge of the premier investigating agency for a period of two years. A 1979-batch IPS officer, Mr Verma was selected by a three-member committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Jus...

February 1, 2017 8:27 AM

Basant Panchami is being celebrated today

Basant Panchami is being celebrated today. The festival marks the beginning of the spring season. The festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the month of 'Magha'. Basant means spring and Panchami means "the fifth day". On this day, Hindus wearing yellow clothes vis...

February 1, 2017 7:04 AM

Basant Panchami is being celebrated today

Basant Panchami is being celebrated today. The festival marks the beginning of the spring season. The festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the month of 'Magha'. Basant means spring and Panchami means "the fifth day". On this day, Hindus wearing yellow clothes vis...

February 1, 2017 5:02 AM

PM Modi urges opposition to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the entire opposition to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget session. Addressing media outside Parliament this morning, Mr Modi called for constructive debate on all issues. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister said, talks were held ...

February 1, 2017 4:52 AM

Fire breaks out in room number 50 of the parliament

A minor fire broke out in room number 50 of the parliament house tonight. According to the fire officer, it was due to fire in inverter and has been controlled. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flame. <br/>

February 1, 2017 4:47 AM

CBSE to conduct NEET on 7th May this year

The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, will conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to all medical colleges in the country on 7th May this year. The test will be conducted across 80 cities for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in medical and dental colleges r...

February 1, 2017 4:32 AM

All India Radio to broadcast live bilingual pre-Budget discussion 10:30 am

News Services Division of All India Radio will broadcast today a Special live bilingual pre-Budget discussion in Hindi and English from 10.30 am. The discussion will be followed by live relay of the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's speech from 10.55 a.m. onwards.This can be heard from all capita...

February 1, 2017 1:08 AM

Allahabad: Basant Panchami bathing to take place at sangam

In Allahabad, Basant Panchami bathing, one of the important occasion of Magh mela, will take place today at sangam and other Ghats of holy rivers. Large number of devotees who are staying in magh mela area and kalpwasis will take holy dip at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. The district magistrat...

February 1, 2017 12:09 AM

SC refuses to stay Tamil Nadu amendment allowing Jallikattu

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the recent amendment in the Act made by Tamil Nadu to allow Jallikattu. However, the Apex Court slammed state government for failing to maintain law and order during the recent violent protests against the ban on bull taming sport. <br/><br/>The ap...

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