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August 18, 2015 9:17 PM

OROP: Delhi Police apologises for action against protesting ex-servicemen

Delhi Police today apologised to ex-servicemen for its action on the eve of Independence Day at Jantar Mantar and urged them to call off their agitation over the One Rank, One Pension, OROP issue. Joint Commissioner of Police MK Meena went to the protest venue at Jantar Mantar today and apologised f...

August 18, 2015 9:05 PM

Govt completes demarcation of ECZ around Okhla bird park

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the demarcation of eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary in the national capital region has been completed. He said a notification in this regard will be issued within a week time. <br/><br/>Mr. Javadekar told media in New De...

August 18, 2015 9:04 PM

Flood alert issued in eleven districts of Assam

Assam State Disaster Management Authority has issued fresh flood alert in eight districts this evening. Official sources said that low to moderate flood alert has been sounded at several places for the next 24 to 48 hours in Kamrup Rural and Metro, Dhemaji, Nalbari ,Bongaigaon, Chirang, Baksa and Ba...

August 18, 2015 8:51 PM

Udhampur attack: NIA releases sketches of 2 terrorists

National Investigation Agency, NIA today released sketches of two terrorists accused in the recent Udhampur attack. NIA has also declared a reward of 5 lakh rupees each for the wanted Zargham alias Mohd. Bhai and Abu Okasha. The absconders were accomplices of Mohammad Naved alias Usman who was caugh...

August 18, 2015 8:36 PM

PM Modi greets Ranil Wickremesinghe over victory in Sri Lankan polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe on his alliance's performance in the elections in the island nation. Mr Modi spoke to Mr Wickremesinghe and congratulated him. <br/><br/>In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister expressed...

August 18, 2015 8:33 PM

Nitish accuses PM of harbouring contempt for those seeking rights from Centre

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of harbouring contempt for those seeking their rights from the Centre. Taking on Mr. Modi in Patna Mr. Kumar said the way the prime minister announced the package made it look like that an auction of Bihar was being held. H...

August 18, 2015 8:31 PM

Notification on ESZ around Okhla bird park to be out in a week: Javadekar

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the demarcation of eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary in the national capital region has been completed. He said a notification in this regard will be issued within a week time. <br/><br/>Mr. Javadekar told media in New De...

August 18, 2015 8:17 PM

India witnessing start up revolution, vibrant ecosystem needed: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today launched the India Aspiration Fund (IAF) with initial startup fund of Rs. 2,000 crore set up by Small Industries Development Bank of India -SIDBI in a function held in Mumbai. <br/><br/>On the occasion, the Finance Minister also launched the SIDBI Make...

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