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August 18, 2015 1:20 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 12:52 PM

Monsoon active over Arunachal, WB, Sikkim, Bihar, J'khand, C'garh & K'taka

Southwest monsoon is vigorous over Tamilnadu and active over Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka. Heavy to very heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places over North East region. Heavy rainfall also occurred at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Mad...

August 18, 2015 12:49 PM

One injured in Pak firing in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, heavy shelling and firing by Pakistani forces in civilian areas and forward posts in R.S. Pura sector late last night has left one civilian injured. Pakistani forces resorted to mortar shelling and heavy firing on civilian areas and Indian positions in Poonch, Rajauri and Jammu...

August 18, 2015 12:47 PM

Govt issues new guidelines for child adoption

The government has issued new adoption guidelines to ensure hassle free adoption process in the country. Under the new guidelines, the maximum combined age for married couple to adopt a child has been increased from 105 years to 110. The minimum age for adoption of a child by a single parent has bee...

August 18, 2015 12:40 PM

Probe to be conducted on mismanagement by discoms: Satyendra Jain

Delhi Power Minister Satyendra Jain today said a thorough probe will be conducted to investigate mismanagement by discoms reported in a CAG Report. There are reports that CAG has found that three power distribution companies of Delhi inflated their dues by almost 8000 crore rupees to be recovered fr...

August 18, 2015 12:07 PM

ESIC to give medical facilities to un-organised sector workers too

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will provide all medical facilities to workers in both the organised sector as well as the un-organised sector. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment, Bandaru Dattatreya said this, after laying the foundation stone of ...

August 18, 2015 12:05 PM

PM Modi announces MADAD and e-migrant portal for UAE expats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme as part of various measures for the welfare of Indian diaspora. Addressing a large gathering of Indian expats in International Cricket Stadium at Dubai last night he said, a welfare fund for diaspora is to be set up for their benefit, to help t...

August 18, 2015 12:05 PM

PM greets people on occasion of Navroz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Navroz, the Parsi new year. In his message, Mr Modi wished Parsi community and hoped this year is filled with prosperity and happiness.

August 18, 2015 12:05 PM

Govt invites nominations for Padma Awards 2016

Government has invited the nominations for Padma Awards 2016. In an official release issued by Home Ministry said, nominations for the Padma Awards is open and the last date for receipt of the nominations is 15th of next month. Nominations received without the prescribed proforma and citation will n...

August 18, 2015 12:04 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 9,700 cr road projects in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 11-National Highway Projects of 700 kilometres length at a capital cost of 9,700 crore rupees at Ara in Bihar. He was accompanied by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

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