Tennis: Swiatek enjoys 66-minute victory over Golubic to make Toronto last 16
Toronto, Aug 6 (IANS) No. 7 seed Iga Swiatek conceded just three games on her way to a commanding victory in the Canadian Open, out-performing Viktorija Golubic in the third round on Thursday. The Polish former World No.1, a semifinalist in the event in…
Even minor lapse can undermine trust: MP Election Commissioner to poll officials
Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission has asked election officials to ensure error-free conduct of polls, saying even a minor lapse in the election process can undermine public confidence. Addressing a state-level training…
Odisha govt signs tripartite pact to launch project BLESS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) The state Mission Shakti Department on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP) and the NSE Foundation to implement Project BLESS, a three-year…
Indian Ambassador meets President of Panama, discusses ideas to boost relationship
Panama, Aug 6 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Panama, Sumit Seth, on Thursday met President of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, for a farewell call-on meeting and discussed ideas to further boost the bilateral relationship. “Ambassador Sumith Seth met…
Gujarat intensifies ban on analogue dairy products; 134 units inspected statewide
Gandhinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Gujarat’s Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) inspected 134 food business establishments across the state and collected 29 samples as part of its enforcement drive against prohibited analogue dairy products on…
Flash flood: Assam and Meghalaya working on long-term fix, says Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Aug 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the state government is carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the recurring flash flooding in the Jorabat area along the Assam-Meghalaya border, while working closely…
PM Modi urges youth to celebrate National Handloom Day with enthusiasm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a clarion call to citizens, particularly the youth, to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm and spirit as Friendship Day. The Prime Minister urged the youth to…
Congress appoints new office-bearers for Uttarakhand unit
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday announced a major organisational reshuffle in the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee, appointing a new treasurer, vice-presidents, general secretaries and secretaries with…
Smart classes, modern labs and quality learning: PM SHRI School in UP’s Deoria sets a new benchmark
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 6 (IANS) Quality education is the foundation of a brighter future. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has been working towards strengthening basic education across the state.…
Tejasswi Prakash on her bond with Elvish Yadav: We are loyal to each other as friends
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actress Tejasswi Prakash, who is set to join Elvish Yadav and Aarush Bhola in the upcoming season of the gaming reality show ‘Playground’ season 5, has said that she and Elvish Yadav share the sacred bond of friendship, and are…