Delhi CM suspends seven officials over procurement irregularities
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In a firm display of its commitment to good governance, the Delhi Government has taken swift and decisive action against serious irregularities discovered at the Central Procurement Agency’s stores. Acting on the direct…
Himachal’s cherries and plums exported to Oman
Shimla, June 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday flagged off the first export consignment of 400 kg of cherries and 400 kg of plums to Oman from Chandigarh via air cargo. The fruits were produced by six…
JeM sleeper cell operative Babita sent to judicial custody after 7-day ATS remand ends
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper cell operative Babita Dhakad alias Khadija was produced before a Jaipur court on Saturday after the completion of her seven-day Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) remand and was sent to judicial…
Assam govt hopes to bring back Vrindavani Vastra from UK: Assembly Speaker
Guwahati, June 27 (IANS) Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Saturday expressed confidence that the historic Vrindavani Vastra, an iconic 16th-century Assamese textile masterpiece preserved in the United Kingdom, would be brought to…
India’s donations reflect the depth of partnership: Seychelles FM
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Barry Faure, on Saturday said that India’s donations reflect the depth of the partnership between the two nations, addressing the ceremony to hand over the…
Rajasthan: VB-G RAM-G Scheme to be launched on July 1; CM calls for effective implementation of service camps
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of Rural and Urban Service Camps, emphasising that grievances related to roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and revenue…
Trinamool factions vie for July 21 Martyrs’ Day event in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) A tug-of-war has begun over the Trinamool Congress’ July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme in Kolkata. After the Mamata Banerjee faction sought permission from Kolkata Police to hold the event in the Esplanade area of central…
India sign off with four medals from Asia Cup Bridge Championships
Panaji, June 27 (IANS) Host nation India concluded its campaign in the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships with an impressive haul of three silver and one bronze, underlining the country’s strong performance across both the Team and Matchpoint Finals on…
Twin suicide attempts throw Metro services in Kolkata out of gear
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) The Metro services in Kolkata were severely affected on Saturday due to two suicide attempts. While services were held up for nearly 25 minutes earlier in the morning, train movement along a particular stretch had to be stopped…
Tripura: Drugs valued at Rs 5 crore seized; anti-drug campaign set up across NE
Agartala/Aizawl, June 27 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized a large consignment of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 5 crore in Tripura on Saturday, marking another major success in…