Bengali mandatory in all govt departments from September 1: CM Adhikari
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) On the first day of the extended Budget Session, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced in the Assembly that from September 1, the use of Bengali as the official language will be obligatory in the operations of every government…
Assam Flood: Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’
Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Jal Rahat’ to support the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to inundate several parts of eastern Assam, severely…
Sonam Wangchuk seeks permission to leave Safdarjung Hospital to join ‘Sansad Chalo March’
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday wrote to the Director of Safdarjung Hospital, seeking permission to leave the hospital in order to join the “Sansad Chalo March”. In his letter, Wangchuk said, “This is to…
CM Satheesan reaching Delhi today; funds, projects, KPCC leadership on agenda
Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will arrive in New Delhi on Monday night for a series of meetings that could have a bearing on both the government’s financial position and the Congress party’s…
Nishant Kumar celebrates his 45th birthday with prayers at Patna’s Mahavir temple
Patna, July 20 (IANS) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar celebrated his 45th birthday on Monday by offering prayers at the Mahavir temple in Patna along with his father, former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Continuing a long-standing family tradition,…
Prajwal Revanna to virtually attend grandmother Chennamma’s funeral, no parole sought
Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) Former MP Prajwal Revanna will attend the funeral of his grandmother, Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, through video conference from Bengaluru Central Prison after choosing not to seek parole, according…
Sonam Wangchuk’s vital parameters stable, continues under medical supervision: Safdarjung Hospital health bulletin
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues to receive medical care at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, with his vital parameters remaining stable, according to the latest health…
Gujarat: Child kidnapping-murder accused dies in police firing during escape attempt
Anand, July 20 (IANS) The main accused in the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old girl in Gujarat’s Anand district died after police opened fire when he allegedly attacked officers with a knife and attempted to escape while in custody, police…
LS adjourned for 2nd time, just seven minutes after reconvening
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) As the Opposition continued its sloganeering, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second time after reconvening on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday. The House was first adjourned till noon. After…
Five killed, including four children, after house roof collapses due to heavy rain in UP’s Muzaffarnagar
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Five people, including four children, were killed after the roof of a house collapsed following heavy rainfall in Habibpur village of Muzaffarnagar. Two other children injured in the incident are undergoing treatment at a…