Dehradun, Aug 20 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Assembly’s Monsoon Session, which commenced on Tuesday in Bhararisain—the state’s summer capital—was abruptly adjourned indefinitely on Wednesday, just two days into its scheduled five-day… Continue reading Opposition uproar halts Uttarakhand Assembly: Key bills rushed through before adjournment
Itanagar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in… Continue reading Arunachal: Pollution board conducts public hearing on environmental clearance for power plant
Amsterdam, Aug 20 (IANS) Netherlands have recalled opener Vikramjit Singh, legspinner Shariz Ahmed, and left-arm pacer Ben Fletcher for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to be played… Continue reading Vikramjit, Shariz, Fletcher return as Netherlands announce squad for Bangladesh T20Is
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key organisational reshuffle, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday appointed senior leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid as the Chairman of the… Continue reading Congress appoints Salman Khurshid as Foreign Affairs Department chief, Brijendra Singh and Arathi Krishna as deputies
Raipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expanded his cabinet to its constitutional limit of 14 ministers on Wednesday, inducting three first-time BJP legislators and initiating a… Continue reading Chhattisgarh CM expands cabinet with induction of 3 ministers; overhauls portfolios
Gwalior, Aug 20 (IANS) The semifinals of Pro Panja League Season 2 saw last season’s runners-up Kiraak Hyderabad storm their way into the Grand Finale yet again with a dominant… Continue reading Pro Panja League: Kiraak Hyderabad storm into final with win over MP Hathodas
Amaravati, Aug 20 (IANS) An Andhra Pradesh MLA and his followers allegedly assaulted Forest Department officials after kidnapping them near Srisailam in Nandyal district, according to a police complaint. Srisailam… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh MLA, followers accused of kidnapping, assaulting Forest officials
Hazaribagh, Aug 20 (IANS) A tragic road accident claimed the lives of a 12-hour-old newborn and his aunt, Poonam Devi, on Wednesday morning along the Ranchi-Patna National Highway near Sirsi… Continue reading Newborn and aunt killed in road accident in Hazaribagh, villagers block highway in protest
Vijayawada, Aug 20 (IANS) Amravati Crushers suffered their first defeat of the season, Vizianagaram Ninjas reclaimed top spot in Pool A, and Vizag Commandos strengthened their position in Pool B… Continue reading Yuva Andhra Kabaddi: Commandos stun Crushers, Ninjas climb to top on Day 6
Aizawl, Aug 20 (IANS) The Mizoram government on Wednesday decided to expand the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission – 2nd Phase to more land, officials said. An official of the Chief… Continue reading Mizoram govt to expand rubber cultivation to boost farmers’ livelihood
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Advanced therapies and technology are the key to tackling the rare disease burden in India, said government health officials on Wednesday. Officials from the Central… Continue reading Advanced therapies, tech key to tackle rare disease burden in India: CDSCO, NITI Aayog
Shillong, Aug 20 (IANS) Meghalaya has emerged as the frontrunner among Northeastern states in adopting and effectively using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-based integrated disaster warning system, an official said… Continue reading Meghalaya leads NE in adopting Common Alerting Protocol-based disaster alert system: Official
