As the government on Monday opened up Covid-19 inoculation drive for senior citizens, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said politicians should encourage people especially those in the vulnerable category to get themselves vaccinated. Abdullah took to Twitter to post: “My parents and people in their age group need the vaccine […]
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Defence Ministry secretaries to give detailed presentations to PM in Kevadia
Five secretaries of the Defence Ministry will give a detailed presentation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the projects being carried out by them along with their future plans, at the Combined Commanders’ Conference. The Combined Commanders’ Conference is the first meeting in the second tenure of Prime Minister Narendra […]
Need to integrate India’s agri produce into global processed foods market: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India of 21st century needs post-harvest or food processing revolution and for that his government is initiating steps to integrate country’s agricultural produce into the global processed foods market. “It is the need of the hour to ensure farmers’ produce get as […]
Kumbh 2021: Northern Railways prepares for surge in passengers at Haridwar
With passenger traffic at Hardiwar station expected to go up from March 11, the Northern Railways has built four different colour-coded enclosures for passengers to book tickets to various destinations. “There might be a surge in passengers coming to Haridwar from March 11. We have put four colour-coded enclosures based […]
India reports 15,510 new COVID-19 cases, 106 deaths
As many as 15,510 new COVID-19 cases and 106 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Monday. With this, the total number of cases reported in the country now stands at 1,10,96,731, including 1,68,627 active cases […]
PM Modi takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi on Monday. “Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS. Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19,” […]
Sitharaman accuses Kerala government of giving entire budget money to KIIFB
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday lashed out at the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala over the state budget and accused it for giving all the budget money to Kerala infrastructure investment fund board (KIIFB). “Kerala budget was presented and all the money is given to KIIFB. I do […]
Khelo India National Winter Games will help in making J-K a sporting hub, says PM Modi
The second edition of ‘Khelo India National Winter Games’ which are being organised in Jammu and Kashmir will help in developing a new sporting ecosystem in the Union Territory and help in making it a sporting hub, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Speaking at the inaugural address of […]
India reports 16,577 new COVID-19 cases, 120 deaths
With this, the total coronavirus caseload in the country has gone up to 1,10,63,491, including 1,55,986 active cases and 1,07,50,680 discharges. The COVID-19 death toll reached 1,56,825 on Friday with additional 120 deaths. As per the Health Ministry, a total of 1,34,72,643 people in the country have been vaccinated against […]
Delhi Police junks reports of Kejriwal’s Z-Plus security removal
Delhi Police Public Relations Officer Chinmoy Biswal on Thursday informed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Z plus security by Delhi Police will remain unchanged. “The security cover provided to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remains unchanged. There has been no reduction in the number of security personnel provided to him,” […]