India

counting: the d-day of karnataka ‘nataka

13 May 2023 03:34 AM IST

The counting will begin at 8 am in 36 centres across the state, and poll officials expect a clear picture about the outcome is likely to emerge by mid-day. Elaborate security arrangements have been made across the State, especially in and around the counting centres, to avoid any untoward incidents,

Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll: Security beefed up for counting day.

13 May 2023 03:14 AM IST

Security has been tightened and all other arrangements put in place for Saturday’s counting of votes for the high-stakes Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll that witnessed a four-corner battle among the BJP, Congress, SAD and the ruling AAP. Counting will begin at 8 am, officials said on Friday, adding that security

Himachal Governor accords top priority to eradication of drugs, tuberculosis.

13 May 2023 03:04 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday said that his priority as the governor of the state is to eradicate drugs and Tuberculosis from the state. Speaking to the reporters, “As the governor of Himachal Pradesh I would promise eradication of drugs at first place and second priority is

Punjab CM lost moral authority to be in office after Amritsar blasts: Sukhbir Bada.

13 May 2023 02:54 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has lost all moral authority to remain in office, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Friday following repeated blast incidents in the vicinity of the Golden Temple here. In less than a week, three explosions have taken place in Amritsar. The third

Sitharaman pushes for investable project pipelines, India’s AI strides at Japan meet

13 May 2023 02:46 AM IST

New Delhi, May 12 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday positioned India’s strong recovery as a bright spot for global growth outlook to the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G7FMCBG) and highlighted the role of investable project pipelines and resilient supply chains in accelerating financing for future cities. Sitharaman underlined the urgency of improving efficiency of the G20 Common Framework and strengthening and cooperation among all stakeholders for

Punjab police raises security around courts.

13 May 2023 02:42 AM IST

CHANDIGARH : In a bid to ensure foolproof security arrangements at all judicial complexes, Punjab Police on Thursday conducted cordon and search operations (CASO) around the District and Sub-Divisional Courts across the state, said an official release. It comes after a low-intensity blast occurred near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas,

Himachal Cabinet berths not being filled to avoid bickering within Congress’

13 May 2023 02:35 AM IST

The three Cabinet berths remaining vacant in the Himachal Pradesh government are not being filled deliberately to avoid bickering within the Congress party, the state BJP claimed on Friday. BJP spokesperson Randhir Sharma said his party has been raising the issue of caste and regional imbalance in the Cabinet for

Punjab first state to introduce unique colour coding for stamp papers.

13 May 2023 02:26 AM IST

Punjab today became the first state in the country to launch unique colour-coded stamp papers as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced to introduce green colored stamp papers to facilitate the entrepreneurs for setting up their units in the state. “This is a revolutionary step aimed at promoting ease

Haryana again tops in CCTNS ranking with 99.9 per cent score as per NCRB

13 May 2023 02:18 AM IST

Haryana Police has once again secured the top position in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) Pragati dashboard monthly ranking for March 2023. It was judged by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The police had secured the first position in the month of February as well.

Tainted IAS officer Vijay Dahiya told to join ACB grilling.

13 May 2023 01:55 AM IST

2001 batch IAS officer Vijay Dahiya, who has been booked under the corruption charges recently by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), was relieved from his responsibilities including post of Commissioner and secretary to government, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department here on Thursday. Apart from this, he was holding the post of

Sukhu launches ‘Him Data Portal’ for better deliverance of services.

13 May 2023 01:46 AM IST

SHIMLA : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that the need of the hour is that all the state government agencies should collaborate, connect, and respond to the needs of the public more efficiently by accessing accurate and real-time data. He was addressing a conference organised

Punjabi University suspends senior faculty member.

13 May 2023 01:16 AM IST

PATIALA : The Punjabi University has suspended a senior faculty member following allegations he holds the permanent residency (PR) of another country. Pushpinder Singh Gill, a professor at the School of Management Studies, was placed under suspension on Thursday. The university said Gill did not inform it or the government