India

11 lakh people still to get first Covid jab in Punjab

24 Dec 2022 12:28 PM IST

The unprecedented times of pandemic, another Covid variant again knocking doors. On one hand, the Central Health Ministry asked state governments to brush up the arrangements for the possible fear, yet on the other hand, around 11 lakh people in Punjab have not got the first dose vaccine. There are about

60 lakh MT legacy waste piles up in Haryana

24 Dec 2022 12:24 PM IST

For a long time, the problem of legacy waste in Haryana has been a constant cause of trouble. Although the state government is on toes to sort out the issue, the situation continues to remain almost the same. About 60 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste has to be disposed

Police tighten security at Sidhu Moosewala’s village

24 Dec 2022 12:22 PM IST

Moosewala’s village turned into cantonment after an intelligence input of possible attack on Moosewala’s parents. Following threats to the family of Slain singer Sidhu Moosewala, police have enhanced security at their house at Musa village in Mansa district. Police have posted around 150 personnel around the house. They have placed

India helped the world during Covid in a big way

24 Dec 2022 12:19 PM IST

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia graced the stage of India’s Biggest Conclave ‘India News Manch’ at the Constitution Club, New Delhi. While speaking about the Covid situation, Scindia said “Because each country was concerned about their own safety, no one came together as a united world to combat

Railways is already prepared for Covid situation: Official

23 Dec 2022 12:17 PM IST

Amid the surge in COVID cases, the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr. DCM) of Northern Railways’ Ambala Division on Thursday exudes hope that the lockdown situation may not arrive and that railway is ready to counter the situation. Sr. DCM, Hari Mohan Sharma in a conversation with ANI said, “The

Kartikeya Sharma: Is govt conducting scientific study on India’s glorious past?

23 Dec 2022 11:23 AM IST

Member of Parliament Kartikeya Sharma raised another pertinent question in Rajya Sabha on Thursday whether the government is making efforts for conducting scientific assessment of glorious history and historical facts of India from the Vedic period to the present day and introducing it into the curriculum? Replying to the queries

Govt creates employable skills along with industry need: Rajiv Chandrashekhar

22 Dec 2022 09:33 AM IST

Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said that the government’s skill development initiatives are demand-driven and chalked out by keeping the industry need. The MoS was replying to a query raised by the Member of Parliament Kartikeya Sharma during the question hour in Rajya

Dalai Lama Talks About ‘Ups & Downs’ Between India- China

21 Dec 2022 15:18 PM IST

Amid the tensions between India and China, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama addresses the ups and downs between the countries in a public talk. Dalai Lama said, “India and China are the two most populous countries. In recent decades too many ups and downs. India is a democracy and respects

Sanjay Raut: “Like China, We Will Enter Karnataka”

21 Dec 2022 14:06 PM IST

In an ongoing tension between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the border issue, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, “We will enter Karnataka like China has entered the country.” The statement sparked controversy. He said, “Like China has entered, we will enter (Karnataka). We don’t need anyone’s permission. We want to

Another story of exemplary courage of resolute spirit

21 Dec 2022 11:18 AM IST

Once again, it was an unthinkable story of exemplary courage, of resolute spirit at PGIMER as the aggrieved but brave-heart family from Yamuna Nagar immortalised their 18-year-old son Rajiv Kumar in five others through the kind act of organ donation.With this magnanimous decision, the family of 18 year old Rajiv

Doctors are bound to follow professional norms: Health Ministry in Rajya Sabha

21 Dec 2022 09:45 AM IST

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that doctors are to follow specific professional guidelines as described in the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette, and Ethics) Regulations, 2002.Replying to a series of questions from Member of Parliament Kartikeya Sharma in the Upper House,

Mann-led government ‘drinking and driving’ Punjab: Akali MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal

21 Dec 2022 09:29 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched a fierce attack on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, when the house was debating the drug problem in the state and the steps taken by the ruling government. Her video later ended up creating a stir on