New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Two victims of the Delhi High Court blast Tuesday moved court saying they have not received the compensation awarded to them even three years after the incident. The PIL filed by All India Anti Terrorist Front, through advocate Gaurav Bansal, said that despite the high court order, two victims – […]
Chandigarh, Nov 11 (IANS) Over 111 lakh tonnes of paddy has been procured in Punjab this season, food and supplies department officials said Tuesday. Ludhiana district was leading in paddy procurement with over 14.13 lakh tonnes being procured there. Sangrur and Moga followed with 13.66 and 11.07 lakh tonnes. The Punjab government has set up […]
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Monday closed trade 35.33 points or 0.13 percent up as banking stocks soared. Good buying was observed in banking, auto and capital goods sectors, while selling pressure was seen in consumer durables sector. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange […]
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) The elections for the Maharashtra assembly speaker’s post scheduled Wednesday is likely to witness a three-cornered contest. Bharatiya Janata Party’s legislator from Phulambri (Aurangabad) Haribhau K. Bagde Tuesday filed his nomination for the post, besides Shiv Sena’s Vijay Auti, the member from Parner (Ahmednagar) and Congress’ former minister, Varsha Gaekwad from […]
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu Tuesday said substantial legislative proposals would be taken up in the coming parliament session and expressed hope that it would be constructive for both ruling and opposition parties. The winter session of parliament is scheduled to be held from Nov 24-Dec 23. Speaking […]
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) It was a pleasant Tuesday in the national capital as the maximum temperature settled at 28.5 degrees Celsius, average for this time of the year. The Met Office has forecast similar weather Wednesday. “The sky will remain clear through the day tomorrow (Wednesday).. the morning will be misty,” said an […]
Patna, Nov 11 (IANS) The Bihar Human Rights Commission(BHRC) Tuesday issued a show cause notice to a police officer for sending a report on the alleged links of newly inducted union minister Giriraj Singh to the outlawed Ranvir Sena to the special branch and sought an explanation from him. Amitabh Kumar Das, posted as superintendent […]
Shimla, Nov 11 (IANS) The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday inspected the upcoming luxury housing project here being promoted by Bemloe Development and Infrastructure Company, which is facing allegations of wrongdoing in getting clearances for the project. A case under sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal […]
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) Haryana Police Monday failed to present controversial sect leader Rampal in the Punjab and Haryana Wednesday despite the court issuing non-bailable warrants against him last week. The high court Monday reserved its order on the issue after counsel for the sect leader submitted a fresh medical certificate before the court that […]
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday extended greetings to the Maldives government and people on the eve of the island-state’s Republic Day and said he is confident that bilateral ties would continue to grow and strengthen in the coming years. In his message to President Abdulla Yameen, President Mukherjee conveyed his “warm […]