Fresh landslides in hills of north Bengal, traffic out of gear on NH 10

Kolkata (IANS) Following fresh and massive landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong after continuous and heavy showers in the northern Bengal region, the traffic movements on National High 10 have been thrown out of gear.

The entire road from…

2016 surgical strike showed India can strike within enemy territory, says PM Modi in J&K

Jammu (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the 2016 surgical strike showed the world a new India that can strike within enemy territory. 

He said the surgical strikes have taught the biggest lessons to the “mentors of terrorism”…

K’taka Police file FIR against FM Niramala Sitharaman, Vijayendra & others

Bengaluru (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka Police registered an FIR against Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday in connection with allegations of 'extortion' through electoral bonds. 

Tilak Nagar police…

5,975 special trains to facilitate passengers during Diwali, Chhath puja: Vaishnaw

New Delhi (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Indian Railways will run 5,975 special trains to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming festive season, especially for Chhath Puja and Diwali. 

First time West Pakistan refugees, Kashmiri migrant Pandits will sit, vote in J&K Assembly: JP Nadda

Jammu(IANS) BJP President, J.P. Nadda said on Friday that it is because of the BJP government at the Centre that nominated members from among West Pakistan refugees and Kashmiri migrant Pandits will sit and vote in the Assembly. 

He told a…

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland for 6 more months

Itanagar/Kohima (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for another six months with effect from October 1, officials said on Thursday. 

J&K polls 2nd phase: 27.20 pc voter turnout recorded so far

Srinagar (IANS) A voter turnout of 27.20 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, officials said on Wednesday.  

The voting began at 7 a.m. and will go on till…

Centre provides 1,379 MT rice to Mizoram for Manipur, Myanmar, B'desh refugees

Aizawl (IANS) The Centre allowed the Mizoram government to procure 1,379.34 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns for over 44,000 refugees from Manipur as well as neighbouring nations of Myanmar and Bangladesh…

Six wagons of goods train derail near West Bengal's New Maynaguri station

Kolkata (IANS) Six wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Tuesday morning.

No casualties were reported during the incident.

After the derailment, no disruption in…

Archbishop hails India’s diversity, lauds PM’s concern for all, including minorities

New Delhi (IANS) Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pursuing inclusivity in all spheres of his governance and said that his concern for everyone instils a feeling of confidence…