PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in April on President Dissanayake's invitation

Colombo (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Sri Lanka in the first week of April at the invitation of Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the local media reported on Wednesday.

The visit, which could take place on…

Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal: First phase of trial run ends, second begins today

Bhopal (IANS) After completing the first phase of the "trial run" for Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal, the Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to commence the second phase on Tuesday.

In January this year, the toxic waste (337 tonnes)…

UP: Nandan Kanan Express splits into two as coach decouples soon after leaving DDU Junction

New Delhi (IANS) The 12876 Nandan Kanan Express, travelling from Anand Vihar to Puri, suffered a mishap, shortly after departing from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction. The train split into two due to a coupling failure in the S4 sleeper coach,…

Bombay HC stays FIR order against ex-SEBI chief, 5 others

Mumbai (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put a four-week hold on a special court's order which had directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials.

The…

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia, discuss strengthening defence ties

New Delhi (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4 to March 7, underscoring the strengthening defence partnership between India and Australia.  

The visit reflects the…

Chamoli avalanche: Rescue efforts continue for 4 missing workers

Chamoli (IANS) Rescue operations have resumed in Uttarakhand's Mana region as clear weather has allowed teams to intensify their search for the four missing workers trapped after an avalanche struck Chamoli. Helicopters have also been deployed…

Ramzan Mubarak: PM Modi extends warm wishes as holy month begins

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all citizens on Sunday on the occasion of Ramzan, the sacred month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide. 

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "As the blessed month of Ramzan…

Centre aims to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027

New Delhi (IANS) More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country to date, and the government has set a target to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027, it was announced on Sunday. 

At the initiative of…

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma

Sukma (IANS) At least two Maoists were gunned down in an intense encounter with security forces in the Kistaram police station area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials said on Saturday. 

A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG)…

Agri sector growth and prosperity of villages: PM Modi lists key goals in post-Budget webinar

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday outlined the government's commitment and resolve to achieve the goal of developed India and said that building a country with empowered and prosperous farmers remains the key focus of his…