Gandhi remembered on his death anniversary

New Delhi (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.

"On Martyrs' Day, we gratefully remember Mahatma…

CBI books HAL officials for misappropriation of Rs 13 cr

Bhubaneswar (IANS): The CBI has registered five cases against Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) senior Manager Bhabhen Maitra and others for misappropriating funds to the tune of Rs 13 crore between 2013 and 2018.

The agency registered the cases…

Debt-ridden Punjab seeks special package

Chandigarh (IANS): With Punjab's debt estimated at over Rs 2.10 lakh crore, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged the 15th Finance Commission to sanction a 'Special Debt Relief Package' to support his government's efforts…

Anna launches hunger strike for Lokpal, Lokayuktas

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) (IANS) Veteran activist Kisan Baburao Hazare alias Anna Hazare on Wednesday launched a fresh hunger strike at his Ralegan-Siddhi village seeking Lokpal and Lokayuktas as promised by the government.

An…

Raghubar directs to provide retirement benefits immediately to employees

Ranchi: Chief Minister Raghubar Das has directed the officials to ensure that all the retired government employees should be given their benefits on the day of the retirement day itself. Chairing the Siddhi Baat programme…

Budget Session: Jharkhand Govt admits matric results have declined in J’khand between 2014-2018

Ranchi: The State Government admitted to the fact that the matric results have declined in the state between 2014-2018 by percent while the number of students appearing in the exams has also witnessed a dip…

Budget Session: 3.44 lakh trees to be cut for Mandal Dam project in Jharkhand

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Government said that 3.44 lakh trees would be cut for construction of Mandal Dam project in the Palamu district. Replying to a question raised by JVM(P) Pradeep Yadav during the question hour…

Abhishek Uni: 7th pay commission benefits for teachers and officials of Govt universities and colleges

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Government has decided to provide the benefits of the seventh pay commission to the teachers and officials working in the government universities and colleges of the state with effect from…

Congress, Left spreading misinformation on Citizenship Amendment Bill: Sonowal

Guwahati (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday slammed the Congress and the Left Front for spreading misinformation about the Citizenship Amendment Bill and said that they are creating confusion among people.

Sonowal made…

Snapdeal bats for new FDI policy in e-commerce from Feb 1

Bengaluru (IANS) Leading e-tailer Snapdeal on Tuesday supported the implementation of revised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on e-commerce from February 1.

"Snapdeal supports the immediate implementation of the…