Jharkhand declares seven-day state mourning in honour of Manmohan Singh

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has declared seven days of state mourning for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. During this period, all state functions will remain cancelled. 

According…

Fuel price hike speculation sparks row in Jharkhand, govt denies proposal

Ranchi (IANS) Protests have started against the alleged preparation by the Jharkhand government to impose a cess on petrol and diesel and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has warned it that such a move would be both "suicidal" and "anti-people". 

Dr Manmohan Singh’s life, a lesson for future generations: PM Modi’s video tribute to ex-PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister, late Manmohan Singh on behalf of the whole country and remembered his invaluable contributions in India’s development, including giving a new…

7 days of national mourning declared; state funeral for Dr. Manmohan Singh

New Delhi (IANS) The Central government on Friday announced seven days of national mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died at the age of 92 here on Thursday. 

A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs…

Kashmiri prodigy singer Ayaan Sajad receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024

Srinagar (IANS) Twelve-year-old Ayaan Sajad from Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district was on Thursday awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu for his extraordinary accomplishments in the…

Their sacrifice shining example of valour, commitment to one’s values: PM Modi's tribute to Sahibzades

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, paid tributes to Sahibzades on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas and prayed that they always "guide us towards building a more just and compassionate society". 

In a post ox X, PM Modi…

Water security the biggest challenge of 21st century, says PM Modi

Khajuraho (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that water security is the biggest challenge in the 21st century, and also pointed out that several states have been engaged in disputes over the sharing of water. 

PM Modi said…

Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan; survivors reported

Aktau (Kazakhstan) (IANS) A passenger plane carrying over 100 people crashed near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, according to reports from the country's Emergencies Ministry.   

Local media outlet Kazpravda.kz reported that the…

Jumbo menace in Jharkhand: Five deaths and over 200 acres of crops destroyed in December

Ranchi (IANS) In a tragic turn of events, angry elephants have unleashed death and destruction across Jharkhand this December, killing five people and injuring several others. The animals, at the same time, have damaged over 30 houses and destroyed…

India’s Jaduguda Mines discovery extends uranium resources by over 50 years: Govt

New Delhi (IANS) A significant new deposit discovery has been made in and around the existing area of India's Jaduguda Mines which will increase the life of an otherwise depleting mine by more than 50 years, according to the year-end review released…