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Chenab Valley put on speedy development under Modi govt: Jitendra Singh

Singh said a revolutionary change has taken place in the entire Chenab Valley which comprises Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts after Modi took over as the prime minister of the country

90% of fire at Brahmapuram waste plant extinguished, says Kerala govt

The Kerala government on Saturday said 90 per cent of the fire at Brahmapuram waste treatment plant was extinguished and efforts were on to douse the rest of the affected area

Over 300,000 Olive Ridley turtles reach Gahirmatha beach for mass nesting

More than three lakhs Olive Ridley turtles have so far reached Gahirmatha beach, the world's largest rookery of the marine reptile species, in Odisha's Kendrapara district to lay eggs this time

Attitude of ignoring crimes against women must end, says Arvind Kejriwal

The attitude of ignoring crimes against women has to end, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday as he exhorted men and boys to view ensuring the safety of women as their responsibility.

PM praises Central Railway for 100% electrification of broad gauge network

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed Central Railway for achieving 100 per cent electrification of the entire broad gauge network, calling it an "outstanding feat".

DPIIT asks states to hold industry interactions for addressing bottlenecks

The commerce and industry ministry has requested the states to interact with business associations on a regular basis to identify issues related to reducing logistics cost, an official statement said

Tamil Nadu govt will fulfill handloom, powerloom weavers' demand: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday assured both handloom and powerloom weavers that their long-pending demands would be fulfilled soon

AIIMS official suspended over irregularities in purchase of medical goods

The AIIMS-Delhi administration has suspended a senior stores officer after several irregularities were found in the purchase of medical goods

Rural committees to be formed to monitor development works: Haryana min

Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Devender Singh Babli on Saturday said rural monitoring committees will be formed to keep a strict vigil on the quality of development works

IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief: PT Usha

The committee formed by the IOA to probe sexual abuse allegations against sidelined WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is yet to submit its report

59 H3N2 influenza cases detected in Odisha in past 2 months: Officials

Of the 225 samples collected in January and February in Odisha, 59 were found positive for H3N2 influenza in the state, officials said on Saturday.

25,000 houses for EWS to be constructed across Punjab: Minister Aman Arora

Punjab government will construct 25,000 houses for people from economically weaker sections in a phased manner, Housing and Urban Development Minister Aman Arora informed the state assembly

Air India gets DGCA nod for cross utilisation of wide-body pilots

Aviation regulator DGCA has approved Air India's long-pending request to allow the same pilots to operate two types of Boeing wide-body aircraft, according to officials

FSSAI warns traders, FBOs against using calcium carbide for ripening fruits

Food regulator FSSAI has warned traders, fruit handlers and FBOs not to use prohibited calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits and said strict actions will be taken against the users

Oil producers urge govt to declare Rajasthan as 'mustard state' on India

Oil producers have urged the government to declare Rajasthan as a mustard state as it accounts for 40-45 per cent of the country's production of the oilseed, an industry official said on Saturday.

Kerala to set up water kiosks, launch awareness drive as summer approaches

With many parts of Kerala reeling under intense heat, the state govt announced a series of plans including setting up water kiosks in local bodies and busy commercial streets

Disaster risk reduction, management turning into 'Jan Andolan': PK Mishra

Disaster risk reduction and management are turning into a people's movement as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his principal secretary P K Mishra said

J&K Police asks women not to hesitate in reporting crimes against them

The Baramulla district police celebrated International Women's Week with senior officers appealing to women not to hesitate in reporting crimes against women while assuring the of prompt action

Enforcement Directorate's special public prosecutor Nitesh Rana resigns

Advocate Nitesh Rana on Saturday resigned as the special public prosecutor of the Enforcement Directorate, citing personal reasons

Thakur hails role of youth in India's progress; says Pune ideal for Y20

Pune is the ideal location for the fourth 'Y20' consultation meeting as the city has been a beacon of knowledge and culture for generations, Union Minister for Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur said