Agartala: In a significant initiative to enhance Tripura’s green cover, the Forest Department announced plans to plant 15 lakh saplings of various species in phases across the state, Tripura’s Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma revealed on Monday. Minister Debbarma outlined the ambitious project, stating that the planting will occur in multiple phases, with an initial target…
Rudraprayag: The sacred precincts of Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand are once again abuzz with spiritual fervor as the series of special puja rituals commenced on Sunday in preparation for the reopening of the holy shrine on May 10. The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the worship of Lord Bhairavnath at the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath, the…
New Delhi: The Premier League will be breaking new ground on Tuesday during the game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United being held at Selhurst Park as it will be the first time in the tournament history that a referee will be wearing a live camera, although the footage will not be broadcasted live. Referee…
New Delhi: In light of observed violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and existing legal provisions by political parties and their representatives on social media platforms during election campaigning, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to ensure the responsible and ethical use of social media. The Commission, in its latest…
Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that his party will increase the reservation quota beyond 50 per cent if the party returns to power. He claimed the Congress is fighting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections to protect the rights of the citizens and reservation for ST/SC and OBC people in the constitution. “Congress…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has appointed MLA and seasoned party leader Samir Ranjan Dash as the Observer for Dhenkanal Parliamentary Constituency. Additionally, Arundhati Kumari Devi from Deogarh has been appointed as the State General Secretary of BJD. The announcement of these appointments was made through a press release issued by Organisational…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, administered the oath of integrity and secrecy to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, officially appointing him as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The appointment of Justice (Retd.) Mishra heralds the commencement of operations…
Dubai: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is making waves at the Arabian Travel Mart 2024 in Dubai, solidifying India’s footprint in the Middle East tourism market. The event, which commenced on May 6th and will continue until May 9th, 2024, serves as a pivotal platform for India to showcase its diverse tourism offerings…
Kochi: A three-member delegation from the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), led by Cdr Hazem I Maitah, conducted a maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi, and the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, from April 29 to May 4, 2024. The visit aimed at fostering military training exchanges between Jordan and India, following discussions…
Kochi, India: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a successful operation late on May 5, resulting in the detention of an Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Kerala, west of Beypore. The operation, marked by swift sea-air coordination, involved ICG ships and aircraft to intercept the vessel. Upon intercepting the boat, an ICG…
