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Shramik Express leaves Ballari with 1,318 labourers for West Bengal
As many as 1,273 migrant labourers stranded in different parts of Ballari district thanks to prolonged COVID-19 lockdown left for their native places
e-auction sees fall in prices
Experts say slump is no indicator to any trend, as demand for cardamom is still strong
Coronavirus | CRPF forms committee to plan better social-distancing in barracks, toilets used by jawans
Officials said the committee is headed by an Additional Director General posted in the CRPF headquarters and all the zonal commanders have been asked to send in their ideas and inputs.
Hundreds of job aspirants flout physical-distancing norms
People gather to attend interview at District General Hospital in Kottayam
DMK failed to protect OBC candidates’ interests: Dhinakaran
The AMMK leader wants Stalin to find an ‘appropriate retribution’ for the omission
Officials told to create awareness against locust menace
Deputy Commissioner M.V. Venkatesh has urged the officials concerned to be prepared for controlling and eradicating locusts, if they enter the distric
Coronavirus | In Howrah, BJP to distribute homeopathic drug for immunity-building
Medicine not meant to treat COVID-19, party says
Bidar reports fourth death, 10 new cases of COVID-19
A 47-year-old COVID-19-infected woman, P-2783, died at a designated hospital in Bidar on Thursday, taking the novel coronavirus death toll in the dist
Haryana BJP to propagate Modi government accomplishments through personal and digital campaigns
Wishes and aspirations of common people fulfilled after many decades, it says.
New Chief Postmaster General takes charge
Sharda Sampath assumed office as the Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru, on Wednesday.According to a release issued by Department o
Jammu, Srinagar to have CAT Benches; Personnel Ministry modifies its order
The move comes nearly a month after the Ministry in its April 29 order had extended the CAT’s Chandigarh Bench’s jurisdiction to the States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
PM shares ‘Vikas Yatra’ of his second-term in office with people
The document is divided into 15 heads ranging from ease of doing business, ease of living, to eliminating corruption and the country’s fight against coronavirus.
DMK not doing any real service during pandemic: Revenue Minister
The party was only looking to stay relevant, says Udayakumar
Migrant workers ferried in buses to Bengaluru
The district administrations in Dharwad and Gadag on Saturday made arrangements to ferry migrant workers to Bengaluru and Belagavi railway stations so
Elections for five non-permanent members of UNSC next month, India assured of seat
Election for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation council for the 2021-22 term was originally scheduled on June 17.
Chennai police chief greets staff cured of COVID-19
A.K.Viswanathan says warm reception will give personnel a boost
We need to acquire immunity without totally leaving it in nature’s hands, says Kamal Haasan
Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan will be in conversation with Kerala’s Health Minister K.K. Shailaja Teacher on Sunday morning, along with other experts, and says the conversation will discuss the new normal in a post COVID-19 society
Provide relief in electricity charges for food processing industry during lockdown: Harsimrat Kaur Badal to CMs
Ms. Badal said that due to coronavirus-related restrictions several units had to face extended lockdowns with unsold inventories and mounting fixed cost.
First Bell for online classes in State schools from June 1
Sessions to be made available through KITE Victers channel and other mechanisms for all classes except class 11
‘We need to acquire immunity without totally leaving it to Nature’s hands’: Kamal Haasan
Actor-politician talks to us ahead of his conversation with Kerala’s Health Minister KK Shailaja Teacher, to cut through the misinformation spread via social media about the pandemic
School Education expert committee given extension for submission of report to government
The committee had been formed to examine academic and teaching issues arising due to the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu, and has been given a week’s extension for the submission of its report
Assam woman arrested after showing off stolen jewellery via Tik-Tok
She had faked her identity while working as a maid
Andhra Panchayat Raj Ordinance is actuated by fraud: High Court
Bench says the objectionable part of the law was the appointment of Justice (retd.) V. Kanagaraj as the State Election Commissioner (SEC)
This studio in Kerala capital provides facilities to host performances for live streaming
Cameo Light Studio in Thiruvananthapuram will be hosting a series of performances, many of which will be streamed online
Officials from other districts coming to Chennai for COVID-19 prevention
Civic bodies in Tiruchi, Thanjavur draw up list of persons to be sent for deputation work
Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala, IMD differs
Skymet Weather CEO Jatin Singh said all conditions such as rainfall, Outwave Longwave Radiation (OLR) value and wind speed have been met to declare the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala
List procedure for migrant workers to become eligible to leave Maharashtra: Bombay HC to State
A division bench of chief justice Dipankar Datta and justice KK Tated was hearing a bunch of public interest litigations (PIL) filed by Center of Indian Trade Unions and others
Glass alcohol bottle surgically removed from man’s anal cavity in Nagapattinam
Doctors at Nagapattinam District Headquarters Hospital said the man had inserted an empty bottle into his anal cavity, when inebriated
13 more test positive in Hassan
Thirteen more people tested positive to COVID-19 in Hassan on Saturday, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 157 in the district. Among t
Schoolgirl set ablaze case: accused detained under Goondas Act
Collector A. Annadurai on Saturday invoked the provisions of the Goondas Act against two former AIADMK functionaries G. Murugan, 52 and K. Kaliyaperum
Tamil Nadu government permits television industry to film with 60 members on set
The initial norms had specified only 20 persons would be allowed on sets, but a decision was taken on Saturday, following a representation made by the Film Employees Federation of South India and the Tamil television industry
Srijan scam: ED attaches assets worth ₹14.32 crore
The money laundering probe has revealed that 2003-04 onwards, funds to the tune of ₹557 crore were siphoned off from the government accounts after being illegally transferred to the bank accounts of SMVSSL-Bhagalpur.
Cooperative societies, banks to give soft loans to small vendors, says Tamil Nadu Minister
Minister Sellur K. Raju said ₹50,000 would be given as personal loans with a low interest rate, and this could be repaid in 350 days
Year of disappointment, disastrous management and diabolical pain: Congress on Modi govt anniversary
The Congress on Saturday described the first year of the Modi government as a "year of disappointment, disastrous management and diabolical pain".Cong
Migrant children at risk of dropping out of school after moving back to hometowns: experts
Child rights NGOs have expressed concern over migrant children dropping out due to closure of schools
COVID-19 patient undergoing treatment dies in Namakkal
Officials said the 49-year-old was a truck driver who had recently returned from Andhra Pradesh
Three Indian companies get licence to manufacture NASA’s ventilators for COVID-19 patients
The three Indian companies are Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd and Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd
Results of class 12 exams in July, says Tamil Nadu School Education Minister
Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan also said that the reopening of schools in the current situation is not possible
Total fine imposed on lockdown violators in Tamil Nadu touches ₹8.84 crore
Over 5 lakh violations have been reported across the State, police said
Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders analysis of each COVID-19 death in M.P.
State’s Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Mohammad Suleman, revealed that the COVID- 19 mortality rate of Madhya Pradesh stands at 4.3%, which is more than the national average
Grasshoppers mistaken for locusts across T.N.
With locusts decimating crops in many parts of India, the common grasshopper is being mistaken to be part of the swarm across Tamil Nadu.In fact, in K
Tribal body Sumi Hoho appeals to Nagaland Governor to put delimitation exercise on hold
It says it can be done after the peace process with extremist groups is concluded.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K’s Poonch
The Pakistan Army resorted to intense firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday, a defence
State-run West Bengal varsities recommend continued suspension of classes till June 30
The vice-chancellors of State universities in West Bengal took a resolution in this regard
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 67 live updates | Govt. issues new guidelines for phased re-opening outside containment zones
The government is all set to announce Lockdown 5.0 for two weeks, with strict implementation in 13 cities that have recorded 70% of the total COVID-19 cases.
Self-reliance doesn’t mean return to licence quota raj: Nadda
The PM has given a new direction to the country’s democracy, says BJP chief Nadda
Two militants killed in Kulgam encounter
The security forces got a tip off about the presence of militants in Wanpora area
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PM Modi's letter lists Art 370 abrogation, Ram temple settlement among key achievements of 2nd term
Here is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s letter to the nation.
One year of Narendra Modi 2.0 | We will decide our present and future, PM tells nation
In a letter addressed to all Indians, Mr. Modi recaps the many decisions taken by his second successive government in its first year
ED attaches assets worth ₹385.44 cr. in chopper deal, MBIL cases
He was deported from the United Arab Emirates on January 31, 2019, for his role in the AgustaWestland chopper case and arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Labour Ministry launches online skills training course
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Friday that it had started free online career skills training through its National Career Service
GDP numbers a telling commentary of BJP’s economic management, says Congress
Former Union minister Jairam Ramesh alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in denial mode.
Temple looted in Palghar, priests attacked
A group of three persons attacked the temple’s head priest and his assistant and decamped with valuables worth ₹6,800,
Plea in SC against detention of Saifuddin Soz
The petition, filed by his wife, said he had been under detention since August 5, 2019 when the special rights given to Kashmiri people under Article 370 were removed
Bengal govt. to recruit more workers
“This workforce increase will ensure that public services are uninterrupted and unhindered,” Mamata Banerjee said.
Coronavirus | BJP performs Yajna to get rid of virus
MP Pratima Bhowmik, BJP general secretary Papia Datta and other leaders took part in the yajna.
Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case
District officials said he is likely to be released on Saturday after the bail order is received.
Rajasthan rolls out job plan for migrant workers
Family food survey launched to ensure food security
‘Cut cigarette taxes to pre-GST levels’
This will help to bring market share of smuggled foreign brands: FAIFA
Haryana on alert to tackle locust attack
Tractor-mounted sprayers are being activated and a response team has been constituted.
Coronavirus lockdown | West Bengal announces easing of lockdown restrictions from June 1
Relaxations come at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases in the State is rising
Won’t participate in J&K Delimitation Commission: NC
LS Speaker had nominated 3 of its MPs, including Farooq Abdullah, to the panel
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
T.N. cadre IAS officer appointed as Additional Secretary in PMO
S. Gopalakrishnan has been shifted from Ministry of Electronics and IT
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away
Family members denied that he died of coronavirus while a hospital spokesman said “details of the deceased cannot be disclosed as it is a private matter.”
Second batch of 1,250 migrant workers leave aboard Shramik special
The workers are headed to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand
Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor
Police had allegedly thrashed the doctor and two health workers for not wearing mask
HC extends protection for DMK MPs till June 10
The Madras High Court on Friday extended till June 10 an interim order passed by it last week directing the police not to take any coercive action aga
Prestigious UN Award for Army Major Suman Gawani
She received the award from the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres during an online ceremony on the occasion of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
Maharashtra to announce relief package soon
Unsure of effectiveness of Centre’s ₹20 lakh crore package, says Ajit Pawar
Day after moving SC, Anbumani writes to panel on quota
A day after moving the Supreme Court for implementation of the 27% OBC quota in medical college admissions under the all India quota (AIQ), PMK leader
A-G orders notice to R.S. Bharathi on contempt plea
Advocate General Vijay Narayan on Friday ordered notice to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organising secretary R.S. Bharathi on a plea seeking consen
Film industry keen to restart, but not everyone is on board
Several workers’ unions say they have not been consulted
Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation
Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200
Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase
Accusing some Ministers of indulging in corrupt practices in the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and other medical appliances for COVID-19 t
Weekend classes cancelled
Director, School of Distance Education, Andhra University, P Hari Prakash, said that B.A. / B.Com. weekend classes for the calendar year 2019, which
7 in Kannur, 4 in Kasaragod test positive
The arrival of expatriates from other States has led to the spiralling of COVID-19 cases in Kannur. On Friday, seven more persons tested positive for
Steps being taken to make study a pleasant experience: Jagan
Poor students the target group, says CM
Govt. notifies fee structure for PG medical and dental courses
Quota rule will be followed in admissions: regulatory panel chief
Six more cases in Thrissur; 11,525 under observation
A 61-year-old man from Mathilakam who returned from Doha on May 9, a 42-year-old woman from Mathilakam who returned from Abu Dhabi on May 7, and four
Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district
Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla
Pvt. medical, dental colleges term fee stipulated by govt. as unviable
Say they will not admit students in PG courses in 2020-21
Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases
Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases
Retired engineers urge Centre to stop Telangana projects
‘CWC, KRMB must critica’ly examine new irrigation projects in that State’
Action plan on the anvil to prevent industrial accidents
SP holds review meeting with heads of line departments
Coronavirus | Fresh spike of 874 cases takes Tamil Nadu past 20,000-mark
Chennai adds 618 patients to its tally
Missile park to be set up at INS Kalinga
Agneeprastha will capture glimpses of missile history from 1981 till date