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US condemns Hong Kong authorities’ 'harassment’ of pro-democracy activists
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The US State Department on Friday said it has “strongly condemned” the Hong Kong authorities’ “ongoing harassment” of family members of pro-democracy activists living overseas, CNN reported.
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Pakistan: Sutlej River continues to see ‘high’ flood levels at two points
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), the flow of water at Islam Headworks at 1 pm on Saturday was 147,230 cusecs, nearly three times the normal flow, while it was recorded at 122,326 cusecs at Ganda Singh Wala Headworks.
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Swachh Bharat Mission: Self-assessment mandatory in every urban body in UP
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In view of commitment towards the Swachh Bharat Mission, Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary, of the Urban Development Department, said that the self-assessment will be done through a dedicated Google form, which will define the standard of each parameter for the evaluation of Garbage Free Ci
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Income Tax Department unveils revamped website for enhanced taxpayer exper
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The newly revamped website was officially launched by Nitin Gupta, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), during the 'Chintan Shivir' event organized by the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems) in Udaipur, read the Ministry of Finance press release.
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Number of Jan Dhan bank accounts has crossed 50 crore mark: Financial ser
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Union Secretary, Department of Financial Service (Finance Ministry) Vivek Joshi on the completion of nine years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana said that there has been a good progress since 2015. Earlier per unit average was Rs 1000 and now it has increased to Rs 4000, he said.
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Madurai train fire: 6 out of 9 deceased identified, probe underway
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Nine people died in the train accident. We have identified six of them. A case has been registered in this regard. Illegal LPG was brought on the train. I hope the Railway Department will take steps to prevent such incidents in the future," he said.
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Arunachal: 1,588 new posts created in health dept; MBBS seats increased
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday approved key cabinet decisions aimed at the welfare of the people and the development of the state.
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US condemns conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The US on Friday strongly condemned the "pervasive conflict-related sexual violence" (CRSV) in Sudan, which the State Department, citing credible sources, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militias.
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Jharkhand Govt collaborates with Tata Cummins to produce hydrogen vehicles
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said, "For the first time in the country Tata Cummins and Jharkhand government's Industrial department have taken such a step. Now vehicles will work on hydrogen. Its manufacturing work will be held in Jharkhand. This will be used in the whole country. This decision
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Assam Govt issues notification banning plastic water bottles below 1 litre
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Assam Environment and Forest Department on August 23, issued a notification, prohibiting the use or manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity in the state from October 2 this year.
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SC issues notice on plea filed against premature release of Madhumita Shuk
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday began the hearing of the plea filed by Poetess Madhumita Shukla's sister, Nidhi Shukla, against the premature release of the convicts in the former's murder case.
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US: Justice department sues SpaceX, alleges discrimination in hiring proce
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The United States Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's Space X for allegedly discriminating in hiring people
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