The power of one

How can a common man, not involved in governance or running of any executive or judicial machinery of the country contribute effectively to cleaning up India? Shashi Bhushan Singh, the jharuwala of Bihar, shows the way.

Hirakud dam water level depleting alarmingly

As per information, the water level in Hirakud today is 598.79 feet. Just few days back, i.e. on 13 July, the water level was 601.65 feet, but it has reduced drastically with only 8005 cusec inflow, informed the dam control room authorities.

Differently abled unaware of UDID cards

The state government, in 2017 and advised all the PWDs to apply online for their UDID card.

Commuters, drivers distressed by delay in auto meters’ recalibration

Delhi's auto-rickshaw drivers have not been given any schedule of the recalibration process for their meters so far.

Ramdev’s Patanjali terms media report on US banning company’s health drink bogus

The Patanjali Ayurved Ltd issued a press release in connection with the media report from Haridwar on Tuesday.

Toyota focuses on recycling of vehicles

Importantly, its own test models apart, the recycling unit of the company also receives damaged vehicles from its dealers.

Kanwar Yatra Management App launched on android

While launching the Kanwar Yatra Management App on Monday, Divisional Commissioner Anita C Meshram said that this is free of cost android based mobile app which can be downloaded from Google Play Store.

50-day report card: Govt says ‘walking the talk’ on promises

The minister pointed out that the government had set the roadmap for rapid development in the field of infrastructure and education.

Haryana farmer wins Rs 1.5 crore lottery

A resident of Tohana (Haryana), the nonagenarian had come to meet his daughter in Mohali when he bought three tickets of Punjab State Sawan Bumper-2019.

Roy slams Mamata over black money remark

BJP leader claims Banerjee herself is in possesion of huge black money and she should first return them, then demand for its recovery.

India, Maldives ink currency swap accord

India and the Maldives signed four agreements during Solih's visit last year.

Defence reforms more critical than budget

SIR, The Narendra Modi government’s first budget of his second term, presented earlier this month, generated predictable reactions. One of the predictable ones pertains to its treatment of the defence sector. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept the allocations unchanged from the 1 February interim budget. Compared to around 17 per cent in 2014-15, this year’s …

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‘Govt lawyers won’t appear before Justice Samapti’

The judge had made some critical comments about the state govt during a hearing.

Navy searching for vehicle that skidded into Teesta river

The naval team comprises 11 divers, two hydrographic experts and is equipped with side scan sonar and other state-of the-art diving equipment.

India, Maldives ink currency swap accord

The package was announced during the visit of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in December 2018.

Durga Puja organisers should be exempt from paying income tax: Mamata Banerjee

The Durga Puja is not a profitable venture and apart from a handful of the big puja organizers it is difficult to furnish income tax details by everyone.

Gariahat stalls: Mayor discusses plan with hawkers’ forum

The hawkers are demanding that the stalls be installed first and thereafter, they can adjust it accordingly instead of the civic body setting a standard size for all.