Month: November 2018

Seechewal removed as PPCB member, SAD condemns the move

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday condemned the Punjab government for removing noted environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal as a member of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).

November 30, 2018

RTI activist attempts to lodge complaint of ‘toilet theft’

Mangan Ray, a Right to Information (RTI) activist, wanted to complain of ‘toilet theft’ but had to return unable to lodge a complaint at the Tushura police station.

November 30, 2018

Himachal government to develop the Roerich Art Gallery: CM

It was also decided that Roerich Memorial Museum Complex would be created by incorporating the restoration of Roerich House.

November 30, 2018

J-K Govt to ask UNESCO to include Mughal Gardens as World Heritage Site

The Governor’s administration on Friday decided to forcefully take up with UNESCO the issue of designation of Srinagar's Mughal Gardens and Neolithic Site at Burza Hama as World Heritage sites.

November 30, 2018

Villagers hold cops captive following arrest of alleged animal smugglers

Delhi police personnel had to face the wrath of angry villagers in Madhiai of Sardhana area on Friday afternoon when they reached the village in search of animal smugglers.

November 30, 2018

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November 30, 2018

India’s Q2 GDP growth slows to 7.1 per cent

The pace of India's GDP (gross domestic product) growth slowed during the second quarter of 2018-19 to 7.1 per cent from 8.2 per cent in Q1, official data showed here on Friday.

November 30, 2018

Ever tasted fabada, salmorejo? You must, say Michelin Star chefs from Spain

Chefs Miguel Barrera Barachina and Ignacio Solana Perez will be in India in December for The Spanish Extravaganza; in an interview to thestatesman.com, they speak about Indian cuisine, Spanish cuisines and all things food.

November 30, 2018

Army officer seriously injured in bear attack

The officer, who sustained serious injury in a black bear attack, was airlifted from Joshimath (Chamoli) to New Delhi for advanced medical care on Friday.

November 30, 2018

Delhi’s air quality ‘very poor’, to worsen over weekend

In NCR, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida recorded 'very poor' air quality while Gurgaon recorded moderate air quality, CPCB data showed.

November 30, 2018

Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entering country

Ukraine on Friday barred Russian men aged 16-60 from entering the country following the imposition of martial law amid fears in Kiev of a Moscow-backed land invasion.

November 30, 2018

2.0 box office report: Rajnikanth, Akshay Kumar film registers as the highest opener of 2018

The much anticipated S Shankar directorial 2.0 has surpassed Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan's opening day collections at the Box Office.

November 30, 2018

Batsmen can take the game away from Australia: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin said partnership is very important when bowling in Australia.

November 30, 2018

Superfoods: Your best bet for a healthy winter

As the winter sets in, we get ready to face it with room heaters, warm clothes, geysers. This winter, let’s get strong from within and keep all those winter blues at bay.

November 30, 2018

China denounces US warship in South China Sea

Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced a US warship sailing in the South China Sea earlier this week and said it undermined the country's sovereignty.

November 30, 2018

‘Farmers not asking for free gifts’: Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt at mega rally in Delhi

The Friday's rally is the fourth major farmers' rally being held by the AIKSCC, which represents over 200 farm outfits.

November 30, 2018

Modi government betrayed farmers: Arvind Kejriwal

"If you can't worry for farmers, go and take votes from Ambanis and Adanis. Don't go to the farmers seeking their vote," he said.

November 30, 2018