Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and engage in a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the gathering. Modi was received at the airport by Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Prime Minister was given a Read More…
Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour for foreign leaders, the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” (Order of Highest Friendship), by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his contribution to strengthening ties between the two countries. Accepting the honour, Modi dedicated the recognition to the 1.4 billion people of India, describing it as Read More…
Kathmandu: The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 788, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies from affected areas, officials said. Authorities have also issued fresh warnings over rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River, urging residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain vigilant. According to the National Read More…
Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid floral tributes at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Tashkent, marking the 60th anniversary of the former Prime Minister’s death in the Uzbek capital in 1966. The memorial stands on a street named after Shastri, whose legacy continues to be remembered in Tashkent. A local school and Read More…
Alappuzha: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday attended the 115th anniversary celebrations of Kerala Kaumudi, describing its long journey as a reflection of public trust, courage and the enduring power of ideas. Recalling the newspaper’s founding by C V Kunhiraman in 1911, he said Kerala Kaumudi has played a significant role in social awakening Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated the traditional Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali held on the Pamba River, describing the annual boat race as a glorious symbol of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, devotion and timeless traditions. The Vice President said the historic festival reflects the state’s deep-rooted traditions and cultural legacy, while bringing together Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala’s capital witnessed a grand display of culture and tradition on Sunday as the week-long Onam celebrations came to a colourful close with a spectacular procession through the city. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan flagged off the concluding procession, which featured traditional art forms, music, dance and vibrant cultural performances. Hundreds of artists and Read More…
Shimla: Ten trains on the historic Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway line were cancelled after heavy rain triggered soil slippage and washed away the foundation supporting a section of the track in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, officials said on Sunday. The damage occurred between Koti and Gumman railway stations, where continuous rainfall caused the soil beneath the Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) witnessed a sharp increase in revenue and passenger footfall during the Onam holiday rush, with additional services and improved scheduling helping meet the surge in demand. The corporation recorded a record daily collection of Rs 8.07 crore on Chathayam day (Friday). According to KSRTC, as many as 3,787 Read More…
Jammu: The Centre is stepping up efforts to provide early intervention and rehabilitation support to children with disabilities, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at the Prabudh Matri Shakti Sammelan in Kathua district on preventing avoidable disabilities and empowering Divyangjans, Singh said the government was giving priority to early identification and timely care. Read More…