Thrissur: A 14-year-old male tiger named Nandu, who had been under treatment at the Thrissur Zoological Park in Puthur, was euthanised after his condition deteriorated due to advanced oral cancer. Nandu was rescued from Wayanad in December last year and brought to the zoological park for rehabilitation. A biopsy later confirmed that the tiger had Read More…
New Delhi: IndiGo will launch daily direct flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania from November 20, further expanding its international connectivity to Africa, the airline said on Thursday. The new service will provide passengers with a direct connection between India and Tanzania and strengthen IndiGo’s presence in the African market. At present, Read More…
Colombo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described the visit of INS Udaygiri to Colombo as a reflection of India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka and working together for the welfare of people in both countries.The indigenous stealth guided-missile frigate reached the Colombo port on Tuesday, coinciding with Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka. Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Crimes against women and children, including rape and serious POCSO cases, declined in Kerala during the first 100 days of the state government’s Operation Toofan, while drug-related cases and seizures increased significantly, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued to mark 100 days of ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’, Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has ordered strict action after child labour was detected during a surprise inspection at the APMC market in Yeshwanthpur. Shivakumar directed the police to arrest those responsible for employing children and warned that officials, including the DCP, ACP, DSP and police inspector, could face suspension if immediate Read More…
Moirang: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the INA Museum at Moirang in Manipur, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA). During his visit, Radhakrishnan visited the historic site where the Indian Tricolour was first hoisted on the Indian mainland by the INA. He also toured the INA War Read More…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday released “Asha Forever,” a special song composed by acclaimed music director A.R. Rahman, to mark the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis remembered Bhosle as a symbol of boundless energy and enthusiasm, saying her passion for music and love Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighting the significance of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and Poshan Maah. The article calls for transforming the Anganwadi system into a people’s movement and highlights the role of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…