NEW DELHI: Domestic cooking gas will cost Rs 60 more per cylinder from Saturday while commercial LPG price rose by Rs 114.5, amid pressure on global energy markets and rising costs due to the West Asia conflict, reports Atul Mathur.The 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder now costs Rs 913 in the capital.Officials said there will be…
NEW DELHI: Congress believes the removal notice against Speaker Om Birla has sent a “strong message” about the “undermining” of the opposition in Parliament under the BJP rule, and the fate of the notice, in view of the ruling camp’s majority in Lok Sabha, is only incidental. The opposition camp was buoyed on Saturday by…
NEW DELHI: A Saudi “pass” or transit visa has become one of the most sought-after travel documents for many Indians in Qatar – where they are the single-largest nationality, more than local Qataris – planning to return home. The same holds true for Bahrain, where too Indians are the largest expat community. They, along with…
JAMMU: An NIA court in Jammu rejected the bail application of an accused in a terror funding case on Friday, citing the seriousness of the charges related to national security and the stage of the trial.Tanvir Ahmed Wani is accused of conspiring with Pakistani traders and importing goods, including almond consignments, more than permissible limits…
JAMMU: Two mobile phones were recovered during a routine check from a parcel meant for an inmate lodged at Bhaderwah Jail in Jammu’s Doda district Friday. The inmate is booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), sources said.The parcel was to be delivered to Irshad Ahmad Wani, a resident of Hajin in Bandipora district. He…
The seventh edition of the Amazon Think Big Science Carnival was held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on March 6, bringing together students from municipal schools to present science and technology-based solutions to real-world challenges.Supported by Amazon and implemented by the Learning Links Foundation, the programme engaged more than 12,000 students…
New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday travelled in a DTC bus and interacted with commuters to inspect the implementation of the Saheli Pink Smart Card initiative.Launched by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, the smart card allows women and transgender residents of the national capital to travel free of cost in Delhi Transport…
Amit Shah recalls Uttarakhand statehood movement during ‘Jan Jan Ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal’ in Hardwar HARIDWAR (UTTARAKHAND): Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday recalled the Uttarakhand statehood movement, saying that the youth of Uttarakhand had to take to the streets to protect their identity, culture, and rights. During this struggle, they also had…
HARIDWAR: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated a state-level exhibition on “Nootan Nyaya Sanhita” organised by the Uttarakhand government at Bairagi Camp in Haridwar. The exhibition aims to spread awareness and highlight the effective implementation of the new criminal laws introduced by the Government of India, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
On the eve of International Women’s Day, India’s growing push towards women’s financial empowerment is drawing attention to the changing role of women in the country’s economy. From gaining access to skill training, and hands on support to run small enterprises to operating agricultural drones, women are increasingly stepping into new financial roles and becoming…
