November 30, 2024 11:52 AM November 30, 2024 11:52 AM

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Govt says, 7.43 crore beneficiaries registered under Universal Immunization Programme

The Government has said approximately 7.43 crore beneficiaries have been registered under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This program provides life-saving vaccines to pregnant women and children (from birth to 16 years) for 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.   In a written reply in L...

November 30, 2024 11:35 AM November 30, 2024 11:35 AM

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ICC holds meeting over issue related to Champions Trophy 2025 edition

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board members held a meeting yesterday over the issue related to the Champions Trophy 2025 edition.   Media reports said, in the virtual meeting, the ICC Board Members aligned with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's firm stance of not traveling t...

November 30, 2024 11:31 AM November 30, 2024 11:31 AM

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PM Modi to inaugurate Asthalakshmi Mahotsav on Dec 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day Asthalakshmi Mahotsav 2024 on 6th of next month at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.   The festival will showcase the cultural, natural and artisanal wealth of all the eight North-East states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, ...

November 30, 2024 11:25 AM November 30, 2024 11:25 AM

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27 people killed; over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

In Nigeria, at least 27 people were killed and over 100 people went missing after an overcrowded boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the Niger River yesterday.   Niger State Emergency Management Agency said, nearly 200 passengers, mostly women, were on the boat travelling from the...

November 30, 2024 11:19 AM November 30, 2024 11:19 AM

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Iceland will vote to elect new Parliament today

Iceland will vote to elect a new Parliament today. It comes after Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson dissolved parliament in October this year due to disagreements between the three-party coalition government.   In this general election, the key fight is between the Liberal Reform Party, Social...

November 30, 2024 11:18 AM November 30, 2024 11:18 AM

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to visit Arunachal Pradesh today

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a one-day tour of Arunachal Pradesh today.   During his visit, the Vice-President will be the Chief Guest at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of the Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh. Later, the Vice-President will also address the Special Assembly ...

November 30, 2024 10:02 AM November 30, 2024 10:02 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls over north Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, south Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Cyclonic Storm Fengal over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards. The IMD added that it is likely to move northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts today afternoon.   The weather agency has forecast heavy to ver...

November 30, 2024 9:59 AM November 30, 2024 9:59 AM

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2-day Mahabodhi Mahotsav is being held at the Great Stupa at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh

A two-day Mahabodhi Mahotsav is being held today at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Stupa at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will inaugurate the festival organized at Jambudweep Park this evening. Mr. Rijiju will participate in the worship of the relics of ...