December 22, 2024 1:57 PM

Punjab: 2 killed and several trapped in building collapse in Mohali; Rescue operations in full swing

In Punjab,  two persons have been killed in a three-story building collapse at Mohali near Chandigarh, last evening.  .One of the victims has been identified as Drishti Verma from Theog, who was rescued from the rubble in critical condition last night and later succumbed to death and the body of a...

December 22, 2024 8:43 AM

Madhya Pradesh receives Gir Lions from Gujarat under Animal Exchange Programme

Under the Animal Exchange Programme between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, a pair of Gir lions has been brought to Bhopal from Junagadh's Sakkarbagh Zoo in Gujarat.   Both these lions have been kept in Van Vihar National Park in the capital city Bhopal. Efforts have been made to bring lions from...

December 21, 2024 10:27 PM

Delhi LG gives nod to ED to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy scam case.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has given sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to a now-scrapped excise policy. ED had sought the LG's nod to prosecute Mr Kejriwal earlier this mont...

December 21, 2024 9:53 PM

Christmas rush: Railways announces 10 special trains to Kerala

Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw for granting special train services for Kerala on the occasion of Christmas and Sabarimala pilgrimage.   Ministry of Railways has announced the operation of 10 ...

December 21, 2024 9:34 PM

Punjab: Multi-story building collapses in Mohali, near Chandigarh.

In Punjab, a multi-story building has been collapsed in Mohali, near Chandigarh. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan on his social media 'X' has said that rescue operations are on.   Meanwhile, State Police Chief Gaurav Yadav has said that NDRF, the Army along with police are trying to sear...

December 21, 2024 9:12 PM

Air Quality in Delhi improves to ‘Very Poor’ category

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi has shown little improvement as it has moved into the Very Poor category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 364 as of 8 PM this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI at Delhi's Mundka was recorded at 402, Wazirpur a...

December 21, 2024 8:43 PM

Rajasthan High Court takes suo-moto cognizance of Gas Tanker Fire Incident

Rajasthan High Court has taken suo-moto cognizance of the issue regarding the breaking of fire in a running gas tanker near Jaipur yesterday morning claiming 14 lives so far. Single bench Judge Justice Anoop Kumar Dhandh instructed the state government to enquire and investigate the matter and proce...

December 21, 2024 7:11 PM

Gujarat: Union Minister C. R. Paatil inaugurates Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Center at Navsari

Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil inaugurated the Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Center at Navsari in Gujarat today. Addressing the occasion, C. R. Paatil emphasized the critical role of Agro-Textiles in improving crop productivity, conserving resources, and enabling sustainable farmi...

December 21, 2024 4:31 PM

Mumbai Ferry Accident: Death Toll Rises to 15

The death toll from the Mumbai boat collision has risen to 15, following the recovery of the body of a seven-year-old child during the search and rescue operation today. The child's mother also lost her life in this tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday, 18th December, when a Navy craft under...

December 21, 2024 1:51 PM

Chillai Kalan begins in J&K: Intense dry, bone-chilling temperatures grip Kashmir valley

In Jammu Kashmir, the harshest 40-day winter period “Chillai Kalan” started with intense dry bone-chilling temperatures last night in almost all areas of the Kashmir Valley. Overall, Kashmir is experiencing dry weather and a continuous drop in night temperature that remains below the freezing po...