Month: August 2019

Shri Kiren Rijiju confers the National Youth Awards for excellent work and contribution in different fields of development and social service

open view news desk The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) Shri Kiren Rijiju here today conferred the National Youth Awards on individuals (aged between 15-29 years) and organizations for excellent work and contribution in different fields of development and social service, such as health, promotion […]

PM greets nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

open view news desk Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted fellow citizens on  Eid al-Adha. “My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!”, the PM said. August 12, 2019

Vikram lander will land on Moon as a tribute to Vikram Sarabhai from crores of Indians: PM Shri Narendra Modi

Institutions set up by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai become center of excellence today: Dr. K Sivan  Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Centenary Celebration inaugurated in Ahmedabad today open view news desk The centenary celebration of the birth anniversary of the founding father of ISRO – Dr. Vikram Sarabhai kicked off in […]

Development of North East Region is priority of the Government: Dr Jitendra Singh

Youth should realise the unexplored potential of NE, encourages DoNER Minister open view news desk The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said that the Government led by […]

96 players for 6th Asian School TT tournament

Vadodara, Aug 12: Ninety-six players from eight countries, including hosts India, will take part in the ‘UTT 6th Asian School Table Tennis Championships’ beginning here on Tuesday, it was announced on Monday. Besides India, players from Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, among others, will […]

Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 12: Security has been tightened in the national capital ahead of Independence Day and in view of the Centre scrapping constitutional provisions that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. A multi-layered security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, will be placed […]

IVRI plans to reopen Srinagar research unit

Bareilly (UP), Aug 12: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute is planning to reopen its centre at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir as expectations of normalcy are gaining ground following the repeal of Article 370, the institute’s director said on Monday. The institute had set up its unit dedicated to […]

Bomb hoax at Chandigarh mall creates panic

Chandigarh, Aug 12: An anonymous call to police claiming that a bomb had been planted in a popular mall here sent security agencies into a tizzy on Monday as people were swiftly evacuated and extensive searches carried out in the building, but it turned out to be hoax. “Chandigarh […]

Ayodhya land dispute: Crucial day-to-day hearing of case in SC to enter 5th day

New Delhi, Aug 12: The crucial day-to-day hearing in the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case in the Supreme Court will entre the 5th day on Tuesday with the counsel for the deity, ‘Ram Lalla Virajman’, re-commencing arguments for claim over the entire 2.77-acre disputed land in Ayodhya. The […]

Maha flood situation improves as water levels recede; toll 43

Mumbai, Aug 12: The flood situation in western Maharashtra has improved with the water levels of two crucial rivers in the worst-hit Sangli and Kolhapur districts receding on Monday and relief and rescue operations going on in full swing. The death toll due to flood and rain-related incidents in […]

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