Mann Ki Baat to resume from June 30: Modi

Mann Ki Baat to resume from June 30: Modi

Wednesday, 19 June 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his 'Mann Ki Baat' monthly radio broadcast will resume from June 30 and urged people to share their ideas and inputs for it. "Delighted to share that after a gap of some months due to the elections, #MannKiBaat is back! This month's programme will...

Railways to hold probe into WB train accident

Wednesday, 19 June 2024 | Pioneer News Service | Kolkata

The Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety would hold an inquiry into the Monday's train accident involving the Kanchejangha Express and a goods train that left 10 people dead and more than 30 passengers injured. The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety, Northeast Frontier Railway, Janak Kumar Garg, will hold a statutory inquiry...

Speculation rife as Didi meets BJP MP at Cooch Behar

Wednesday, 19 June 2024 | Saugar Sengupta | Kolkata

In a curious development Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met BJP Rajya Sabha member and president of Greater Cooch Behar People's Association Anant Roy at his residence in Cooch Behar. The two leaders met for about 35 minutes, sources said. The significant development comes close on the heels of...

Three Independents extend unconditional support to Khandu Govt in Arunachal

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | PTI | Itanagar

Three independents in Arunachal Pradesh have extended their unconditional support to the BJP government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The MLAs — Laisam Simai, Wanglam Sawin, and Tenzin Nima Glow — conveyed their decision through a letter of support to Khandu, BJP sources confirmed. “Heartfelt thanks to Independent MLAs Shri Laisam...

OBC leaders should focus on quota for Dhangar community, says Jarange

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | PTI | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Activist Manoj Jarange on Monday said the OBC leaders should focus on seeking reservation for the Dhangar community under the ST category instead of criticising the demand for Maratha quota. Speaking to reporters here, Jarange said the OBC leaders are “not our enemies” and Marathas would support the demand for reservation...

Kuwait fire tragedy: Mortal remains of Punjab man consigned to flames in Hoshiarpur

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | PTI | Hoshiarpur

The mortal remains of 62-year-old Himat Rai, who was among those killed in a devastating fire in southern Kuwait’s Mangaf, were consigned to flames at a cremation ground here. His son, Arshdeep Singh (16), lit the funeral pyre. Rai was among 49 people killed in the fire in the Al-Mangaf building on...

Gujarat Govt orders restoration of Jain idols at Pavagadh after protest by community

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | PTI | Halol (Gujarat)

The Gujarat government on Monday instructed authorities in Panchmahal district to reinstall centuries-old Jain idols at their original place near the stairs leading to Kalika Mata temple on Pavagadh hill after community members staged protests over their alleged removal from the site. While community members alleged these idols of Jain Tirthankars...

Sikkim: Evacuation of stranded tourists begins from Lachung

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | PTI | Gangtok

The much-delayed evacuation of stranded tourists began by road from Toong in Sikkim’s Mangan district on Monday noon, officials said. So far, a total of nine tourists have been evacuated, they said. The evacuation process is being led by the Mangan District Magistrate Hem Kumar Chettri and officials from Tourism and...

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