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14 killed in massive fire at multi-storey building in Dhanbad, Jharkhand

At least 14 persons were killed and more than one dozen injured after a massive fire broke out at a multi-storey building in Jharkhand's Dhanbad on Tuesday evening, officials said.

Feb 1, 2023

How J&K's inter-departmental deputation will bring out the best in govt employees: Explained

After the implementation of this policy, the services of skilled employees in different governments will be utilized to fill skill gaps.

Jan 31, 2023

Setback to "land mafia" as SC dismisses petition challenging J&K Govt's ongoing anti-encroachment drive [details]

Apex Court observed that influential persons are the biggest beneficiary of the Roshni scheme which was scrapped by the J&K High Court in 2020.

Jan 31, 2023

'Godman' Asaram sentenced to life imprisonment in Gujarat rape case

A Gandhinagar court on Tuesday sentenced self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, whom it had convicted in a 2013 rape case, to life imprisonment.

Jan 31, 2023

Vizag will be state capital, declared Andhra Pradesh CM

This is the first time that the chief minister has made a categorical statement about shifting the administrative capital to Visakhapatnam.

Jan 31, 2023

Will not join BJP even if offered PM, Prez post: Siddaramaiah

Congress Legislature party leader Opposition leader in Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Tuesday asserted that he will never join the BJP even if offered the prime minister or president's post

Jan 31, 2023

J&K govt sacks three PD officials; campaign against non-performing employees intensified [details]

As part of its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, various employees have been dismissed from service by J&K Government on account of official misconduct.

Jan 31, 2023

Pet allergies getting out of hand; here's how to regain control [read now]

Pets are a great solution to loneliness – but sadly there are no pets that are 100% hypoallergenic. But you don't have to choose. Here's a way to take control of pet allergies.

Jan 31, 2023

Bharat Jodo Yatris stranded in Kashmir Valley, Sonia Gandhi to attend Budget session

Despite their mass exodus from the Valley, scores of Kashmiri Pandits come each year to attend the annual festival at Mata Kheer Bhawani temple.

Jan 31, 2023

Woman alleges extortion by B'luru cop who clicked her with a male friend at park

An incident of a cop allegedly indulging in moral policing and extortion has come to light in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The incident took place in the limits of Whitefield police station.

Jan 31, 2023

NC leader rents-out community land to armed forces in J&K's Anantnag; fradulently collects rent [details]

Since long the ex-MLA has been receiving rent for the land while factually belonging to the community. Rent fraudulently collected by the former MLA will be recovered.

Jan 31, 2023

57 more schools, colleges, roads named after martyrs, eminent personalities in J&K [details]

 After the abrogation of Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is focussing on honouring eminent personalities and security men who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Jan 31, 2023

PM Modi to visit poll bound K'taka on Feb 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll bound Karnataka on February 6 for a one-day visit to inaugurate 'India Energy Week' programme. He will also participate in other programmes before leaving for New Delhi.

Jan 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for stop-over passengers

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry introduced an electronic visa service on Monday for passengers who are stopping over in the country.

Jan 31, 2023

India's first glass igloo restaurant come up in J&K's Gulmarg; biggest in Asia [details inside]

India's first glass igloo restaurant has been attracting attention of tourists who visit the world-famous Gulmarg ski resort these days.

Jan 30, 2023