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One killed, 3 injured after lightning strikes tree during heavy rain in Gurugram

Three people collapsed within seconds after lightning struck the tree, while the fourth man, who can be seen as leaning against the tree in the video, fell on the ground a second later.

Mar 13, 2021

Gujarat Govt renames dragon fruit as Kamalam; here's the reason

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, while interacting with the media, said that the government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to 'Kamalam'. Scroll down to read why:

Jan 20, 2021

Breaking: Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB for 'consumption and possession of Cannabis'

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday, November 21, arrested comedian Bharti Singh for consumption and possession of Ganja under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) 1986. The examination of her husband Harsh Limbachiyaa is underway.

Nov 21, 2020

Bengaluru's Nandi Hills now open from 6 am; face masks, physical distance mandatory

All sunrise watchers of Bengaluru, Nandi Hills is all set to open to the public from 6 AM. Previously, on September 7, Nandi hills opened up for public for the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown and witnessed at least 15,000 people in the first week. The timings were from 8 am to 5 pm.

Oct 7, 2020

South India's first Kisan Rail virtually flagged off by Andhra Pradesh CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have virtually flagged off South India's first Kisan Rail from Ananthapur to New Delhi on Wednesday.

Sep 9, 2020

Majority Indian restaurants closing down; future grim for hospitality sector post Covid-19

While metros of India are gradually opening up post lockdown, many fine-dine restaurants, casual-dining restos, high-end chains, and standalone cafes are pulling down the shutters in the oncoming few weeks. As lease negotiations with landlords requesting deferment of dues fail to materialize, will the hospitality sector revive itself in the Covid-19 era of tomorrow?

Jul 9, 2020

Govt jobs in Jammu and Kashmir; Committee formed to accelerate recruitment

The terms of reference of the Committee shall be to identify the vacancies for being filled up on immediate basis with priority to Class-IV vacancies.

May 14, 2020

No phones, TV, refrigerators on e-commerce platforms: MHA revises order | Details

Revising its decision on allowing e-commerce companies to sell non-essential goods post-April 20, the MHA stated that the ban on procurement of non-essential items will continue.

Apr 19, 2020

Liquidity boost, flow of credit: Full text of RBI's announcement on Covid-19 crisis

Appreciating the work of the medical staff, police force and all others working during this pandemic crisis, the Reserve Bank has released its latest announcement on its assessment of the current economic situation.

Apr 17, 2020

J&K admin reshuffle: Pandurang Kondbarao Pole appointed new Div Com Kashmir; 5 IAS officers transferred

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday, March 17, witnessed a major reshuffle with the change in duties for several IAS officers.

Mar 17, 2020

Prayagraj student develops all season Jasmine variety

The star jasmine developed by scientists at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in 2019 and was meant to be a perennial variety that could be grown in every season in the southern states. The jasmine flower is extensively used in temples and rituals.

Mar 16, 2020

Karnataka budget: Petrol to increase by Rs 1.60 per litre, diesel by Rs 1.59 from April 1

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa presented the budget for the fiscal year 2020-21 at the Vidhan Soudha on Thursday, March 5. It is his 7th budget and fifth as Chief Minister.

Mar 5, 2020

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa at Vidhan Soudha presenting the state budget. Twitter

Karnataka budget 2020: From ₹ 27,000 cr elevated corridor to Kalasa-Banduri project; key takeaways from CM Yeddiyurappa's budget session

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa presented the budget for the fiscal year 2020-21 at the Vidhan Soudha on Thursday, March 5. It is his 7th budget and fifth as Chief Minister.

Mar 5, 2020

J&K govt announces transfers and postings of IAS, KAS officers

In a statement issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, General Administration Department, transfers and postings of 25 officers were ordered with immediate effect on January 10.

Jan 10, 2020

Maharashtra cabinet portfolios: Ajit pockets finance, Aditya gets environment and tourism

The much-awaited distribution of ministries in Maharashtra was carried out by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray with Nationalist Congress Party getting the plum portfolios of Finance and Home.

Jan 5, 2020

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