news-in-politics'Rs.19,338 lakh spent on monument-conservation'
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) An amount of Rs.19,338 lakh has been spent during 2014-15 on the conservation and maintenance of protected monuments against an allocation of Rs.23,575.90 lakh for the
World's first solar-powered aircraft to land in Gujarat on Tuesday
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Solar Impulse, which claims to be the world's only solar-powered aircraft, will make a stop over in Ahmedabad on Tuesday as a part of its maiden global journey."Solar
World-class tourism infrastructure in twelve cities soon
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The tourism ministry will develop world class infrastructure in twelve cities - that see high pilgrim traffic - in different parts of the country, the Lok Sabha was
Sydney murder: Sushma Swaraj speaks to victim's husband
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said she has spoken to the husband of Indian woman IT consultant Prabha Arun, who was stabbed to death in Australia's
Restoration of Sher Shah Gate to be completed in 2016
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The restoration work on the Sher Shah Gate, opposite Purana Qila, is in progress and will be completed in the next financial year, Union Minister of Tourism and Culture
Tibetan leader to woo the young in US
Dharamsala, March 9 (IANS) The 17th Tibetan Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, will visit the US where he will interact with the young.Beginning March 17, the religious leader during his two-month tour
Over 10 Percent Growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Foreign tourist arrivals grew by 10.6 percent in 2014 as compared to last year, the tourism ministry said on Monday."The yearly estimate of FTA (foreign tourist arrivals)
Normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir after Masrat Alam's release
Jammu/Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) Though the ruckus that followed the controversial release of separatist leader Masrat Alam continued to ruffle feathers in the national capital on Monday, normalcy
Rs.1.34 crore looted from bank van in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 9 (IANS) Unidentified men on Monday looted over Rs.1.34 crore from the cash van of a private bank in a village near Mohali town in Punjab, 20 km from here.Police officials said
Lok Sabha begins discussion on land bill
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Monday took up for discussion the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Amendment Bill.The
Snowfall hits power, air links in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) Heavy snowfall threw normal life out of gear in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, disrupting electricity, road and air links between Kashmir Valley and the rest of the
Dimapur lynching incident rocks Assam assembly
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The fifth day of the budget session of the Assam legislative assembly on Monday witnessed noisy scenes over the lynching of a rape accused in Nagaland's Dimapur town.The
1.41 mn toilets for Maharashtra's rural areas
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Maharashtra will construct around 1.41 million toilets in rural areas in the current fiscal under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan', Governor C.V. Rao said on Monday.Another
India objects to Sri Lanka's justification of firing
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India said Monday that it had "strongly objected" to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's comments justifying the killing of Indian fishermen by its
Art meets Science through India-German Collaborations
Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) India-German collaborations that marry art and science will be highlighted through photography and other activities in a week-long event beginning here on March 10, a
Centre not Satisfied with Report on Alam Release
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday the central government was not satisfied with the clarifications of the Jammu and Kashmir government on the release of
Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Masrat Alam's release
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha witnessed a ruckus over the release of separatist leader Masrat Alam in Jammu and Kashmir, with several members calling it a compromise with national
Masrat released without consent of central government: Modi
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Masrat Alam was released without taking the central government into confidence.Making
Will ensure Technical Education for Women: Irani
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday said she would do her best to ensure that women in the country get maximum opportunities to pursue technical
Modi's Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka visit begins on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on Tuesday on a five-day visit to the three island nations of Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.Briefing reporters ahead of
