UP government suspends five police personnel in Hathras case

The action was taken after receiving the preliminary report in the case from the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The SIT which is investigating the matter has also decided to conduct a Narco and Polygraph test of persons related to the case. After getting the report of SIT, chief minister Yogi Adityanath  suspended  Hathras SP Vikrant … Read more

PM inaugurates strategic Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh

On the occasion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur were also present. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier, the valley was cut off for about 6 months every year due to heavy snowfall. The … Read more

Over 99 per cent of cities across country become Open Defecation Free

Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Friday celebrated six glorious years of Swachh Bharat Mission – urban and organised a webinar on ‘Swachhata ke 6 saal, Bemisaal.  Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, it is time to reaffirm pledge for Swachhatam Bharat, Swasthatam Bharat – Cleaner and healthier India. He said  this spirit … Read more

COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 83.70 per cent

With recovery of nearly 79 thousand people in the last 24 hours, the total number of recovered patients in the country stands at over 53 lakh 50 thousand. The overall recovery rate has now reached 83.70 per cent. In the last 24 hours, 81 thousand 484 new cases were reported taking the total number of … Read more

Jal Shakti Minister launches 100-day campaign to provide potable piped water in Schools and Anganwadi Centres

This mission was envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29th of last month, while releasing the ‘Margdarshika’ for Gram Panchayats and Paani Samitis for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. The Prime Minister had appealed to the States to make best use of this campaign to ensure provision of potable piped water supply in these … Read more