NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi

New Delhi : The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to identify, initiate prosecution and stop polluting activities and recover compensation from violators at Ghazipur Murga Mandi. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to take steps to prevent slaughtering of … Read more

New Polyhouse Technology for Horticulture CROPS

Dr. (Prof.) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur inaugurated a “Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse Facility” and laid foundation stone of “Retractable Roof Polyhouse” at Ludhiana in Punjab. Briefing about the technology, Prof. Hirani said that the farmers face number of problems such as excessive or insufficient cold, heat, rain, wind, and other factors … Read more

India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 46 Cr

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 46 Cr yesterday. Cumulatively, 46,15,18,479 vaccine doses have been administered through 54,94,423 sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. 52,99,036 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. These include:   HCWs 1st Dose 1,03,02,313 2nd Dose 78,22,150 FLWs 1st Dose 1,79,32,882 2nd Dose 1,12,50,974 Age Group 18-44 years 1st Dose 15,22,17,587 … Read more

Rescue & relief operations by BRO in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh

Key Highlights: BRO deploys its personnel and equipment to clear landslides in different places Restores traffic in Manali – Sarchu road BRO teams rescue stranded people and move them to safer locations Two BRO personnel lose their lives in the operations Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is carrying out rescue & relief operations in Himachal Pradesh … Read more

IIT Guwahati and Brahmaputra Board to work on restoring river banks, evolving technology

New Delhi : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has collaborated with the Brahmaputra Board to evolve innovative technology which will help for better management of river like Brahmaputra. An MoU in this regard has been signed as per which IIT and the Bharhmputra Board will together address river-related issues and also work on … Read more

India, UK to conduct clinical trials of Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from COVID-19

New Delhi : The AYUSH Ministry has collaborated with UK”s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from COVID-19. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, and LSHTM recently signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct clinical … Read more

Need collaborative and innovative efforts to protect our languages: Vice President

The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for innovative and collaborative efforts to protect and rejuvenate Indian languages. Stressing that preserving languages and ensuring their continuity is possible only through a people’s movement, Naidu said that people must come together in one voice and pool in efforts to pass on our heritage of language … Read more

Video shows ants crawling on face of paralysed COVID-19 patient in Gujarat hospital

Ahmedabad :  A video showing ants crawling on the face of a paralysed COVID-19 patient at a well-known Gujarat government-run hospital has surfaced on social media platforms, prompting the medical facility”s administration to order an inquiry on Friday. The video was shot a few days back by a kin of the woman COVID-19 patient, who … Read more

General Officer Commanding-In-Chief Southern Command Visits Eklingarh Military Station

Jaipur :  Lieutenant General JS Nain, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command visited Eklingarh Military Station. Udaipur from 27 – 29 July 2021. Army Commander reviewed the operational readiness of the formation and exhorted all ranks to lay emphasis on operational effectiveness, tri services synergy and cooperation with sister services to gain a holistic picture of … Read more

PG degree from OU without UG degree has no value: Madras HC

Chennai : Post Graduate degree obtained in the Open University System without a basic Under Graduate degree cannot be considered either for appointment or promotion, the Madras High Court has ruled. A division bench of Justices Pushpa Sathyanarayana and Krishnan Ramasamy gave the ruling on Tuesday while allowing a writ appeal from the Inspector General … Read more

18 killed, 25 injured after truck hits bus in UP

Barabanki : Eighteen people were killed and 25 injured after a truck rammed into a stationary double-decker bus here, police said on Wednesday. The accident took place on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway under the Ram Sanehi Ghat area late on Tuesday night. It was raining heavily when the accident took place and this posed some problems … Read more

Telangana HC directs centre, state govt to prepare conservation plan for Ramappa temple

Hyderabad : The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the central and state governments to prepare a planfor conservation and development of the historical Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district of the state, which was recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On July 25, UNESCO conferred the WorldHeritage site tag on the historic RudreswaraTemple, … Read more

John Hopkins-CCP with support from Bernard van Leer Foundation conclude training for Social and Behavioural Changes for UMC and City Officials

Udaipur : Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) and City Officials received training on aspects of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) from lens of young children and their families. The workshop series was designed by John Hopkins-Centre for Communication Programs and supported by Bernard van Leer Foundation, an independent foundation working towards early childhood development. The aim of this initiative was … Read more

Rajnath Singh begins 3-day visit to Dushanbe to attend SCO meet

New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to pitch for concerted efforts to deal with terrorism and other security challenges facing the region at a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe on Wednesday. China”s Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is also attending the SCO conclave but no bilateral meeting has yet … Read more

Here are Samsung’s Latest Must Buy Consumer Durables this Amazon Prime Day

  It’s time to upgrade your homes! Samsung has rolled out new products and exciting offers on your favorite consumer durable products.   Check out these amazing offers. Personalize The Frame 2021 The Frame 2021 comes with customizable bezels and Samsung has just added another one to the range. It is the beautiful Terracotta colour … Read more

Lok Sabha witnesses repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over snooping row, farm laws

New Delhi :  Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a series of brief adjournments amid uproar created by opposition members over various issues, including the Pegasus spying controversy and the three contentious agri laws. While no legislative business could be transacted, the House for the first time in the Monsoon session took up “matters of urgent … Read more

COVID-19: Krunal out of series with 7-day isolation, every contingent member in room quarantine

Colombo/New Delhi : The second T20 International between India and Sri Lanka here on Tuesday was postponed by a day after visiting all-rounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him out of the series with seven days of isolation. As per Sri Lanka”s health safety protocols, Krunal will not be able to travel back … Read more

Karnataka BJP legislature party meeting in progress, to pick Yediyurappa”s successor

Bengaluru : Amid heightened suspense, a meeting of the ruling BJP”s legislature party in Karnataka is underway here, which is slated to pick a successor to outgoing Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. BJP”s central observers — Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and G Kishan Reddy — are attending the meeting being held at a private hotel … Read more

3 Congress members join Shiv Sena in Manipur

Imphal : The Shiv Sena said that three Congress members switched sides and joined the party on Monday. Thagjam Shyam, who was the Congress candidate in the Khudrakpam seat in the last assembly elections, was among the leaders who switched sides, Shiv Sena”s Manipur unit president Moirangthem Tombi Singh told PTI. Besides, Congress Seva Dal … Read more

SC refuses to stay proceedings against Gambhir foundation in COVID drugs case

New Delhi : The Supreme Court Monday refused to stay the proceedings against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir”s foundation in a case relating to illegally procuring and distributing COVID-19 medicines. A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah said people were running around for medicines and drugs, and in this situation suddenly a … Read more

ISRO conspiracy case : HC grants interim protection from arrest to two ex-Kerala Police officers

Kochi : The Kerala High Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to two former Kerala police officers in a case registered by the CBI for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and fabrication ofevidence, in connection with arrest and detention of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter. Justice Ashok Menon … Read more

Rajasthan: Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated with wreath-laying ceremony at ”Prerna Sthal”

Jaipur : Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated at all military stations of the South Western command of the Indian Army on Monday to commemorate India”s victory over Pakistani forces in 1999. South western Army Commander Lieutenant General AS Bhinder laid a wreath at ”Prerna Sthal” in Jaipur to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid … Read more

Heavy rainfall activity likely over north, east India over next three-four days: IMD

New Delhi : Heavy rainfall activity is expected over north and east India during the next three-four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh has become less marked. However, the associated cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh and neighbourhood persists. Another cyclonic circulation lies over … Read more

Kargil Vijay Diwas: VP Naidu pays tribute to war heroes

New Delhi : Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday paid tributes to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War, recalling their valour and sacrifice. In 1999, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named ”Operation Vijay” (victory). “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I join the nation … Read more

Samsung to Introduce Hygiene Steam Washing Machine, Refrigerators & New Bezel for The Frame 2021 on Amazon Prime Day

  Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has announced new launches and exciting offers across its popular consumer durables product range during the Amazon Prime Day sale on July 26 and July 27, 2021.   To address the need for washing machines with high standards of cleaning and hygiene, Samsung is introducing Front Load … Read more

Samsung Announces First 5G Smartphone in Galaxy A Series; Launches ‘Future Ready’ Galaxy A22 5G in India

  Samsung, India’s most trusted smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy A22 5G, a future ready device offering 11 bands’ support for 5G experience and the promise of two year OS upgrades. Galaxy A22 5G is the first smartphone with 5G connectivity in Samsung’s Galaxy A Series portfolio and extends its philosophy of … Read more

Samsung Launches #WattaMonster Galaxy M21 2021 Edition

  Samsung, India’s most trusted smartphone brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. The #WattaMonster smartphone provides all-round performance to Gen Z and millennial consumers. Galaxy M21 2021 Edition comes with monster 6000mAh battery for extended battery life, True 48MP Triple Camera with GM2 Sensor and stunning 6.4” Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U … Read more

Turn Your Freezer into Fridge: Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerator is Here

Ample space for your food and beverages, stylish design and efficient cooling – the all new Samsung 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerator offers all this besides being the perfect companion for your modern kitchen.   With its Convertible Freezer option, you can easily turn your freezer into fridge to store all your extra food items … Read more

Bring Home a Cinematic Experience with Samsung Big TV Days; Get Free Soundbar of Upto INR 1,04,900 & EMIs as Low as INR 1,990 on Premium Samsung Smart TVs

  Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics brand, has brought back Big TV Day offers on its 55-inch and above premium range of televisions on popular demand from July 15 to August 20, 2021. These offers will be available at all leading consumer electronics retailers across the country.   The demand for big screen TVs … Read more

[Infographic] 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerator – Great Looks, Greater Food Storage

Extra food to store but not enough space in the refrigerator to stack up all? We know what it feels likes to move food items around in the refrigerator to make space for something extra.   The new 3-Door Convertible French-Door Refrigerator comes with an array of interesting features while seamlessly amplifying the aesthetics of your … Read more

[Interview] Photographer Dean West on How The Frame Offers a Sunny Escape

  Versatility is one of the greatest strengths of Samsung’s award-winning lifestyle TV, The Frame. Not only does it offer customization to fit any home décor and stunning QLED picture quality, but the Art Store also transforms the user’s display into a window to the world. With over 1,500 pieces to choose from, including world-renowned … Read more

Samsung Introduces 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators Designed for Compact Modern Kitchens

  Samsung, India’s most trusted consumer electronics and No.1 refrigerator brand, today launched a new range of 3-Door Convertible French Door Refrigerators that are skillfully designed for compact modern kitchens. With this, Samsung is expanding its Side-by-Side portfolio to address the demand for large capacity refrigerators among consumers in India.   The convertible option in … Read more

BJP demands Cong MLA”s dismissal from Rajasthan Assembly

Udaipur : The BJP on Friday demanded the dismissal of Dungarpur Congress MLA Ganesh Ghoghra from the Rajasthan Assembly for allegedly using indecent language against the Rajasthan governor, PM and the Union home minister. The Congress MLA on Thursday allegedly used unparliamentary language against Governor Kalraj Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister … Read more

No fresh COVID-19 case in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Port Blair :  The union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands did not record any new COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours, a health department official said on Saturday. The COVID-19 tally in the archipelago remained at 7,525. The union territory now has 17 active COVID-19 cases of which 15 are in the South … Read more

COVID-19: Install oxygen plants, accelerate vaccination, recruit staff, HC tells Guj govt

Ahmedabad : The Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the state government to install PSA oxygen plants at all levels, accelerate vaccination and recruit medical staff in state-run hospitals in order to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. With a host of suggestions, the division bench of Justices Bela Trivedi and Bhargav D Karia … Read more

Sidhu-Amarinder spat a drama staged to save Cong”s sinking ship: SAD

Chandigarh : The SAD on Friday alleged that the “quarrel” between new Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and CM Amarinder Singh was a “drama”, staged to save the party’s sinking ship by diverting people’s attention from the state government’s failures. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) said this referring to the differences between Amarinder Singh … Read more