New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Several National Waterways, including the Ganga, Sutlej an Indus, are being utilised for water sports activities by respective state governments while implementing safety standards developed by the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) – Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a written reply, said the National Waterways already being utilise…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) who had been absconding in a case involving the abduction for ransom and brutal murder of Shyamal Mandal, a student of the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, in 2005, an official said on Saturday.Durga Bahadur Bhat Chetri alias Deepak was tracked down and arrested on Friday, the CBI said in a statement.It was revealed that after committing the crime, the accused — Durg…
Jammu, March 22 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Sunday celebrated Bihar Diwas to pay tribute to great revolutionaries and towering personalities from Bihar.An official statement said that “Jammu and Kashmir Lok Bhavan today hosted a vibrant celebration of Bihar Diwas, at Jammu”. Celebrating the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the cultural evening brought together senior Government officials, students, and the people of Bihar living in the UT of Jammu Kashmir.Lt Governor Manoj …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s release of over Rs 18,640 crore as the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme this month has enabled over 9.32 crore farmers to receive financial assistance, out of whom 2.15 crore are women farmers.The total money disbursed since the launch of the scheme has now shot past Rs 4.27 lakh crore, making PM-KISAN one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer initiatives, according to an official facts…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.According to government sources, Indian-flagged tankers continue to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and reach Indian ports under naval escort. The vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Ladki hav…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Investigations into several narcotics cases in India, especially down South, are increasingly being linked to cartels run from Thailand. While Thailand itself is a big market in terms of consumption, there are various cartels that are doing business in India.Investigators have learnt that Thai cartels hold a huge clout in various parts of India. However, their operations in South India have increased over the last couple of years.The agencies have also learnt that Thai …
Port Blair, Feb 24 (IANS) A Pawan Hans helicopter made an emergency ditching into the sea on Tuesday morning shortly after taking off from Port Blair, a town located in the northern part of Middle Andaman Island. The aircraft was carrying seven people at the time of the incident.All those on board the helicopter, which belongs to the national helicopter carrier, were rescued safely, and no injuries were reported.According to a spokesperson for Pawan Hans, the incident occurred at around 9.30 a.m…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, Mexico’s most wanted and dangerous drug lord, was killed in a military operation. Following the killing, there was coordinated violence across several Mexican states, which has prompted advisories from India, the US, and Canada.While his death comes as a relief for Mexico and the neighbouring countries, the Indian agencies, too, have much to smile about owing to this development. The narcotics racket in…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released snapshots of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, showing that Gujarat recorded the highest deletion of over 68 lakh electors, while Lakshadweep registered the lowest deletion at 206 names.The snapshots were issued after publication of the final electoral rolls for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, detailing the extent of deletions and revisions unde…
Shri Vijaya Puram, Feb 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Saturday published the final electoral roll for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after completing the Special Intensive Revision exercise, with the Union Territory’s final electorate now standing at 2,58,040.Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Electoral Officer L. Kumar stated that the exercise resulted in the identification and deletion of a substantial number of ineligible voters, including deceased individuals, permanent out-…