New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led the ‘Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive’ at Yamuna Ghat, as the government and BJP workers carried out a large-scale cleanliness campaign across multiple ghats along the Yamuna River.The drive saw participation from thousands of volunteers from various organisations, BJP workers, ministers and party leaders, who joined hands to clean riverbank areas under the ongoing initiative.CM Rekha Gupta said, “Today, thousan…
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Agartala, June 13 (IANS) Passenger traffic at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala has increased by 68.53 per cent over the past 11 years, reflecting the rapid growth of Tripura’s aviation sector, officials said on Saturday. MBB Airport Director K.M. Nehra said passenger traffic rose from around 8.9 lakh in 2014‑15 to nearly 15 lakh in 2025‑26. Aircraft movements also increased from about 7,000 annually to nearly 12,000 during the same period, he told the media.The MBB Airport, no…
Noida, June 13 (IANS) In a significant crackdown on drug trade, the Greater Noida Police on Saturday arrested two foreign nationals of Nigerian origin with banned narcotics, officials said. The police also recovered significant amount of drugs from their possession, including 39.27 grams of crystal MDMA (methamphetamine-class drugs), an electronic weighing scale, and also a scooter from transporting it.The two accused were engaged in drug trade and had set up a dedicated network for supplying ba…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) The simmering differences within the Opposition INDIA bloc have burst into the open as Leader of Opposition in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of adopting an approach that could weaken the anti-BJP front. Vijayan’s strong reaction came after Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at an INDIA bloc meeting, where the Congress leader reportedly referred to his inability to hug the Kerala leader.Turnin…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Twenty-nine years after the devastating Uphaar cinema fire claimed 59 lives and left more than 100 people injured, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday said many of the lessons from the disaster remain unlearnt and renewed its demand for a stringent legal framework to deal with man-made disasters caused by negligence and corruption. Marking the 29th anniversary of the June 13, 1997, tragedy, AVUT said that while some improvements have been mad…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday announced the first phase of a nationwide campaign targeting what it described as a growing crisis of paper leaks, examination irregularities, and unemployment.In a statement, party General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal said that the campaign has been launched “under the guidance of the Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge and the empowering leadership of Rahul Gandhi”.The Congress said Rahul Gandhi will lead a series of student co…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Saturday, warning residents of scattered thunderstorms, thundersqualls, gusty winds and light rainfall later in the day as weather conditions across the National Capital Region continue to shift under the influence of a fresh western disturbance.According to the weather department, Delhi is expected to have partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with thunderstorms and gusty winds developin…
Gangtok, June 12 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathula Pass route, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Sikkim on June 15 before crossing into China’s Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) on June 20, officials said on Friday. Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) Chairman Lukendra Rasaily said the first batch of pilgrims had already reported in New Delhi on June 11 and is currently undergoing mandatory medical examin…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) A major crackdown by the Central District Police led to the busting of an alleged sex racket operating from a building on Qutub Road in Delhi’s Paharganj area, with four women being rescued, and an accused was arrested for allegedly running the illegal activity, police said on Friday. According to police, the raid was conducted at Saran Building on Qutub Road after officials received specific information about the alleged racket. Following the operation, FIR No. 274/26 …
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to the famous temple.CM Vijay is scheduled to offer special prayers at the temple. In view of his visit, Karnataka Police have enhanced security arrangements in and around the temple premises. The entry of devotees has been temporarily restricted until Vi…