Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries.He paid tributes to the two leaders at Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat, their respective memorials."Bow to beloved Bapu on Gandhi Jayanti. His noble ideals motivate millions across the world," the PM tweeted.In another tweet, … [Read more...] about PM pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Shashtri
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India opens two border crossing points with Myanmar, B’desh
India has opened two immigration check posts along the borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, a reflection of its growing closeness with the two eastern neighbors.In a gazette notification, the home ministry said the central government has designated Zorinpui land check post in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram as an authorised immigration check post for entry into or exit from … [Read more...] about India opens two border crossing points with Myanmar, B’desh
Union Health Ministry said, No Chocolates And Candy At Cigarette Shops
The Union Health Ministry asked the state governments to develop a system where tobacco products selling shops would require authorization from local municipal bodies. Ministry also says that shops which sell tobacco products shouldn’t be allowed to sell other non-tobacco products like candy, chocolates, cold drinks, and so on. The authorization is to make sure that the … [Read more...] about Union Health Ministry said, No Chocolates And Candy At Cigarette Shops
Only investment-based agriculture can be sustainable: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today highlighted projects undertaken by his government in various fields and said only investment-based agriculture can be sustainable in the long term.Fadnavis, who is visiting Singapore, said metros with a capacity to handle mere 7 million passengers were created in the last 60 years."Only 7 million metro passenger … [Read more...] about Only investment-based agriculture can be sustainable: Fadnavis
22 dead in stampede on foot overbridge in Mumbai
At least 22 people were killed and several injured in a rush hour stampede on a foot overbridge (FOB) linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban railway stations in Mumbai this morning, civic officials said.The tragedy took place amid rain in the city around 10.40 am when the FOB was heavily crowded, a police official said.Police suspect a short-circuit with a loud … [Read more...] about 22 dead in stampede on foot overbridge in Mumbai