C.R. Patil evaluates Jalaj initiative for river conservation and livelihoods

C.R. Patil evaluates Jalaj initiative for river conservation and livelihoods

Delhi, 30 April (H.S.): Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, chaired a review meeting to evaluate the progress of the Wildlife Institute of India’s JALAJ project, which focuses on livelihood enhancement under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Part of the Government’s Arth Ganga vision, JALAJ aims to connect communities to rivers through…

Massive Fire at Kolkata Hotel Kills 14, Including Two Children; Safety Violations Under Scrutiny

Massive Fire at Kolkata Hotel Kills 14, Including Two Children; Safety Violations Under Scrutiny

Kolkata, 30 April (H.S.) -A devastating fire broke out late Tuesday night at Hotel Rituraj, a six-storey building located in the congested Machua area of Kolkata’s Burrabazar. The blaze claimed 14 lives, including two children, and left several others injured. Initial reports suggest that the hotel lacked basic fire safety measures, including emergency exits, fire…

Pragmatic Academy's excellent performance in HS Exam

Pragmatic Academy's excellent performance in HS Exam

Kamrup (Assam), 30 April (HS): Pragmatic Academy located in Rangia has achieved great success in this year’s Higher Secondary Examination. Six students in Arts Faculty scored more than 90% marks, while one student of Science Faculty scored 89% marks. Preeti Sharma of Arts Faculty has secured second position in entire Assam by securing 96% marks….

China and US exchange blame over Covid origins and lab-leak claims

China and US exchange blame over Covid origins and lab-leak claims

Beijing, April 30 (H.S.): China has leveled serious allegations against the United States in a recently published white paper. It claims that the COVID-19 virus likely originated in the US before reaching China and calls for Washington to address this matter publicly. Released by the Information Office of the State Council, the document titled COVID-19…

PM Modi announces ex-gratia from PMNRF to victims of Wall collapse in Visakhapatnam

PM Modi announces ex-gratia from PMNRF to victims of Wall collapse in Visakhapatnam

Delhi, 30 April (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives due to the collapse of a wall in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in post on…

Thalapathy Vijay Urges TVK Cadres to Uphold Discipline, Cautions Against Risky Fan Behaviour

Thalapathy Vijay Urges TVK Cadres to Uphold Discipline, Cautions Against Risky Fan Behaviour

Chennai, 30 April (H.S.) : Actor Thalapathy Vijay, the chief coordinator of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has urged party cadres to maintain discipline and decorum while carrying out party activities. Addressing a gathering of TVK workers, Vijay emphasized the importance of adhering to the party’s code of conduct and avoiding any behaviour that could…

2021 Ramna Batamul bomb blast: B'desh HC verdict on May 8

2021 Ramna Batamul bomb blast: B'desh HC verdict on May 8

Dhaka, April 30 (H.S.): The High Court has scheduled the verdict for the death references and appeals in the 2001 Ramna Batamul carnage case for 8 May. A bench consisting of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Nasreen Akter announced this date following the conclusion of hearings on 18 February. On 14 April 2001, two…

Stock market closes in red;Sensex & Nifty down by 0.3% lower each

Stock market closes in red;Sensex & Nifty down by 0.3% lower each

Delhi, 30 April (H.S.): The Sensex and Nifty started the day flat but faced a sudden sell-off as trading progressed. The Sensex closed down 272 points at 80,016, marking a 0.34% decline, while the Nifty 50 fell 90 points to 24,246, reflecting a 0.37% drop. Investor caution was linked to escalating trade tensions following the…

EAM Jaishankar receives call from UN chief Guterres over Pahalgam attack

EAM Jaishankar receives call from UN chief Guterres over Pahalgam attack

Delhi, 30 April (H.S.): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received a call from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who condemned the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. Jaishankar expressed appreciation on X for Guterres’ unequivocal condemnation and emphasized the need for accountability, stating that India…