New Delhi : Thousands of farmers from Punjab on Thursday took out a protest march to Parliament here, demanding to stop the import of food crops, especially wheat, which are being sufficiently produced by farmers.The protest is being held under the aegis of Bharti Kisan Union Ekta (Dakaunda), Azad Kisan Sangharash Committee and Krantikari Kisan […]
Chandigarh, March 30 : Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, Minister for Forests, Printing and Stationery and Welfare of SCs/BCs, on Thursday directed the officers of the Welfare Department to roll up their sleeves to ensure the benefits of welfare schemes to the needy. After presiding over a high-level meeting of officers of the department, Dharamsot said the […]
Abuja/New Delhi, March 30 : Nigeria has called in the Indian envoy in the country to register its protest over an attack on four Nigerian students in Greater Noida and sought “diligent prosecution” against the perpetrators. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Olushola Enikanolaiye, sought action by the Indian government at a meeting with […]
Lucknow, March 30 : At least 52 persons were injured when seven bogies of the Nizamuddin-bound Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakaushal Express (12189) derailed early on Thursday near Kulpahad station in Mahoba district some 262 km from Lucknow. No casualties were reported in the incident that took place at around 2.05 am. Of the 52 injured, two were […]
New Delhi, March 30 : The Rajya Sabha on Thursday adjourned after the opposition protested on issues, including its demand for discussion on the Goa Governor’s conduct. JD-U leader Sharad Yadav raised the issue of racial attacks on African students and asked the government to deal with it on priority. Sitaram Yechury of the CPM […]