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World Bank stresses urgent energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka, warning that the country continues to bear significantly higher energy costs than others in t... Read More


Punjab government extends maternity act benefits to ASHA workers

Chandigarh, Oct. 4 -- : The Punjab government on Friday issued a notification extending maternity leave benefits to ASHA workers and facilitators under the maternity benefits act, 1961. ASHA workers ... Read More


Jagdish Panchal takes charge as Gujarat BJP president; CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Ministers attend ceremony.

Gandhinagar, Oct. 4 -- Senior BJP leader Jagdish Panchal on Saturday took charge as the Gujarat BJP state president in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Ministers CR Patil and Bhup... Read More


Mizoram: Thousands gather in Darlawn for 27th Salvation Army Youth Congress

Darlawn, Oct. 4 -- The 27th India Eastern Territory Congress of the Salvation Army Youth (SAY) is currently in full swing in the town of Darlawn, drawing thousands of young people from across the Nort... Read More


Criminal carrying rRs.r1 lakh reward killed in police encounter in UP's Muzaffarnagar

MEERUT, Oct. 4 -- A wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs.1 lakh was gunned down by Muzaffarnagar Police in Uttar Pradesh during an encounter on Parasoli canal track there late on Friday night. The ... Read More


Sandip Roy: Is saving an art form actually transforming it?

New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- The ground rules for exploring prehistoric cave paintings are simple: "If you come across any baby goats, you cannot pick one up and take home, no matter how cute." My friend Mil... Read More


Month on, MLA Pathanmajra still untraceable; raids on to nab him: Police

Patiala, Oct. 4 -- Nearly one month has already passed since AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra escaped police custody during his arrest in Karnal, Haryana. The AAP MLA from Sanour, however, continues ... Read More


Punjab CM names Harmeet Sandhu as AAP pick for Tarn Taran bypoll

AMRITSAR, Oct. 4 -- Even as Election Commission of India is yet to announce the bypoll date, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday named Harmeet Singh Sandhu as the party's nominee from the Tarn Tara... Read More


Remain vigilant against rioters, says Bareilly DM Avinash Singh

Bareilly, Oct. 4 -- Law and order is "completely under control", an official said and cautioned people to remain vigilant against "rioters", amid a tense situation prevailing in Uttar Pradesh's Bareil... Read More


Odisha CM Majhi meets BJP president Nadda in Delhi, discusses organisational matters

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Minister of health & Family Welfare JP Nadda in New Delhi. The two ... Read More