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India inks deep sea exploration contract with International Seabed Authority

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- India has signed a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, Earth Sciences Mini... Read More


Procurement of paddy to begin from September 22, says CM Saini

Chandigarh, Sept. 20 -- Taking a significant decision in the interest of rice millers, Haryana government has extended the delivery period of rice and bonus period from March 15 to June 30. This decis... Read More


79 drug smugglers nabbed with 11.4 kg heroin in Punjab

Chandigarh, Sept. 20 -- Punjab Police conducted raids at 357 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 79 drug smugglers after registration of 56 first information reports (FIRs) across the state... Read More


35K artists, 10-km canvas: New high for NDMC as it sets world record

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- In a historic cultural spectacle, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) orchestrated a record-breaking live painting event under the theme "Viksit Bharat ke Rang, Kala ke Sang"... Read More


Carried out in a Raj hamlet, L-G recalls work on land degradation neutrality

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of land degradation neutrality, aiming to restore 26 million hectares of degra... Read More


Delhi Police holds 'Eyes and Ears' campaign; Malls, market plazas chosen as venues

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Delhi Police on Saturday conducted a city-wide public outreach campaign on safety and security under its "Eyes and Ears" scheme across all 15 districts of the national capit... Read More


Hit or a miss? Experts divided over disability caregiver scheme

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a special financial assistance scheme of Rs 6,000 for persons with disabilities requiring high support, to cover the cost of caregivers... Read More


Blasts centre for scheduling Security Asst exam on Puja days | 'BJP's hypocrisy exposed', TMC fires salvo over 'Puja opening' jibe

Kolkata, Sept. 20 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday once again highlighted what it described as the "anti-Bengal" stance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its "double standards," drawing a... Read More


Eco-friendly push: NJB launches 'Jute Pandal' contest for Durga Puja

Kolkata, Sept. 20 -- The National Jute Board (NJB) has taken a novel initiative to blend tradition with environmental consciousness during this year's Durga Puja by organising a special contest named ... Read More


Mayor reviews city road conditions before Puja festivities begin

Kolkata, Sept. 20 -- Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim conducted an extensive late-evening inspection of city roads on Friday as part of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation's (KMC) special road repair drive ah... Read More