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'Rail Neer' now a rupee lighter

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Railway Board has reduced the price of its packaged drinking water brand, "Rail Neer" by Re 1. A circular issued by the board on Saturday and addressed to all zonal railways... Read More


'Centre encouraging Indians working abroad to return to country'

Mumbai, Sept. 20 -- Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, PK Mishra, on Saturday said under its Capacity Building Commission, the Centre had been encouraging Indians working abroad to return to the c... Read More


Over 1,100 health camps treat 20,668 patients in Punjab

Chandigarh, Sept. 20 -- The multi-pronged 'Special Health Campaign' led to combat flood-borne diseases in 2303 affected villages has successfully contained potential disease outbreaks, said Health and... Read More


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