New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) In an unprecedented move to strengthen and establish a strong user fee collection system at toll plazas, the NHAI has banned 14 user fee collection agencies for engaging in irregular activities related to fee collection at the toll booths. Raids at the Atraila Shiv Ghulam Toll Plaza in Mirzapur district…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) to eight capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore. For the Indian Army, AoN for procurement of 1350 HP engine was accorded to upgrade the present 1000 HP engine for the T-90 Tanks. This will enhance…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) In a significant step towards improving mental well-being of the nation’s defence personnel, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to collaborate on research and training aimed at enhancing mental health support and…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused both BJP and the AAP of betraying farmers and asserted that the peasants will never forgive these parties for working against their interests. Attacking the two parties for their policies on agriculture, Kharge said, “It seems that the two anti-farmer parties have now…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, was in India to advance the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Paparo, who participated in the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, also…
New Delhi, (UNI) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is making waves in the capital with his solo exhibition, ‘Nature’s Fury: Sand and Beyond’, at Galleria VSB, Square One Mall, Saket. The show, which runs until March 21, explores the raw power of nature and the fragile relationship between humans and the environment. The opening event…
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice on Thursday first till 2 pm and later for the day, after members of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and other parties created a ruckus on the issue of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. As soon as the House re-assembled at 2 pm, DMK members…
Singapore, Mar 20 (UNI) More than 570,000 eligible Singaporeans will receive payouts ranging from 400 to 1,000 Singapore dollars (about 300 to 750 U.S. dollars) this March, as part of the government’s efforts to enhance the retirement savings of working seniors, the Ministry of Manpower said Thursday in a release. The disbursement marks the first…
London, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia all-rounder Grace Harris has signed for Surrey as this year’s overseas player. The 31-year-old, who plays for London Spirit in The Hundred, will be available from the fixture against Hampshire Hawks at the Kia Oval on June 5 – the county’s first home Vitality Blast fixture of the season. Harris…
Auckland, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia skipper Tahlia McGrath, who has stepped into the leadership role in the absence of regular captain Alyssa Healy, is relishing the opportunity to guide the team alongside vice-captain Ash Gardner. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to lead the side again,” McGrath told reporters ahead of the first T20I here…
