New Delhi: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has reported an enthusiastic response to its recently introduced e-Pantry meal booking facility on Mail and Express trains equipped with pantry cars. As the hospitality and tourism arm of Indian Railways, IRCTC…
Hyderabad, Feb 24 (UNI): In a significant move, Telangana Cabinet led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday night approved the takeover of the 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I network from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by paying about Rs15,000 crore, including liabilities and decided to immediately initiate necessary steps in this regard. A Cabinet…
Meerut, Feb 24 (UNI) A devastating fire claimed the lives of six members of a garment trader’s family, including five children, in Meerut on Monday evening. The tragic incident occurred in Gali No. 1 near Surahi Wali Masjid in Kidwai Nagar under the Lisadi Gate police station limits. According to police, the fire broke out…
Agartala, Feb 24 (UNI) After almost two months of suspension, visa and consular services for Bangladesh from Tripura have resumed at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, providing relief and excitement to numerous applicants. From early this morning, a long queue was found outside the mission in Agartala as eager travellers sought to submit…
Agartala, Feb 24 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha claimed that as part of the nationwide initiative of constructing Amrit Sarovars (waterbodies) to sustain groundwater, the Tripura government has created as many as 682 waterbodies so far as part of the mission. According to the decision, at least 75 ponds were proposed for each…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Rob Jetten on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, expressing optimism about further strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Congratulations Mr. Rob Jetten on assuming office…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (UNI) In a major political move over the Sabarimala women’s entry issue, the BJP has announced that it will light the ‘Ayyappa Jyothi’ in front of the Chief Minister’s official residence at 5 pm on Tuesday demanding that the state government withdraw its earlier affidavit filed in the Supreme Court and submit…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, remembering her as a “charismatic leader and outstanding administrator” who left a lasting imprint on Indian politics. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said, “Remembering Jayalalithaa…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (UNI) In a major policy decision aimed at accelerating industrial growth, the Kerala Government has authorised the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) to independently raise loans of up to Rs 1,000 crore for land acquisition and infrastructure development across the state. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve has said the government would extend…
Hyderabad, Feb 24 (UNI) The Telangana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has approved two landmark welfare schemes for government employees and pensioners, including a Rs 1.20 crore accident insurance cover and a comprehensive cashless health scheme with an annual outlay of Rs 1,056 crore. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the…
