Chennai, Dec 31 (UNI) After announcing Rs 6,000 relief for all card holders in rain hit areas of Chennai and three neighbouring districts due to Cyclonic storm, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin in a further boost announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package for the flood-hit districts. The relief included assistance for reconstruction of and repairs…
Srinagar, Dec 31 (UNI) The mercury witnessed a fall at many stations in the Kashmir valley as Srinagar recorded a low of -3.4°C, Gulmarg -3.5°C, and Kupwara -3.8°C on Sunday, officials said. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicts weather to remain generally cloudy and dry until January 5, 2024. “Overall, there is no significant weather activity…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is brimming with ‘self-confidence’ and ‘self-reliance’ and this spirit needs to be maintained in 2024 as well. Addressing the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat he reminded the citizens of the numerous achievements of the country in 2023. “India is brimming…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) Retaining its title of fastest-growing major economy in the world, India stayed resilient to global headwinds in 2023 and is all set to continue the momentum in the coming quarters. Strong domestic demand and massive public spending have helped the economy nullify some of the external challenges. At 7.6 per…
Chennai, Dec 31 (UNI) The 25 hour countdown for the Monday New Year day launch of PSLV-C58/XPoSat, X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, mission along with 10 other payloads, began at the spaceport of Sriharikota on Sunday morning. The 25 hour countdown began at 0810 hrs today, ISRO sources confirmed to UNI. ISRO said “the 25 hour 00-minute…
Colombo, Dec 30 (UNI) Sri Lanka have announced preliminary squads for their upcoming white-ball assignments against Zimbabwe, starting January 6. Spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been sidelined since sustaining an injury in the Lanka Premier League in August, subsequently ruling him out of the Asia Cup and the Cricket World Cup, is now all…
Chennai, Dec 30 (UNI) The countdown for the New Year day launch of PSLV/-C58/XPoSat, X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, mission along with 10 other payloads, will begin at the spaceport of Sriharikota on Sunday. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sources on Saturday said the 44.4m tall four-stage PSLV-C58,vin its 60th flight and fourth under DL variant,…
Jammu, Dec 30 (UNI) Sharing achievements of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Director General of Police, R R Swain on Saturday said that 80 percent decline has been seen in the terror recruitments while 76 terrorists including 55 foreigners were neutralised in an ending year 2023. Addressing an annual yearender presser here this evening, DGP Swain…
Ayodhya, Dec 30 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the warm welcome given to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the people here is a preview of the new Ayodhya in New India. Addressing a public meeting in Ayodhya, he said, “In January the grand temple is set to host…
Jammu, Dec 30 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday informed that rail projects costing over Rs 41,000 crore are currently in progress in Jammu and Kashmir, which is a record in itself as no other Union Territory or State in the country has earned such a distinction. Similarly, more than Rs 6,000 crore…
