Daily Archives: August 15, 2021

Four more Indian sites getting Ramsar recognition a matter of pride:PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was a matter of pride that four more Indian sites have...

6 more bodies recovered from landslide in HP’s Kinnaur, toll rises to 23

Shimla, Aug 14 (PTI): Six more bodies were recovered from the site of the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, taking the death toll...

NTPC invites EOI to set up pilot project on hydrogen blending with natural gas

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): State-run NTPC has invited global ‘expression of interest’ to set up a pilot project on hydrogen blending with natural...

Govt woos US investors to explore opportunities in power, renewable energy sector

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): Union minister R K Singh interacted with investors from the US and invited them to explore investment opportunities in...

Assam: ULFA (I) extends ceasefire for another 3 months; Chief Minister Himanta Biswa lauds...

Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI): The banned ULFA (Independent) outfit on Saturday extended the unilateral ceasefire, announced in May this year, for another three months...

The turtle returns! Rescued turtles arrive home at Assam

Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI): A total of 63 turtles belonging to five species, including the endangered Spotted Pond Turtle and Crowned River Turtle, have...

Security beefed up in Tripura for Independence Day celebrations

Agartala, Aug 14 (PTI) Security arrangements have been beefed across Tripura, particularly along the 856 km long border with Bangladesh, to prevent any untoward...

Chief minister’s service medal for 6 Assam cops killed in interstate border dispute

Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI) The six police personnel who were killed in a bloody clash last month in Cachar district, along the Assam-Mizoram border,...

Assam CM urges DFOs to keep forest land free from encroachment

Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI) Noting that elimination of corrupt practices is one of the top priorities of his government, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa...

Rescued turtles return home to Assam

Guwahati, Aug 14 (PTI) A total of 63 turtles belonging to five species, including the endangered Spotted Pond Turtle and Crowned River Turtle, have...

Congress demands MHRC inquiry into death of militant in encounter

Shillong, Aug 14 (PTI) The opposition Congress has demanded an inquiry by the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to ascertain the facts behind the...

Ton-up Joe becomes “Root” cause of India’s problems, England take vital first innings lead

London, Aug 14 (PTI) England captain Joe Root continued his dream run with an artistic 22nd hundred to ensure a morale boosting first innings...

Youth World Archery Championships: Indian archers win three golds in team events to finish...

Wroclaw, Aug 14 (PTI): Indian archers achieved their best ever show in the Youth World Championships by grabbing three gold, one silver and one...

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Indian para badminton coach hopeful to return with minimum of five...

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): A seven-member Indian para badminton team for the Tokyo Paramalypics was on Saturday accorded a warm send-off with coach...

Neeraj Chopra has fever but tested negative for COVID-19, say sources

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has developed a high fever over the past few days after returning to...

Premier League: Chelsea ‘not the favourites’ in hunt for league title, says manager Thomas...

London, Aug 14 (AFP): Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel told his side to hunt down Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool in the fight for...

Tokyo Olympics 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts high tea for Indian contingent, hails...

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said India's performance in the Tokyo Olympics was outstanding and the entire country...

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 29 killed

Port-Au-Prince, Aug 14 (AP) At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry...

Taliban capture Mazar-e-Sharif, 4th largest Afghan city

Kabul, Aug 14 (AP) Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth-largest city in Afghanistan, fell to the Taliban on Saturday after a multipronged assault launched by insurgents, according...

Russian firefighting plane crashes in Turkey; 8 killed

Istanbul, Aug 14 (AP) A firefighting plane from Russia crashed Saturday in a mountainous area in southern Turkey, killing the eight crew members and...