Daily Archives: March 29, 2022

Assam govt brings bill in assembly for formation of youth commission

Guwahati, Mar 28 (PTI) The Assam government on Monday introduced a bill in the assembly to constitute a commission to empower youths of the...

Public transport, banking services affected on first day of general strike

Guwahati, Mar 28 (PTI) Public transport was off the road, while services in the banking and other financial institutions were affected in Assam on...

Security forces nab two NSCN (IM) cadres in Assam

Guwahati, Mar 28 (PTI) Two NSCN (IM) cadres have been arrested in Assam's Tinsukia district and a civilian rescued from their custody, a defence...

Assam govt does not have complete data on ‘doubtful voters’, says CM

Guwahati, Mar 28 (PTI) The Assam government on Monday informed the state Assembly that it does not have the complete data regarding 'doubtful (D)...

Police action on accused trying to flee custody nothing new in Assam: Minister

Guwahati, Mar 28 (PTI) Asserting that death or injury of suspected criminals as they try to flee custody was nothing new in the state,...

Nationwide strike fails to evoke much response in Tripura

Agartala, Mar 28 (PTI) The two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged wrong policies failed to...

Mizoram mulls common uniform for govt schools

Aizawl, Mar 28 (PTI) The state Human Resources Development Board in Mizoram has proposed a common uniform for all government schools in the north-eastern...

IPL: Tewatia, Shami steer Gujarat Titans to five-wicket win on IPL debut

Mumbai, 28 Mar: Rahul Tewatia blasted an impactful 40 off 24 balls after Mohammad Shami's sensational new ball spell to set up a five-wicket...

Neeraj Chopra, Pramod Bhagat receive Padma Shri

NEW DELHI, 28 Mar: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday received the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award. The 24-year-old javelin thrower received...

After missing Asian Games cut, heartbroken Deepika and Atanu vow to return with their...

Kolkata, 28 Mar: Three-time Olympian Deepika Kumari is clueless about her future plan after a shock elimination from the trials for the archery event...

Miami Open: Rohan Bopanna-Denis Shapovalov pair enters quarterfinals

Miami, 28 Mar: India's Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov stunned the top-seeded Croatian pair of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in...

Indian women’s football team to play two international friendly matches in April

New Delhi, 28 Mar: The Indian women's team will play two international friendly matches -- against Egypt and Jordan -- in April, the All...

Bajrang’s leg defence is not weak, it’s just his style of play: Coach Sujeet

New Delhi, 28 Mar: Contrary to the popular opinion that Bajrang Punia's leg defence is a major shortcoming in his game, Sujeet Maan, the...

Mirabai Chanu wins ‘BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ award

New Delhi, 28 Mar: Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Monday won the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award. Chanu created history last...

Nobel Peace Prize-winner’s paper closes amid Russia pressure

Moscow, Mar 28 (AP) Russia's leading independent newspaper suspended operations Monday after pressure from Russian authorities, a move that comes less than six months...

UN chief says he’s in ‘very close contact’ with India, others on mediation efforts...

United Nations, Mar 28 (PTI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he has been in "very close contact" with India and other...

Pak PM Imran Khan faces toughest political test as opposition tables no-trust motion against...

Islamabad, Mar 28 (PTI) Pakistan's opposition on Monday tabled a no-trust motion in the National Assembly against Prime Minister Imran Khan who is facing...

Jaishankar meets top Tamil leaders in Sri Lanka; discusses their quest for equality, justice,...

Colombo, Mar 28 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Sri Lanka's top Tamil leaders and discussed realisation of the aspirations of...

10 killed, 16 injured as van falls into ditch in Pakistan

Peshawar, Mar 28 (PTI) At least 10 people, including women and children, were killed and 16 others injured when the van they were travelling...

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan Finance Minister; discusses economic situation, India’s support

Colombo, Mar 28 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and discussed with him the island...