IndiaJul 21, 2022
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann admitted to hospital in Delhi on Wednesday
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday early morning, said sources on Thursday.
Mann was admitted for treatment in Delhi's Apollo Hospital after he felt unwell.
The Chief Minister was checked for a stomach ache following which the doctors diagnosed him with an infection.
On Wednesday, Mann had congratulated the Police and the anti-gangster task force for successfully executing an operation against gangsters in the state after two Sidhu Moose Wala killers were gunned down after a heavy exchange of fire with Punjab Police near Amritsar on Wednesday
IndiaJul 21, 2022
Delhi LG denies permission for Kejriwal's Singapore visit
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena has returned the proposal regarding the Singapore visit of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to attend the 'Eighth World Cities Summit and WCS Mayors Forum', and advised him to not attend a conference that is prima facie a conference of mayors not befitting attendance by a Chief Minister, said sources.
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought permission to attend the World Cities Summit in Singapore.
In his letter to Modi, Kejriwal said, "The Government of Singapore has invited us to present the Delh
IndiaJul 20, 2022
3 dead as speeding ambulance crashes into toll gate in Karnataka's Udupi
Three people died and four others were injured after a speeding ambulance toppled at a toll gate, near Karnataka's Byndoor on Wednesday.
The incident took place at Shiroor in Udupi district's Byndoor taluk.
As per information, the ambulance was moving a patient from Honnavar to Udupi.
Seven people were travelling in the ambulance.
The condition of one is critical and two injured have been admitted to the hospital.
According to the CCTV footage, toll gate attendants scrambled to clear the way for the ambulance, which was moving swiftly towards them. A toll staff noticed the fast-approaching amb
IndiaJul 20, 2022
Two Sidhu Moose Wala killers gunned down in encounter with Punjab Police
Two Sidhu Moose Wala killers were gunned down after a heavy exchange of fire with Punjab Police near Amritsar on Wednesday, according to an official.
The killed gangsters were identified as Jagroop Singh Roopa and Manpreet Singh from whom an AK47 and pistol were recovered after the encounter.
In the encounter that broke out this afternoon, three police officials and a journalist also sustained injuries. The forensic team reached the spot for further investigation. "Heavy exchange of fire took place today, two gangsters involved in Sidhu Moosewala case namely Jagroop Singh Roopa and Manpreet S
IndiaJul 19, 2022
Five Safdarjung doctors debarred from duty after pregnant woman delivers baby outside hospital
The Union Health Ministry sought a report from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC ) Safdarjung hospital after a woman delivers a baby outside the hospital, and five doctors have been debarred from their duties.
In a statement Union Ministry of Health and family welfare, "On the direction of Union Health Minister a team from the Union Health Ministry visited Safdarjang Hospital for fact finding in the matter of the delivery incident that took place at SJH today morning. Five of the doctors have been debarred from duties till a high-level probe in the matter is completed. The lady and the ne
IndiaJul 19, 2022
Top scientist asks 'not to panic' after two Monkeypox cases in India
As India reported the second case of Monkeypox in Kerala, a top scientist on Tuesday asked the citizens not to "panic" as the situation is "very much controlled" at this stage.
India reported the second confirmed Monkeypox case from Kannur district on Monday, a 31-year-old male has been infected with the virus.
India's first monkeypox case was also reported from Kerala.
Speaking to ANI, Dr Pragya Yadav, senior scientist, ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, said, "The situation is very much controlled and nothing to panic about at this stage. We are in a very controlled situation."
IndiaJul 19, 2022
CM Khattar announces Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of DSP killed by mining mafia
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Surendra Singh Bishnoi who was mowed down by a truck while probing illegal stone-mining in Nuh and said the culprits will not be spared.
He said strict action will be taken against the mining mafia in the state. "We will control the mining mafia in the state and the culprits will not be spared.
Khattar said police posts will be created near mining areas and the destination of mining vehicles and their equipment will also be fixed.
The Chief Minist
IndiaJul 18, 2022
Presidential election: Manmohan Singh arrives in wheelchair to cast vote, garners social media attention
The pictures and videos of former Prime Minister and Congress MP Manmohan Singh reaching Parliament in a wheelchair to cast his vote for the presidential election 2022 on Monday are being widely shared on social media.
"Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and Congress leader, casts his vote in the Parliament for the Presidential election in a wheelchair. Long Lives Singhji, Long Lives India!," a Twitter user wrote.
Singh, 89, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were reportedly among the first few electors to cast their vote in the initial two hours of the presidential poll. When Singh
IndiaJul 18, 2022
Punjab: CM Mann reviews Infrastructural development in the state
With an aim to expedite work on all ongoing projects in the state along with initiating and completing the other ones for giving a major boost to the infrastructural development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday chaired a review meeting of the department his official residence.
The state chief asked the officials to accord top priority to all approved and sanctioned works for their timely completion.
He directed the Public Works Department (PWD) officials to ensure proper checks at every stage of the project to ensure good quality of the works.
Chief Minister directed the office