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Modi govt committed for holistic growth of weavers: Amit Shah

The Narendra Modi government is committed for the holistic development of the weavers community in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.
 

In a series of tweets, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'vocal for local' will surely boost the morale of the handloom sector and all should take a pledge to support "vocal for handmade" to help realise Modi's dream of a self-reliant India.
 

"Modi govt is committed for the holistic development of our weavers community. PM Modi's mantra of 'Vocal for Local' will surely boost the morale of handloom sector.

6:38 PM

Hooch tragedy: SAD leaders including Bikram Majithia detained by police during protest

Some leaders of opposition SAD including Bikram Singh Majithia were briefly detained here on Friday by the police as they tried to stage a protest near the Punjab Raj Bhawan demanding dismissal of the Congress government in the state over the hooch tragedy.
 

Talking to reporters at the protest site, Majithia dubbed Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's visit to Tarn Taran to meet families of the victims as a mere photo op.
 

Demanding a CBI probe into the incident which has so far claimed 121 lives, the senior Akali leader said, "Our party demands justice for the victims. We will continue our fight till they get justice.

6:26 PM

Odisha to get 6 new police stations, 905 more posts sanctioned

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday sanctioned the establishment of six new police stations and rationalisation of 905 posts in the police force, officials said.
 

There are 612 police stations in the state at present, they said.
 

More number of posts are being created to strengthen policing for better crime control and efficient delivery of citizen-centric services, they added.

6:16 PM

Death toll in Idukki landslide rises to 15, says Kerala CM Vijayan

6:05 PM

IMD predicts moderate rainfall along with thunderstorm for next 4 days in Bhubaneswar

5:51 PM

ED conducts searches at 17 locations in J&K Bank fraud case

5:35 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate submarine cable, broadband connectivity in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

5:22 PM

14 killed in landslide; Over 50 missing as monsoon rains pound Kerala

At least 14 people were killed and over 50 others feared trapped in debris after a landslide triggered by heavy rains flattened a row of dwelling units of tea estate workers at Pettimudi in this high-range district in Kerala early Friday, police and officials said.
 

The incident is said tohave occurred in the weehours when a huge mound of earth fell on the "row houses" and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

 

5:04 PM

Kerala governor lauds rescue teams at Idukki where landslide claimed 14 lives

4:53 PM

Pained by the loss of lives due to landslide in Idukki: PM Modi

4:52 PM

Ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF to kin of those who lost their lives in Idukki: PMO

4:50 PM

6 civilians injured as Pak violates ceasefire in J&K's Kupwara

Six civilians were injured as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam and Tangdhar sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday by resorting to unprovoked firing towards Indian positions, an army official said.
 

Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) along the LoC in Naugam and Tangdhar sectors in Kupwara (district of north Kashmir) by firing mortars and other weapons, the official said.

 

4:34 PM

Motivate people to consume 'saatvik' food, physical activities if we want to achieve health for all: Harsh Vardhan

4:23 PM

Ladakh Budget increased 6 folds to 5958 cr in 2020-21: Home Ministry

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Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation today morning along LoC: Indian Army