Conrad Sangma sworn-in as Meghalaya Chief Minister

AMN /SHILLONG Conrad Sangma has been sworn-in as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The National People’s Party (NPP) President, who is the son of former Lok Sabha Speaker late PA Sangma, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganga Prasad at a function in Shillong  today. Along with Mr Sangma, 11 … Continue reading Conrad Sangma sworn-in as Meghalaya Chief Minister

Biplab Deb to be new Chief Minister of Tripura

AMN / AGARTALA Biplab Kumar Deb will be the new Chief Minister of Tripura. The BJP State President was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislature party after a meeting of the newly elected members of BJP and its ally – Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura in Agartala on Tuesday. The meeting also decided … Continue reading Biplab Deb to be new Chief Minister of Tripura

Canada vows to counter US steel tariffs

WEB DESK Canada will respond in kind to any tariffs imposed on its steel or aluminum exports to the United States. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said at the close of a seventh round of continental trade talks in Mexico. He said Canada will take appropriate, responsive measures to defend the trade interests and the workers. … Continue reading Canada vows to counter US steel tariffs

Centre sets up committee to study issues in Fintech space

NEW DELHI The government has set up a steering committee to consider various issues relating to the development of Fintech space in India with a view to make Fintech related regulations more flexible and generate enhanced entrepreneurship. The move is a follow up to the announcement made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget … Continue reading Centre sets up committee to study issues in Fintech space

Govt invites suggestions on rationalizing curriculum for class 1 to 12th

AMN / NEW DELHI UNION Ministry of Human Resource Development has invited suggestions on rationalizing curriculum for class 1 to 12th to ensure all round development of students. The objective of seeking suggestions is to make the content more balanced in various subjects offered as prescribed by the NCERT and CBSE. The suggestions can be … Continue reading Govt invites suggestions on rationalizing curriculum for class 1 to 12th

Sri Lankan govt condemns incidents of communal violence in some areas

AMN / COLOMBO Sri Lankan government has strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence that had sparked off in Ampara and Digana, creating communal disharmony. In a statement, the government also condemned the hate and mischievous misinformation campaigns targeting the Muslim community in particular. The statement came as curfew had to be imposed on Monday … Continue reading Sri Lankan govt condemns incidents of communal violence in some areas

श्री श्री रविशंकर कौन हैं राम मंदिर बनवाने वाले : वेदांती

पूर्व सांसद, रामकथा वाचक और राम मंदिर आंदोलन से जुड़े डॉ. राम विलास वेदांती एक बार फिर श्री श्री रविशंकर पर मुखर हो गए हैं। डॉ. वेदांती ने कहा कि श्री श्री रविशंकर न तो शिव में हैं, न विष्णु में। आखिर वह होते कौन हैं अयोध्या में राम मंदिर निर्माण की ठेकेदारी लेने वाले। … Continue reading श्री श्री रविशंकर कौन हैं राम मंदिर बनवाने वाले : वेदांती

BJP attacks Congress over NPAs of banks

AMN / NEW DELHI The BJP has attacked the Congress over Non-Performing Assets of bank and said that all NPAs are related to the UPA regime. Talking to newspersons in New Delhi on Monday, party leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said not a single loan given in the NDA rule has turned into … Continue reading BJP attacks Congress over NPAs of banks

Sri Lanka: Curfew imposed in Kandy following violence against Muslims

WEB DESK In Sri Lanka, Curfew has been imposed within the Kandy District till Tuesday following violence and tense situation in Digana town. Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said, police fired tear gas to disperse an unruly crowd which torched several houses and shops belonging to a minority community. He said, the clashes had erupted … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Curfew imposed in Kandy following violence against Muslims

CBI grills PNB Official in Nirav Modi fraud case

New Delhi The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned Punjab National Bank General Manager (treasury) SK Chand in the alleged Rs 13,636-crore fraud committed by jewellers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. The investigating agency move follows arrest of four people by it on Sunday. The four arrested included two employees and an auditor … Continue reading CBI grills PNB Official in Nirav Modi fraud case