REGIONAL AWAAZ
NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over reports about auction of girls on stamp paper
AMN National Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognisance and issued a notice to Rajasthan government about the reports that girls are being auctioned on stamp paper in half a dozen districts of Rajasthan. Referring to a media report in this regards, Rajasthan state commission for Child Rights has also issued notices to the … Continue reading NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over reports about auction of girls on stamp paper
Security forces killed one terrorist in an encounter in J&K’s Kulgam district
WEB DESK Security forces have killed one terrorist in an encounter that took place at Asthan Marg in the general area of Kausarnag in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district this evening. Search operation in the area was going on till the reports last came in. Meanwhile, a low-intensity blast took place at Aloosa in the Bandipora … Continue reading Security forces killed one terrorist in an encounter in J&K’s Kulgam district
Scrutiny of nomination papers underway for Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Elections
AMN The process for scrutiny of nomination papers in all 68 assembly seats of Himachal Pradesh is underway. A total of 561 candidates of various political parties including independent candidates have filed their nominations. In all, 775 nomination papers have been filed for 68 constituencies. October 29 is the last date for withdrawal of nomination. … Continue reading Scrutiny of nomination papers underway for Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Elections
Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri close for winters
AMN In Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri were closed for the winter season amidst Vedic chanting, rituals and devotional tunes of the army band. A large number of devotees witnessed the closure of the doors on the occasion. Kedarnath temple opened at 3 am today. The Samadhi Puja process of closing the doors … Continue reading Portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri close for winters
Gujarat achieves 100 percent household tap connections under Jal Jeevan Mission
AMN Gujarat has been declared as a 100 percent ‘Har Ghar Jal’ state. It means all households in rural areas have access to safe drinking water through taps in the state. As per the government data, all 91,73,378 houses in the state now have water connections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Gujarat as the … Continue reading Gujarat achieves 100 percent household tap connections under Jal Jeevan Mission
J&K: MoS for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan inaugurates Phase IV Flood Protection Bund at Ariguntoo in Kulgam
AMN Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Dr. L. Murugan today visited Kulgam district in south Kashmir as part of the Union Government’s ongoing Public Outreach Programme for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. After arriving at Srinagar International Airport, the Union Minister proceeded to Kulgam … Continue reading J&K: MoS for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan inaugurates Phase IV Flood Protection Bund at Ariguntoo in Kulgam
J&K: Security forces foil major infiltration bid in Kupwara; one terrorist killed
AMN Indian Army along with Jammu & Kashmir Police foiled a major infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line of Control in Tangdhar Sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district thereby averting a major tragedy in the Kashmir Valley. Defence Spokesperson Srinagar Col Emron Musavi said that based on specific information from J&K Police, corroborated by … Continue reading J&K: Security forces foil major infiltration bid in Kupwara; one terrorist killed
Former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh moves Bombay High Court for bail in Rs 100 cr extortion case
AMN Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh moved today in Bombay High Court for bail in connection with 100 Crore extortion case filed by Central Bureau of Investigation. A special CBI court rejected his bail plea on 21st October. The hearing on his bail plea will take place on 11th November. Anil Deshmukh has been … Continue reading Former Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh moves Bombay High Court for bail in Rs 100 cr extortion case
Kerala: Alappuzha district decides to cull over 20,000 birds following detection bird flu
AMN The district authorities in Alappuzha in Kerela have decided to cull over 20,000 birds following the detection bird flu in a couple of municipal wards in Haripad Municipality. Samples of some dead ducks in the region, sent for testing at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, confirmed the presence of H5 … Continue reading Kerala: Alappuzha district decides to cull over 20,000 birds following detection bird flu
BJP hits out at Kejriwal’s statement over printing images of gods, goddesses on currency notes
AMN The BJP today hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of his demand of printing images of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on currency notes along with Mahatma Gandhi. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that Mr Kejriwal’s U-turn politics and hypocrisy are on the … Continue reading BJP hits out at Kejriwal’s statement over printing images of gods, goddesses on currency notes