24 | July | 2017 | The Indian Awaaz

IRCTC plans to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations

Our Correspondent Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) plans to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations in 2017-2018 as part of its efforts to ensure clean drinking water at low cost in rail premises across the country. In a series of tweets, railway ministry said, a glass of 300 ml water dispensed … Continue reading IRCTC plans to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations →

Gujarat: Shankersinh Vaghela resigns as Leader of Opposition

AMN Veteran leader Shankersinh Vaghela, who quit the Congress two days ago, has resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Gujarat Assembly. He sent his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi yesterday. In his letter shared with the media, Mr Vaghela alleged that he was forced to take the decision as some Congress leaders … Continue reading Gujarat: Shankersinh Vaghela resigns as Leader of Opposition →

6 OPEC & non-OPEC ministers to meet in St Petersburg

AMN Oil prices were little changed today following a steep fall in the previous session amid growing expectations that the joint OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting later in the day would address rising production from Nigeria and Libya, two OPEC members exempted from the cuts. Six OPEC and non-OPEC ministers will meet today in St … Continue reading 6 OPEC & non-OPEC ministers to meet in St Petersburg →

Odisha: Flood alert in 6 districts

AMN The Odisha government on Sunday sounded a flood alert in six districts after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast very heavy rainfall in the upcoming next two days. The fishermen have also been advised to be cautious while venturing into the sea along and off Odisha coast as sea condition is likely to be … Continue reading Odisha: Flood alert in 6 districts →

Amit Shah has lunch with dalit family in Rajasthan

AMN BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday had lunch with a Dalit family in Jaipur on the last day of his three-day visit to Rajasthan. After rounds of meeting in the party office, Amit Shah left for Sushilpura where he had lunch at the house of BJP Yuva Morcha member Ramesh Pacharia amid tight security … Continue reading Amit Shah has lunch with dalit family in Rajasthan →

China & Russia start their large scale naval drills in Baltic Sea

China and Russia have started their large-scale naval drills – “Joint Sea 2017” – in the Baltic Sea. According to reports, the naval forces of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army arrived in Russia on Friday. Navies of both the countries are set to hold a series of drills as part of the “Joint Sea 2017” … Continue reading China & Russia start their large scale naval drills in Baltic Sea →

Iraq Foreign Minister arrives in India on 5-day visit

AMN\ NEW DELHI/ Iraq Foreign Minister Dr Ibrahim al-Jaafari has arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India Monday. Jaafari is scheduled to meet his counterpart Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan and Vice President Hamid Ansari. Minister of External Affairs is expected to discuss the issue of … Continue reading Iraq Foreign Minister arrives in India on 5-day visit →

US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill for Russia, Iran & N Korea

WEB DESK US Republicans and Democrats have agreed on a bill that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. Under the legislation, President Trump must submit to Congress a report on proposed actions that would significantly alter US foreign policy in connection with Russia. It also aims to prevent him from relaxing sanctions … Continue reading US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill for Russia, Iran & N Korea →

Heavy rain in likely Gujarat, WB during next 48 hours

AMN Met Department forecast heavy rain in Gujarat and West Bengal during the next 48 hours. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday reviewed the flood situation in some parts of Saurashtra region. After making aerial survey of worst affected Chotila block in Surenranagar district, Mr. Rupani also instructed the district administration to speed … Continue reading Heavy rain in likely Gujarat, WB during next 48 hours →

India, Bangladesh sign pact to connect two nation by waterways

India and Bangladesh have signed a pact to connect both the countries by waterways. The waterways will facilitate movement of passengers and goods between India’s northeast and West Bengal with Bangladesh. Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya said in Agartala that infrastructure for the services would be set up … Continue reading India, Bangladesh sign pact to connect two nation by waterways →

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