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Sri Lanka exempts Indian tourists from visa fees

AMN / Colombo Sri Lanka has included India among 48 countries whose citizens have been exempted from visa fees for tourism purposes with effect from tomorrow. Speaking to media, tourism minister John Amaratunga said visa fees, which ranged from 20 to 40 US dollars, will not be charged for grant of one month visa for … Continue reading Sri Lanka exempts Indian tourists from visa fees →

DMK accuses BJP of targeting Muslim youth via NIA

“NIA is treating all people from the Muslim community especially youth as terrorist” AGENCIES / Chennai The Dravida Munntera Kazhagam DMK has accused BJP-led central Govt of using the NIA for its political advantage. The party also slammed the party for ‘targeting’ innocent Muslims in Tamil Nadu by raiding their houses. In a statement, … Continue reading DMK accuses BJP of targeting Muslim youth via NIA →

CBI registers FIR against Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape-accident case

AMN / NEW DELHI / LUCKNOW The CBI has registered a case against suspended BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and 10 others under murder charges in the accident case of Unnao rape survivor. According to the FIR, the agency has also registered a case against 15 to 20 unknown persons under criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt … Continue reading CBI registers FIR against Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape-accident case →

Govt approves J&K Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill

B Mishra / New Delhi Union Cabinet today approved the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment)Bill, 2019. Briefing media persons in New Delhi this afternoon after the cabinetmeeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, the billwill pave the way of extending the benefit of reservation of up to 10 per centfor Economically Weaker Sections … Continue reading Govt approves J&K Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill →

BJP’s J&K core group meets in Delhi

WEB DESK BJP working president JP Nadda today held a meeting with party’s Jammu and Kashmir core group in New Delhi. The meeting, which took place at party headquarters, was attended by senior BJP leaders including Ram Madhav, Avinash Rai Khanna and Union Minister Dr. Jitendera Singh.

Passage of triple talaq bill a victory of gender justice: PM Modi

AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed the passage of triple talaq Bill as a victory of gender justice which will further bring equality in society. He also thanked all parties and MPs who supported the passage of the bill in both the Houses. Modi also said that this was an occasion … Continue reading Passage of triple talaq bill a victory of gender justice: PM Modi →

Rajiv Kumar to be new Finance Secretary

AMN / NEW DELHI Senior IAS officer Rajiv Kumar will be the new Finance Secretary. An official order said, the approval was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mr Kumar, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Jharkhand cadre, is presently serving as Secretary in the Department of Financial Services.

No more Tipu Sultan Jayanti in Karnataka, orders CM Yeddiyurappa

AGENCIES / BENGALURU Soon after coming to power, the BS Yediyurappa government in Karnataka issued an order cancelling the “Tipu Jayanti” celebrations, initiated by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government as an annual affair on November 10, 2015. The BJP opposes any celebration related to Tipu Sultan on the grounds that he was a “tyrant”. “Our government … Continue reading No more Tipu Sultan Jayanti in Karnataka, orders CM Yeddiyurappa →

Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill

AMN / NEW DELHI Lok Sabha today passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 that aims at protecting the interests of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ dispute. It has a provision for Central government to set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority to promote, protect and enforce the … Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill →

UP: Deputy CM, NCW team meet family members of Unnao rape victim

AGENCIES Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated that they are with the family of rape victim of Unnao Case who is struggling for life in a hospital in Lucknow. Deputy Chief Minister of state Dr Dinesh Sharma today visited the King George Medical College and met the victim and her family members who were sitting on … Continue reading UP: Deputy CM, NCW team meet family members of Unnao rape victim →