Around 27 people killed as Rainstorm hits Nepal

Around 27 people have been killed and 400 others injured by the massive rainstorm that has hit several places in Southern Nepal. The storm has given devastating effects like flipping vehicles and toppling trees and electricity poles. The rainstorm swept ..

Vipin Anand Monday newly appointed Managing Director of LIC

Vipin Anand Monday has recently taken charge as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Prior to this, he was in charge of LIC’s western zone, comprising of 23 divisions, covering the states of ..

Afghanistan hit by devastating floods

Western Afghanistan has been hit by flash floods caused by heavy rains which started to spread two days ago. The floods have killed at least 35 people, completely destroyed homes and also swept through the makeshift shelters which were built ..

Delhi-Noida Traffic to use only 4 lanes

From 20th March, commuters travelling from Delhi to Noida will use only four of the five lanes at the DND toll booth due to police checking at borders ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. While the DND has eight ..

27th New Delhi World Book Fair 2019

The 27th New Delhi World Book Fair has started at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on January 5 with theme “Readers with Special Needs”. The All India Radio (AIR) is the radio partner for book fair. Over 20 countries including ..

Chandigarh venue of 2018 Military Literature Festival (MLF)

On December 7, the 2nd edition of Military Literature Festival (MLF) 2018 was held in Chandigarh with an aim to offer an opportunity for the younger generation to get acquainted with India’s glorious military heritage. It also brought a host ..

Delhi government signs “Friendship and Cooperation Agreement” with Seoul to share expertise on 12 fields

The Delhi government has signed a “Friendship and Cooperation Agreement” with the Seoul Metropolitan Government under which the two cities would exchange expertise for betterment in 12 fields including environment, transport, tourism, solid waste management and public health. As per ..

Milan Shankar Tare selected for 2018 National Maritime Search and Rescue Award

Milan Shankar Tare, a fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district, has been selected for the 2018 National Maritime Search and Rescue Award. The award recognises Tare’s act of bravery at sea and selfless duty in sync with the highest traditions of ..

Central Government launches Mohanpura Irrigation Project Rajgarh

On June 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mohanpura Irrigation Project in Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh. The Rs 3,866-crore project includes a dam and a canal system. This project will facilitate irrigation of agricultural land in Rajgarh district. ..

New delhi hosts Smart Cities India 2018 Expo

The 3-day Smart Cities India 2018 Expo has started in New Delhi on May 23, 2018. The mega event, consisting five expos is being held with a vision to help develop attractive and safe cities that evoke pride, passion and ..