Kolkatta, 21/6 (AO Bureau):The controversy over Alapan Bandopadhyay, former Chief Secretary of West Bengal, does not seem to end. Now the Center has issued a memorandum regarding Mamta’s advisor Alapan. Action can be taken against Bandopadhyay, a retired IAS officer of 1987 cadre, under Major Penalty Proceeding. This action can be taken under Rule 8…
Delhi, 16/9: The ED on Friday launched fresh raids at about 40 locations across the country as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the now scrapped Delhi Excise Policy, official sources said. The searches are being conducted at premises linked to liquor businessmen, distributors and supply chain networks in…
Srinagar, 19/12: At least five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here. Two security forces personnel sustained injuries in the operation that was launched in the early hours of Thursday, they said.
Bangalore, 27/8: Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the party organisation is weak in Karnataka and needs to be strengthened urgently to to face the next Assembly elections. Yediyurappa met the PM here on Friday and discussed current political situation in Karnataka. “Yediyurappa informed the…
New Delhi: In response to the escalating air pollution crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the central government has announced a significant increase in penalties for stubble burning.This move aims to curb the harmful practice that contributes substantially to the region’s deteriorating air quality.Under the new regulations, farmers will face doubled fines…
A fishing trawler caught fire near Dhamra fishing harbour in Bhadrak district while undergoing repairs, leaving the vessel completely gutted and causing heavy financial loss to its owner.The trawler, owned by Sapan Sethy of the Dhamra area, was being repaired when flames suddenly erupted. The cabin and upper section burned down entirely, destroying equipment and…
New Delhi,16/7: Kannada actor Rishab Shetty was on Friday named the best actor for his performance in Kantara, which also bagged the best wholesome entertainer film, in National Film Awards for 2022 announced in Delhi. Sooraj R Barjatya has been declared best director for Uunchai while Malayalam movie Aattam: The Play bagged National Film Award…
Bhubaneswar, June 18: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD), was on Tuesday felicitated by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University here on being conferred with the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for his contribution in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction recently. SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda felicitated Dr….
Kaniha : NTPC Talcher Kaniha commenced the ‘National Energy Conservation Week’ on December 8. Shri K Srinivasa Rao, Executive Director, Talcher Kaniha kickstarted the week by administering the energy conservation pledge. While emphasizing the importance of conservation of energy, he stressed on the need for judicious use of energy and spoke of NTPC Kaniha’s exemplary initiatives…
Washington DC, 28/11: The United States is open to collaborating with India in building its own space station, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson said here on Tuesday. On a visit to India, Nelson said the US and India were working on plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space…
