Burkina Faso strengthens preventive measures against Ebola
Ouagadoudou, May 24 (IANS) The central African nation of Burkina Faso has strengthened preventive measures against Ebola virus disease, with health authorities stressing that no cases have been recorded in the country so far.The Ministry of Health, in a statement, said it has stepped up epidemiological surveillance, particularly at the country's…
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India, US near finalising ‘enduring’ trade pact: Marco Rubio
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India and the United States are close to finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement that will be "beneficial", "sustainable", and aligned with the national interests of both countries, US Secretary of State…
Centre begins process to set up industrial parks under Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Union government has notified the guidelines of the Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA Central Sector Scheme for selecting 50 proposals to set up industrial parks with world class infrastructure to facilitate investment for…
CBSE to revamp payment gateway system after students face technical glitches
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In response to widespread technical and payment-related issues faced by students during the CBSE post-result and re-evaluation process, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday held discussions with…
No fuel shortage in country, PSU oil firms managing supply smoothly: Former BPCL Marketing Director…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid concerns over fuel availability in some areas, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Former Marketing Director Sukhmal Kumar Jain on Sunday said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the country, adding…
BJP govt in Assam focused on development and governance, not on opposition: Union Minister
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday said the BJP-led government in Assam remains focused on development and governance and is not concerned about the opposition’s political…
TN: ‘Cockroach’ protests held in Coimbatore, Madurai over unemployment and exam…
Coimbatore, May 24 (IANS) Youth organisations staged protests in Tamil Nadu's Madurai and Coimbatore on Sunday under the banner "Cockroach", drawing attention to concerns over unemployment, alleged irregularities in competitive…
Grand Tribal Conclave in Delhi displays culture of united India, say BJP leaders
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders at the grand 'Janjati Sanskritik Samagam' (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held at the capital on Sunday, emphasised that the event celebrated the coming together of tribal…
Giriraj Singh says animal slaughter must comply with laws; slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks against…
Patna, May 24 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday reacted to reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia is implementing restrictions on the sacrifice of certain animals, including cows and camels, and also launched a sharp attack on…
President, V-P express grief after 8 of family drown in Karnataka
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed sorrow over the reported deaths of at least eight members of a family due to drowning in Karnataka's Uttar Kannada district.The…