Hundreds of flights cancelled worldwide after strategic air corridors close
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The global aviation industry is under heavy strain after rising military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered widespread airspace closures across West Asia, disrupting flight operations around the world.As of Sunday, airlines across regions have been forced to cancel or reroute flights after…
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Gujarat: Palash bloom in Narmada forests spurs tourist interest, supports women’s livelihoods
Narmada, March 1 (IANS) The onset of summer has brought a burst of saffron to the forests of Narmada district in Gujarat, where palash trees are in full bloom, attracting visitors and supporting local livelihoods.
As the seasonal…
PM Modi’s Varanasi constituency sets record by planting 2.5 lakh saplings in one hour
Varanasi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Sunday set a record, overshadowing a Chinese feat, by planting more than 2.5 lakh saplings in less than one hour at an upcoming urban forest,…
K’taka govt sets up 24×7 emergency response amid Middle East airspace closure
Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government has activated its emergency response system after several Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace due to the prevailing situation in the region, leaving many international…
PM Modi remembers man who died by self-immolation amid Deepam row in TN’s Madurai; slams DMK
Madurai, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, turned emotional while addressing a gathering in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, recalling Thiruparankundram devotee Thiru Poornachandran and sharply criticising the ruling DMK…
Assistive devices worth Rs 3.88 crore distributed to 2,636 beneficiaries in Gujarat
Bhavnagar/Botad, March 1 (IANS) A seven-phase distribution drive across Bhavnagar and Botad districts concluded on Sunday with the allocation of 4,858 assistive devices worth Rs 3.88 crore to 2,636 persons with disabilities, officials…
Hectic lobbying by senior Congress leaders in Telangana for RS seats
Hyderabad, March 1 (IANS) Hectic lobbying is on in the ruling Congress party in Telangana for two Rajya Sabha seats with several senior leaders aspiring for the tickets.While Congress is likely to re-nominate senior leader Abhishek Manu…
Kashmir schools, colleges & universities closed for 2 days, L-G appeals to communities to stay…
Srinagar, March 1 (IANS) All schools, colleges and universities in the Kashmir Valley will remain closed for two days from Monday amid protests over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, it was announced even as…
PM Modi to chair urgent CCS meeting tonight amid escalating Middle East tensions
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) upon his return to the national capital on Sunday night, government sources said.The meeting of the Cabinet…
Five workers electrocuted to death in Bengal’s Dinhata
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Five factory workers were electrocuted to death after coming into contact with an 11,000-volt overhead electric line in Dinhata in Cooch Behar district of north Bengal on Sunday, officials said.The incident occurred…