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Scientists find traces of Fiji virus in paddy belt of Haryana

Karnal, Aug. 1 -- Scientists from the Rice Research Station (RRS) in Kaul, Kaithal, a regional research centre under Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, have found traces of Southe... Read More


MP Kang takesup rly infra requirements with Vaishnaw

Chandigarh, Aug. 1 -- Aam Aadmi Party's Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Friday met Union minister for railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and submitted three separate representations highlighting long... Read More


No Indian visitor applied for asylum during FIFA World Cup: Canada

Toronto, Aug. 1 -- Just a quarter of visa applications from Indian nationals for the recent FIFA World Cup, were approved by Canada's immigration department. However, as yet, not a single Indian to ha... Read More


Pre-GST tax disputes: Punjab extends OTS scheme till Sept 30

Chandigarh, Aug. 1 -- The Punjab government has extended its One-Time Settlement (OTS)-2025 scheme for pre-GST tax disputes by two months, till September 30, after nearly 9,800 taxpayers opted for the... Read More


in RS: Sandhu seeks updateon National Quantum Mission progress

Chandigarh, Aug. 1 -- Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu during the monsoon session on Friday questioned the Union government on the progress made under the National Quantum Mission since its launch i... Read More


Abdullah, wife seek apex court nod for divorce decree

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and his wife have decided to formally part ways by filing a joint request before the Supreme Court to draw out a divorce decree putt... Read More


After 6-year hiatus, trade from Shipki La to resume today

Shimla, Aug. 1 -- Trade centre is ready at Chuppan as finally after a gap of six years Indo-Tibetan trade via Shipki La - a strategic pass near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), will re-commence from ... Read More


Amarnath Yatra suspended from Baltal route due to bad weather

Jammu, Aug. 1 -- The annual Amarnath yatra was suspended from the Baltal route on Friday due to inclement weather and to facilitate repair work on the track, officials said. The yatra has already been... Read More


Ex-army chief General Sharma dies at 96

NEW DELHI, Aug. 1 -- Former army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away on Friday at the age of 96. He served as the army chief during 1988-90. Sharma was the younger brother of Major Som Nath S... Read More


Taslima Nasreen back in Kolkata after 18 yrs

KOLKATA, Aug. 1 -- Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen landed in Kolkata on Friday, more than 18 years after she was forced to leave the city after violent protests over her writings, to attend a liter... Read More