Day: November 6, 2019

British PM Johnson promises to end ‘paralysis’ over Brexit

9:14 pm November 6, 2019

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said if he wins next month’s general election, he would end the “paralysis” in Parliament over Brexit but warned that a victory for the Opposition Labour Party would mean a “horror show” and further delay in UK’s divorce from the EU. Johnson met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham […]

Traffic woes continue in Delhi amid farmers' protest

Odd-even: What if we are fined after dropping children to schools, ask parents

9:12 pm November 6, 2019

New Delhi: As schools reopened on Wednesday, day three of the odd-even scheme, parents asked whether the exemption for cars carrying students in uniform would apply when they are returning after dropping their children to school. Cars with children in school uniform are allowed to ply irrespective of their registration numbers under the road rationing […]

India-US amphibious exercise in Andhra Pradesh from Nov 13-21

9:10 pm November 6, 2019

Amaravati: The first-ever tri-services India-US amphibious exercise named Tiger TRIUMPH will be conducted from November 13 to 21 near Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Tiger TRIUMPH will include events and field training that simulate moving a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief force from ship to shore, a press release from the US Consulate said. […]

Banks unwilling to give kisan credit cards: Minister

9:05 pm November 6, 2019

Kolkata: Union Minister of State for Agriculture Purushottam Rupala on Wednesday said many banks have been found to be “unwilling” to extend the Centre’s kisan credit card (KCC) facility to farmers. Rupala said farmers should report about such incidents in banks and the government will take necessary action. “I am aware about the unwillingness of […]

Rajasthan sets up CSR authority for effective implementation

9:00 pm November 6, 2019

Jaipur: Rajasthan government has constituted Rajasthan Corporate Social Responsibility Authority for effective implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, proper utilisation of CSR funds and high level monitoring. An 18-member authority, constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, will guide about CSR provisions and activities under the Indian Companies Act by coordinating with various […]