Day: January 12, 2021

Bird Flu: North Delhi Mayor inspects Naini Lake in Model Town

11:58 pm January 12, 2021

New Delhi: Amid the bird flu situation in the national capital, North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash on Tuesday inspected the Naini Lake in Model Town area to take stock of the situation. Prakash said that samples of birds have also been taken from the Naini Lake, and the report is awaited. He said all ducks there seemed to be in good condition, […]

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Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Meghalaya bans import of poultry from Assam

11:49 pm January 12, 2021

Shillong: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday temporarily imposed a ban on the import of poultry from neighbouring Assam, as part of its measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious bird flu, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said. Sangma, which reviewing the preparedness and action plan to deal with the crisis, has directed officials […]

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IndiGo’s Patna airport manager shot dead

11:46 pm January 12, 2021

New Delhi: IndiGo’s airport manager in Patna was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his home on Tuesday evening, said aviation industry sources. The airline confirmed the incident and said it is “extremely saddened by the demise of our Patna airport manager”. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. We are […]

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Army holds back land monetisation policy following drop in land prices due to COVID-19: Gen Naravane

Army holds back land monetisation policy following drop in land prices due to COVID-19: Gen Naravane

11:41 pm January 12, 2021

New Delhi: The Army has held back implementation of land monetisation policy as land prices have come down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference ahead of Army Day on January 15, he said the process to implement the monetisation of land for equal value infrastructure will be taken forward once […]

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Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Trump takes no responsibility for riot as he heads to Texas

11:38 pm January 12, 2021

Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the US Capitol last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to march on the Capitol and praise for them while they were still carrying out the assault. “People thought that what I said was totally appropriate,” Trump said. Trump made the […]

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