Day: January 24, 2021

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

More batches of farmers from Punjab head for Delhi to take part in tractor parade

7:21 pm January 24, 2021

Chandigarh: More batches of farmers from Punjab on Sunday set out for Delhi to participate in the proposed tractor parade on January 26. Farmer unions protesting the Centre’s three farm laws had said they would go ahead with their tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day. They had announced to take out the tractor parade on the Outer Ring Road in […]

Farmers’ R-Day tractor parade: Tableaux to depict protest against agri laws

7:16 pm January 24, 2021

New Delhi: The Republic Day tractor parade by agitating farmers will feature a number of tableaux from across states depicting village life, the protest against the Centre’s contentious farm laws, and hailing their courage, according to organisers. A farmer leader told PTI that directions were issued to all organisations participating in the protest to prepare tableaux for […]

Mah:Reopening of schools a relief in rural areas,feel teachers

7:12 pm January 24, 2021

Latur: The Maharashtra government’s decision to allow reopening of schools for classes 5 to 8 from January 27 onward has been largely welcomed by parents and schools, saying it will prove to be a huge relief for students in rural areas though some parents have expressed reservations. Majority of teachers and parents in Latur district […]

Portugal chooses a president amid a severe pandemic surge

7:06 pm January 24, 2021

Lisbon: Portugal held a presidential election Sunday, with the moderate incumbent candidate strongly favored to earn a second five-year term as a devastating COVID-19 surge grips the European Union nation. The head of state in Portugal has no legislative powers, which lie with parliament and the government, but is an influential voice in the running of the country. Marcelo Rebelo […]

Beijing issues yellow alert for heavy air pollution

6:50 pm January 24, 2021

Beijing: China’s capital Beijing has issued a yellow alert for heavy air pollution which took effect from Sunday, prompting officials to take a series of steps to contain the smog. A series of measures will be taken from Sunday, including the suspension of a number of outdoor construction operations, and halting or restricting production by manufacturing companies, […]