J&K achievers interact with PM Modi triggering hope in millions of Indians

J&K achievers interact with PM Modi triggering hope in millions of Indians

Jammu, Feb 20 One of the most insightful interaction between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people from different parts of J&K took place on Tuesday at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. The first to interact with the PM Modi was Veenaji from Kishtwar district of Jammu division. She started her interaction with PM…

An exhibition bridging historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art

An exhibition bridging historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art

Bengaluru, Feb 20 Gallery G in Bengaluru is set to hold ‘The Masters & The Modern: An Amalgamation of the Old & New World Classics’ (February 26 to March 31), an exhibition that bridges the historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art. The exhibition is a tribute to the major figures of Indian art…

Mumbai region’s 2nd Ro-Ro service starts, links Bhayander-Vasai towns

Mumbai region’s 2nd Ro-Ro service starts, links Bhayander-Vasai towns

Thane (Maharashtra), Feb 20 The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) on Tuesday launched a new RoRo (Rollon-Rolloff) boat service connecting the busy towns of Bhayander (Thane) with Vasai (Palghar), officials said. The maiden service was inaugurated by Shiv Sena-UBT MP from Thane, Rajan Vichare amidst claps and cheers as the first of the passengers and vehicles…

Kashmir: KPDCL geared up amidst heavy snowfall

Kashmir: KPDCL geared up amidst heavy snowfall

Srinagar, Feb 20 Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) workers are fully geared up in post-snow restoration works, even as heavy snow has caused disruptions especially in north Kashmir districts and some parts of south Kashmir, Managing Director (MD) KPDCL Mussarat Islam said on Tuesday. The MD said five 33 kV feeders out of 120…

Digital flight control computer for Tejas Mk1A flown successfully

Digital flight control computer for Tejas Mk1A flown successfully

New Delhi, Feb 20 In a significant development towards the Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated in prototype LSP7 and successfully flown by the Indian Air Force. The IAF informed the aircraft with DFCC was successfully flown on Monday. The DFCC has been indigenously developed by the…

“Biggest roadblock to development…”: PM Modi defends call to roll back Art 37

“Biggest roadblock to development…”: PM Modi defends call to roll back Art 37

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 20 (ANI): On a visit to Jammu during which he inaugurated an AIIMS and launched a bouquet of other development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on the Centre’s decision to strip the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir of the special privileges under Article 370 of the…

Jashn-e-Adab to be held in Delhi from Feb 23-25

Jashn-e-Adab to be held in Delhi from Feb 23-25

New Delhi, Feb 20 The 13th Sahityotsav Jashn-e-Adab Art, Culture and Literature Festival is scheduled to be held at the IGNCA in the national capital from February 23 to 25. The festival will include vocal recital by Pt. Sajan Mishra and Pt. Swaransh Mishra, kathak by Ranjana Gauhar, rabab recital by Ustad Gulfam Ahmad Khan,…

Odisha govt announce cash awards for hockey players

Odisha govt announce cash awards for hockey players

Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 Odisha government on Tuesday announced to honour hockey players with hefty cash awards for their outstanding performances in different tournaments during the recent period. Official sources said that the awards recognise their stellar performances while representing India at the international level, highlighting Odisha’s rich legacy in the sport. “Amit Rohidas and Deep…

Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar takes over as Northern Army Commander

Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar takes over as Northern Army Commander

Jammu, Feb 20 Lt General M.V. Suchindra Kumar on Tuesday assumed charge as the Indian Army’s Northern Command chief, an Army statement said. An alumnus of NDA, Khadakwasla, he was commissioned into the Assam Regiment in June 1985. Suchindra Kumar commanded 59 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion (Assam), an Infantry Brigade and an Infantry Division on the…