Fire breaks out on Darbhanga-New Delhi Sampark Kranti, rescue ops underway
Fire-fighting operations are underway. There have been no reports of any casualties so far.
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 04, 2019 11:12 PM IST
A fire broke out in the coaches of Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express on Wednesday night. Flames could be seen raging in the compartment.
Fire-fighting operations are underway. There have been no reports of any casualties so far.
More details awaited.
‘Hasn't Kashmir become paradise after 2019?' Omar Abdullah taunts BJP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 06:19 PM IST
- Omar Abdullah chided BJP's Suvendu Adhikari who was quoted a saying the "Bengal will become like Kashmir" if the Trinamool Congress returns to power in the assembly election.
Farm laws made for farmers or for Modi’s ‘kharabpati’ friends?: Priyanka Gandhi
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 06:16 PM IST
“Today 100 days are over, lakhs of farmers have been stationed at several border points in Delhi… If these farm laws were made for you, then why are you still stationed here?” she asked during the gathering.
Coast Guard seizes 3 Sri Lankan boats laden with drugs off Kerala coast
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:57 PM IST
- Two hundred kg of cocaine and 60 kg of hashish were seized from the boats registered in Sri Lanka
Naidu values researchers for finding tech solutions for dealing with pandemic
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:49 PM IST
Addressing the first Graduation Day ceremony of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation Medical College (Faridabad) held in New Delhi, Naidu praised doctors, scientists and policymakers for fight against the virus.
Seer on fast for closure of all hydel power projects on Ganga writes to PM Modi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:40 PM IST
- Brahamchari Atmabodhanand of Haridwar's Matri Sadan ashram wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his fast as ‘tapasya’, a fight against corruption and for preserving the environment.
Delhi Fire Services plan tech overhaul, reduce response time, improve efficiency
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:21 PM IST
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) have been asked to study the working of the fire department and accordingly give suggestions to modernise its functioning, officials said on Sunday.
'Sex ratio better here': President Kovind praises gender equality among tribals
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 05:10 PM IST
- The President was on a two-day visit to Madhya Pradesh. Sunday's 'Janjatiya Sammelan' where he delivered his speech was organised by the MP Tribal Welfare Department.
News updates from HT: Centre blames polls, public transport for Maha Covid spike
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 04:50 PM IST
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Beat up govt officials with sticks, says Giriraj in Bihar; CM Nitish reacts
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 03:53 PM IST
While addressing a function in his constituency of Begusarai in Bihar on Saturday, Union fisheries minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh told people that they should beat up government officials who don’t listen to them.
Maharashtra Covid spike: Crowded public transport, polls to blame, says Centre
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 04:15 PM IST
The resumption of Mumbai local services for the general public has also been taken into account as the report mentioned crowded public transport as a reason for the spike.
Sharad Pawar slams PM, says 'he has time for Kolkata, but not for farmers'
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Nilavro Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 04:46 PM IST
"Centre's responsibility is to establish brotherhood, but BJP spreading communal poison in country. Farmers have been protesting for 100 days, PM has time to go to Kolkata, rally against West Bengal govt, but no time to visit farmers in Delhi," Pawar said in Ranchi.
Odisha cabinet resolves 16 major decisions under Naveen Patnaik's chairmanship
ANI, Bhubaneswar
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:51 PM IST
According to a press release, the decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
‘Topic of emergency should be buried once and for all’, says Shiv Sena
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:51 PM IST
- The Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana asked what was the need to revisit the same topic again and again when it has become obsolete.
India reaches 20 million mark, 1.5 million inoculated in a single-day
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:35 PM IST
- India is behind only the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of the total number of people receiving vaccination, data from the health ministry shows.
Amit Shah confident of NDA victory in upcoming TN assembly polls
ANI, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
PUBLISHED ON MAR 07, 2021 02:27 PM IST
"I am confident that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-BJP- Paattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) government will be formed in Tamil Nadu," Amit Shah said.