Kashmir: Separatist leader under house arrest, Yasin Malik detained ahead of protest
Chairman of the moderate Hurriyat faction Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest while Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik was detained on Sunday evening.
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Srinagar
PUBLISHED ON MAR 13, 2017 01:11 AM IST
Chairman of the moderate Hurriyat faction Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest while Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik was detained on Sunday evening to foil a scheduled sit-in demonstration on Mond.
The Valley’s joint separatist leadership -- including Mirwaiz Umar, Malik and the hardliner Hurriyat faction chief Syed Ali Geelani -- had called for a day-long sit-in demonstration against the sufferings of Kashmiri prisoners languishing in various jails.
Geelani continues to be under house arrest
Farmers in Nangloi break police barricades, march towards Red Fort
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:28 PM IST
Some police personnel had to sit on the road in Nangloi to block the movement of farmers' tractor rally.
Barle gets Padma Shri for promotion of Chhattisgarh’s folk dance form
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:27 PM IST
A resident of Chhattisgarh’s Durg, Radhe Shyam Barle has been associated with the state’s Panthi folk dance since his childhood
'Violence by some elements unacceptable', says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
By hindustantimes.com, HT Correspondent | Edited by Mallika Soni
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:26 PM IST
Thousands of protesting farmers clashed with police in several areas of Delhi and stormed the historic Red Fort after breaking through barricades at different border points of the national capital on Tuesday.
Republic Day: Tripura’s Satyaram Reang gets Padma Shri award
By Priyanka Deb Barman
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:22 PM IST
A Hojagiri dancer, Reang, 78, has been instrumental in the promotion and preservation of the dance performed by standing on an earthen pitcher
Goa infra projects: Members of wildlife board allege incorrect minutes
By Gerard de Souza
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:14 PM IST
Some members of the board said that the projects were not “unanimously” passed and that the minutes have not reflected the objections they had raised
Uttarakhand farmer gets Padma award for innovations in agriculture
By Kalyan Das
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:09 PM IST
Prem Chand Sharma has been focusing to diversify farming in the state by growing high-quality fruits, vegetables, and grains organically
Goa CM, Leader of Opposition spar over 'unparliamentary protest' in Assembly
By Gerard de Souza
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:04 PM IST
- Opposition members in the Goa assembly had staged a silent protest during the Governor's address on Monday
Meet Biren Kumar Basak, from selling sarees to winning Padma Shri
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:59 PM IST
Some of his clients are chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Sourav Ganguly, noted classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, among others.
Athlete gets Padma award for showing the way, promoting para-sports
By Sharan Poovanna
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:55 PM IST
KY Venkatesh, the para-athlete from Bengaluru, won his first gold for the country in the shot put in 1999 in Australia
R-Day: Uttarakhand tableau features Lord Shiva's vehicle Nandi, Kedarnath dham
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:37 PM IST
The front part of the tableau depicted the state's animal Musk Deer, bird Monal and flower Brahmakamal. Monal and Brahmakamal are found in the KedarKhand as well as in the higher Himalayan regions.
Maharashtra speaker present as protesting farmers hoist tricolour in Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:32 PM IST
Farmers' leaders described it as a successful agitation and said they were able to send a message that state farmers are united against the farm laws.
Jharkhand woman gets Padma Shri for saving women branded as witches
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:31 PM IST
Chhutni Mahato, 62, has rescued over a hundred women branded as witches in Jharkhand since she survived a murder and rape attempt 25 years back after she too was called a witch
Anti-social elements infiltrated peaceful protest: Farm union condemns violence
Written by Prashasti Singh, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 05:14 PM IST
"Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals have violated the route and indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement...," a statement issued by SKM said.
Assam banker known for empowering women gets Padma Shri
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:21 PM IST
Baruah is the founder of Konoklata Mahila Urban Cooperative Bank that has provided credit to thousands of women and made a positive change to their lives in Jorhat, Sivasagar. and Golaghat districts
Indians abroad celebrate Republic Day amidst Covid-19 pandemic
PTI, Beijing, Singapore
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:14 PM IST
- In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the national flag at the Indian embassy. The Indian High Commission in Islamabad in a tweet said it celebrated the Republic Day with great enthusiasm. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka too celebrated Republic Day with members of the Indian community.