17-Sep-2021 Jammu

Lt Governor and Union AYUSH Minister inaugurate 1st batch of BUMS at Govt Unani Medical College Ganderbal built at Rs 32.50 Cr Jammu

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with Union Minister of AYUSH, and Ports, Shipping, Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated the first batch of BUMS at Government Unani Medical College Ganderbal.Congratulating the students and faculty members of the...

17-Sep-2021 Ganderbal

Union Minister of AYUSH, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates BUMS course in Ganderbal

Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today visited District Ganderbal where he inaugurated the 1st batch of BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery) course of the Government Unani Medical College &...

17-Sep-2021 Bandipora

Union Minister Arjun Munda visits vaccination centre at Bandipora

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda who is on two days visit to Bandipora district paid a visit to District Hospital Bandipora today to assess the healthcare facilities being provided at the hospital. He visited the vaccination centre at District...

17-Sep-2021 Doda

Union MoS for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Labour & Employment Rameswar Teli visits Bhaderwah

As a part of the Union Government's public outreach programme for Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Labour & Employment Sh Rameswar Teli visited Bhaderwah on the second day of his two day tour.During the visit,...

14-Sep-2021 London

Scientists who declined lab-leak theory linked to Wuhan lab: Report

Scientists who declined the theory that Covid-19 leaked from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) had connections to the infamous lab, according to media reports.All but one of the scientists who signed a letter published in The Lancet on March 7 last year...

14-Sep-2021 New York

Severe Covid can increase self-attacking antibodies: Study

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients are substantially more likely to harbour autoantibodies -- antibodies directed at their own tissues or at substances their immune cells secrete into the blood -- than people without Covid-19, according to a new study emphasising the...

13-Sep-2021 Jhabua (MP)

100% Covid vax, a tribal village in MP shows the way

A remote village in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh has become the first one in the state to vaccinate all its adult population against the coronavirus disease.Narasimhunda village, which falls in Rama Block, is the first in the state to have inoculated...

13-Sep-2021 New York

Face masks do not increase body temperature during exercises

Worried about how to work out with masks on? A new study shows that exercising with a face mask on does not significantly increase body temperature or heart rate during exercises, finds a study.Researchers from the University of Connecticut tested four kinds...

17-Sep-2021 Dubai

Will take every game as a final for us and give 100 per cent : Rashid Khan

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) leg-spinner Rashid Khan has said that his team will play every match of the second half of IPL 2021 as a final in an attempt to reach the playoffs. SRH had a forgettable run in the first half of IPL 2021 in India. The 2016 champions managed...

17-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Work-load still not resolved : Will Virat Kohli step down as RCB captain too?

Soon after Virat Kohli made a sensational announcement of quitting Team India T20 captaincy, another chorus started doing the round that the 32-year-old should step down from the Royal Challengers Bangalore leadership role, too, as the "work-load" in the...

17-Sep-2021 Abu Dhabi

Hopefully we can repeat what we did here last year : Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard is hopeful of his team defending their IPL title which they won last year in the UAE. Pollard arrived at the team hotel on Thursday night in Abu Dhabi before the commencement of the second leg of Indian Premier League...

17-Sep-2021 New Delhi

IPL cricket circus is back

The most popular cricket league (IPL) will commence on September 19 in the modern and wonderful setting of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).India, in the throes of Covid-19 pandemic, was not an ideal place to complete the rest of the tournament and now UAE...

17-Sep-2021 Patiala

MP Preneet Kaur Interacts with Successful Candidates through Video Conferencing Conducted at 7th Mega Job Fair at Mohindra College Patiala

Mrs Preneet Kaur, MP from Patiala and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, today, congratulated the young aspirants over video conferencing, who have been selected for various jobs, during 7th State Level Mega Employment Fair, organized by...

16-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Many initiatives introduced to strengthen Social Security, Women & Child Development Department : Aruna Chaudhary

Social Security, Women & Child Development Minister, Punjab Aruna Chaudhary on Thursday said that the Punjab government has taken various new initiatives to bolster the Department of Social Security, Women & Child Development so that maximum beneficiaries...

16-Sep-2021 Ludhiana

Momentous Milestone In War Against Covid-19 Pandemic- Mamta Ashu, Dr Kiran Gill

Achieving another feat in its fast paced Covid vaccination drive, the district administration delivered its 2.5 millionth dose on Thursday that started on January 16, 2021.Out of 2.5 million doses, last half-million people have been administered the vaccine in...

15-Sep-2021 Chandigarh

Will expose Congress’s election manifesto from door to door : Harpal Singh Cheema

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab senior leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Harpal Singh Cheema has termed the formation of the Election Manifesto Implementation Committee headed by Lal Singh by the Congress as misleading the people. Cheema said a committee...

16-Sep-2021 Solan

Jai Ram Thakur lays foundation stones of regional hospital Solan

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth about Rs. 110 crore for Solan Vidhan Sabha area from Solan.The Chief Minister inaugurated Rs. 4.59 crore lift irrigation scheme to Kurgal, Nohra, Karog,...

16-Sep-2021 Solan

Jai Ram Thakur dedicates PSA plants for Bilaspur, Ghumarwin and Arki hospitals

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated circuit house at Chambaghat in Solan district constructed at a cost of about Rs 8 crore.Later, the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated three PSA plants at Regional Hospital Bilaspur, Civil Hospital Ghumarwin...

14-Sep-2021 Shimla/Chandigarh

Persistent efforts of Cooperation Minister bear fruit

The persistent efforts of the Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa to strengthen and expand the base of the Cooperative sector institutions of Punjab today bore fruit when the Markfed and the Himachal Pradesh Government inked a Memorandum of Understanding...

12-Sep-2021 Shimla

Delegation of SCVT PTI Sangh Mandi calls on Chief Minister

A delegation of  SCVT PTI Sangh, Mandi led by President Pappu Bhatia called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oak Over Shimla today and apprised him about various demands of the Sangh. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that the state government...

17-Sep-2021 Pulwama

Four pistols, ammunition recovered during search ops in Pulwama village

Security forces on Friday recovered four pistols besides other ammunition in Telangam village of South Kashmir's Pulwama, officials said.An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a search operation was launched in Telangam village during...

17-Sep-2021 Jammu

Lt Governor presides over the closing ceremony of the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations of University of Jammu

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today presided over the closing ceremony of the year-long Golden Jubilee celebrations of the University of Jammu. On the occasion, he inaugurated 11 infrastructure projects worth Rs 43.91 crores at Main Campus & offsite campuses...

17-Sep-2021 Jammu

Lt Governor reviews J&K’s Covid scenario & containment measures with Covid Task Force, DCs & SSPs

‘Scale up vaccination with intensive drives and enforce strict Covid protocol in the areas witnessing increased number of Covid-19 cases’. These directions were issued during the weekly meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to review the Covid...

17-Sep-2021 Jammu

Lt Governor and Union AYUSH Minister inaugurate 1st batch of BUMS at Govt Unani Medical College Ganderbal built at Rs 32.50 Cr Jammu

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha along with Union Minister of AYUSH, and Ports, Shipping, Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated the first batch of BUMS at Government Unani Medical College Ganderbal.Congratulating the students and faculty members of the...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Vengaboys: 'You could call us the Bharat Boys'

The Vengaboys are coming to 'Boom' once again with their party anthem taking their fans back to the '90s.Europe's pop band released their new track '1999 (I Wanna Go Back)' on Thursday. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, band members Captain Kim, Sailor...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Mrunal Thakur reveals why she wanted to do Badshah's 'Bad Boy x Bad Girl'

Mrunal Thakur will be seen shaking a leg on popular rapper Badshah's party number 'Bad Boy x Bad Girl' featuring Nikhita Gandhi. The actress says it is different from anything that she has done before.Released on Sony Music, 'Bad Boy X Bad Girl', features a...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Rakul Preet Singh enrolled for medical classes for 'Doctor G'

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, whose look from the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Doctor G' was unveiled Friday, had to enroll for medical classes to get into the skin of her character in the film.To essay Doctor Fatima, Rakul had to learn medical terminology...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

IANS Review: 'Nirmal Anand Ki Puppy': A warm and unexpectedly moving film

Director Sandeep Mohan's 'Nirmal Anand Ki Puppy' is an indie art-house film meant to be appreciated leisurely on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Languidly paced, this slice-of-life film gingerly shows us, literarily and figuratively, how it's a dog's life for Nirmal...

17-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

Jaime King, Antonio Banderas to star in 'Banshee'

Hollywood stars Jaime King, Antonio Banderas and Tommy Flanagan have joined the cast of upcoming action-thriller 'Banshee' directed by Jon Keeyes."'Banshee' is a complex story of revenge and family, and having this incredibly talented cast to bring these characters...

17-Sep-2021 New York

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' returns to Billboard top 10 album sales after 10 years

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' album, released in 2011, returns to the top 10 of Billboard's Top Album Sales chart for the first time in over a decade.The set re-enters the list at No. 10 thanks to the September 3 release of the CD and cassette editions of the...

17-Sep-2021 Los Angeles

'Shang-Chi' aims to keep box-office crown over 'Cry Macho'

Canadian actor Simu Liu's superhero movie 'Shang Chi' is aiming to lead the international box-office over actor Clint Eastwood's film 'Cry Macho'.The superhero adventure is projected to generate roughly $17 million between Friday and Sunday, which would represent...

17-Sep-2021 Abu Dhabi

Hopefully we can repeat what we did here last year : Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard is hopeful of his team defending their IPL title which they won last year in the UAE. Pollard arrived at the team hotel on Thursday night in Abu Dhabi before the commencement of the second leg of Indian Premier League...

16-Sep-2021 New Delhi

Pan-India raids to nab suspected terror module mastermind Humaid

Pan-India raids are being carried out by anti-terror units of the states and Delhi Special Cell sleuths on Thursday to nab suspected mastermind of the terror module Humaid.It is alleged that Humaid, a relative of arrested accused Osama, who is a resident of Delhi's...

13-Sep-2021 Yadgir (Karnataka)

Karnataka sexual assault victim lodges complaint, says she was gangraped

The victim of sexual assault in Yadgir district of Karnataka on Monday came forward to lodge a complaint with the police. In her complaint, she has said that she was kidnapped in a car by the accused while she waited for the bus.The victim has stated that...

13-Sep-2021 Shivamogga (Karnataka)

12 arrested for burying 150 stray dogs alive in Karnataka

The Karnataka police have arrested 12 persons, including a gram panchayat secretary, in connection with the burying of 150 stray dogs alive at a village of Shivamogga district, sources said on Monday.The horrifying incident came to light on September 7.The...

13-Sep-2021 Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh)

Wish unfulfilled, man sets shrine on fire

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district allegedly set a religious place at a village on fire as he was upset with God for not fulfilling his wish.Bhure, a.k.a Iqram, was apparently in an inebriated state when he caused the blaze at Puraini village. Nagina...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Rakul Preet Singh enrolled for medical classes for 'Doctor G'

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, whose look from the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Doctor G' was unveiled Friday, had to enroll for medical classes to get into the skin of her character in the film.To essay Doctor Fatima, Rakul had to learn medical terminology...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

IANS Review: 'Nirmal Anand Ki Puppy': A warm and unexpectedly moving film

Director Sandeep Mohan's 'Nirmal Anand Ki Puppy' is an indie art-house film meant to be appreciated leisurely on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Languidly paced, this slice-of-life film gingerly shows us, literarily and figuratively, how it's a dog's life for Nirmal...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra issues apology after row over CBS show 'The Activist'

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has issued an apology over her participation in the CBS show 'The Activist', after it got embroiled in a controversy and social media backlash. She says she is sorry that her participation in it disappointed many.The actress,...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Sherlyn Chopra takes a dig at Shilpa Shetty's statement on Raj Kundra

Actress and adult content creator Sherlyn Chopra has taken a dig at Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, whom she addressed as 'didi' in a video, for giving a statement that she wasn't aware about her businessman husband Raj Kundra's activities.Raj Kundra...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Honey Singh, Govinda, Chunky Pandey on 'Super Dancer 4' this week

While singers Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar will be special guests for one episode, the other episode will see the presence of Govinda and Chunky Pandey on the weekend episodes of 'Super Dancer: Chapter 4'.If one episode promises to be a musical...

16-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Untold stories of popular daily soaps to find a life on 'Ankahee Dastaan'

Iconic television characters aren't just any characters; they are a craze, they are phenomenal! Watching them back on-screen will always be a delight for any TV aficionado. And this is what the audience will see in 'Ankahee Dastaan'. It will bring one movie...

15-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Anuradha Paudwal 'exposes' Udit Narayan's antics on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Renowned singers Anuradha Paudwal, Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan will be the guests for the evening this Sunday on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Known for their melodious voices and some unforgettable chartbusters, Paudwal, Sanu and Narayan will be seen engaging in...

14-Sep-2021 Mumbai

'Bhoot Police' cast and top singers join Kapil Sharma this weekend

What could be a better way of spending the weekend with your family than savouring some fun moments, with good music added in good measure, in the comfort of your living room? 'The Kapil Sharma Show', in the weekend ahead, will have the cast of 'Bhoot Police'...

17-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Amika Shail of 'Hai Taubba 3' talks about playing a bisexual character

Singer and actress Amika Shail is seen in the series 'Hai Taubba 3'. The actress, who has been part of shows like 'Mirzapur 2' and shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in 'Laxmii', plays a bisexual character in the series.This is the first time Amika is playing...

15-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Intriguing posters of Leander-Mahesh web series 'Break Point' released

The posters of web series 'Break Point' have been released by its host OTT platform. The series which talks about the famous partnership of tennis champs Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi is directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tewari.Uploading the...

14-Sep-2021 Mumbai

Hindi cinema has given me more than I expected : Shikha Talsania

Theatre and film actress Shikha Talsania, the daughter of veteran actor Tiku Talsania, says that even though she feels alive while performing on stage, she has a lot of gratitude for the opportunity she has got in cinema and web series.Recently, Shikha has appeared...

12-Sep-2021 Mumbai

TV serials and web series have distinct audiences, say Ravi Dubey, Ankita Lokhande

At the beginning of the year, one of the earlier popular television series 'Jamai Raja' reappeared for its new season as 'Jamai 2.0', starring Ravi Dubey and Nia Sharma. The web series was well-received.Now that another popular television series 'Pavitra...