Engineers Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Nirman Bhawan here today under the chairmanship of Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department Er. Raj Kumar Verma in which 70 engineers including Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers,...

To promote the cultivation of maize among the farmers, the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare department organized field day (Khet Diwas) on Wednesday in Gill village under Jalandhar West block.More than 100 farmers from various villages participated in the...

On the day of World Day against Child Labour on June 12, 2019 the Ministry of Labour and Employment and V.V. Giri National Labour Institute in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, New Delhi organised a ‘Technical Consultation on Evolving...

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) organized a round table conference on the occasion of World Day against Child Labour at UT Guest House, Sector 6, Chandigarh. Kamal Kishor Yadav, IAS, Commissioner Municipal Corporation UT Chandigarh...

The UN General Assembly has declared August 22 as the International Day for Victims of Religious Violence to combat hate crimes and persecution on the basis of beliefs.Recalling the wave of attacks that targeted a mosque in New Zealand, and churches in Sri...

Emphasis on Safety, Quality Control and Consistency of Homoeopathy Product Posted On: 09 APR 2019 4:05PM by PIB Delhi The two-day Convention on World Homeopathy Day was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Dr. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha in here today. ...

Massive plantation drive was launched today across Kashmir to cover open spaces, schools, office premises, parks and gardens to mark the celebration of Chinar Day.At BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar launched the drive by planting Chinar saplings...

Walkathon promoting the concept of Menstrual Hygiene and Cancer Prevention was organised by Renowned Gynaecologist & IVF expert Dr Preeti Jindal as a part of international women's day in association with Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies...

In a bid to acknowledge the contributions of women in the society and pay tribute to their achievements in various social, economic, cultural, and political fields, Canadian International School celebrated International Women’s Day around the theme #BalanceForBetter...

The melodious 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram' wafted through the air on Saturday as the Delhi tableau, among 21 others, rode past a sea of onlookers and thousands of heads swayed to the uplifting music at the 70th Republic Day Parade on Rajpath -- an event...

In connection with celebration of 70th Republic-Day, functions were held across Kashmir Division on Saturday with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.At Pulwama, Republic Day was celebrated at District Police Lines, with great fervor and enthusiasm....

70th Republic Day was celebrated across the Jammu division with great enthusiasm, gaiety and fervour on Saturday.At Kathua, the main function to celebrate the 70th Republic Day was held today at Sports Stadium, Kathua.Deputy Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria, ...

70th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour across the State today. Governor Acharya Devvrat unfurled the National Flag and took the salute of a march past at the State-level Republic Day function held on the historic Ridge Maidan, Shimla.The...

India has been dancing to the beat of "Cha-Cha-Cha" with every cup of tea consumed and every soul comforted by the taste of brewed magic, be it regular or masala.History suggests tea-drinking commenced around 750 BC, but the origin of tea in India, in terms...

Two days ago, Dharmendra was in his bungalow in Juhu (these days he spends most of his time on his farm in Lonavala, where he is busy writing poetry in Urdu) and knowing that it was his 83rd birthday on December 8 I asked him if he had any one dream unfullfilled.He...

Had his dreams remained just dreams, Dharmendra could well have been driving a tractor in the verdant fields of Punjab all through the years during which he was, instead, one of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema.Born Dharminder Singh Deol on 8 December 1935...

Number of functions were held today across Kashmir valley to observe the 'World Disability Day'.In Srinagar the main function was organised at GHSS Kothibagh which was presided over by Secretary Social Welfare Farooq Ahmad Lone. Speaking on the occasion he...

India has considerably improved its maritime and coastal security since the Mumbai terror attack 10 years ago, but a comprehensive regulatory mechanism for stakeholders is needed to improve coordination and help make best use of institutional capabilities,...

It was a cool night on November 26, 2008, when 10 heavily-armed Pakistani terrorists brazenly entered Mumbai through the soft Arabian Sea route in a dinghy.Minutes later, they launched one of the most brutal terrorist attacks that the world has seen, targeting...

Ten years after the dastardly Mumbai terror attacks, memories of the bloody mayhem seem to have faded in peoples minds like some horrible nightmare – but for survivors and families of victims the day still evokes dread.Except for symbolic memorial services...

Have you ever wondered how independent your child actually is? Will your child be able to look after himself/herself if left alone for a while? Do you think your child is well-equipped with essential life skills to face the world?Think about it! It's absolutely...

Walking through the bylanes of a red-light area can be quite unnerving. It took a while to get to the place as the cab driver checked not once but thrice with me if I had the correct address. He later told me in Bengali: "Madam, this is a red-light area, please...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World Prematurity Day every year on November 17, to put the spotlight on premature babies.Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a dynamic, time-bound disease that is not present at birth. The condition afflicts...

Alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its followers lose no opportunity to denigrate Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has stated in a new edition of his 2003 book "Nehru: The Invention of India" -- scheduled to be launched on Tuesday...

Jawaharlal Nehru, widely regarded as the architect of modern India, had deep affection and regard for literature and scholarship. The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) here bears this out, but has been the subject of much controversy during the Bharatiya...

You have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast, as the name implies, is to break the fast between dinner and lunch.It is well-established that starting the day with a wholesome breakfast can benefit everyone. If you have type...

On World Stroke Day on Monday, doctors have warned that breathing in low-quality air can cause a stroke.Stroke is a medical condition in which brain cells die due to reduced blood supply. A stroke can be caused by blockage or rupture of the blood vessels...

Cataract is caused due to the opacification of the natural lens in the eye, leading to cloudy vision. It is a common occurrence in the elderly -- and a commonly performed surgery across the world. The management of cataract has evolved recently from a stage of...

India is standing on the threshold of a mental health epidemic with a greater number of people affected by mental health issues in the country than the entire population of Japan.According to 2015-16 National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) survey, every sixth...

Todays world is full of an unprecedented number of distractions and anxieties.The cities we work in are denser than ever. Our workplaces move at a faster pace than before. The devices we own and use for work and leisure are always awake and always hungry for...

India is the third-largest producer and exporter of coffee in Asia and the seventh-largest producer and fifth-largest exporter of coffee in the world. It accounts for 3.66 per cent (2017) of the global coffee production. The country produces more than three...

Super specialty Hospital Jammu today organised an awareness event to mark World Heart Day. World Heart day is celebrated on September 29 every year for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke.Member of Parliament...

According to International Diabetes Federation's 'Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease report, in 2015, approximately five million were estimated to have died from diabetes, the majority of these as a result of cardiovascular complications. The report adds that...

Ministry of AYUSH and Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), all 25 Clinical Research Institutes of CCRAS are conducting various health care activities during the Rashtriya Poshan Maah being observed in the month of September, 2018. Three...