Saudi Arabia said Monday that it would extend a cut in oil production of one million barrels a day that it announced in June through at least August, trying to push up what officials view as stubbornly weak oil prices. The Saudis were joined by Russia, whose deputy prime minister … Read more
Year: 2023
Manipur to deploy 2,000 additional forces to guard farmers carrying out agricultural activities
The Manipur government will deploy about 2,000 security personnel to allow the violence-hit people to carry out agricultural activities as there are reports about people roaming around with illegal weapons in both the Hills and Valley areas, Chief Minister N Biren Singh told reporters at Imphal on Monday. Singh said … Read more
Assam, Meghalaya to witness intense rainfall; IMD issues flood alert
Guwahati: As Assam and several parts of the Northeastern region have been reeling under a severe flood-like situation caused by the torrential rain of the southwest monsoon, the Indian Meteorological Department on Monday predicted that heavy rainfall is likely to lash several parts of Assam and Meghalaya till July 7. The department … Read more
Take action to relocate settlers of Punjabi Lane: HC to Meghalaya govt
Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court on Monday directed the state government to take immediate action and expeditiously close the matter of relocation of residents of the disputed Punjabi Lane area here. A high court bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee heard the matter. “It is hoped that the government takes immediate appropriate … Read more
Arunachal: Tawang district hospital gets Kayakalp award
Itanagar: The Khando Drowa Sangmo Hospital in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh was selected as the best Kayakalp district hospital in the state, while the Community Health Center (CHC) at Ruksin in East Siang district has won the best CHC award, the health department said on Sunday. The Kayakalp Award was instituted … Read more
Assam cricket body honours Uma Chetry for national team selection
Guwahati: Wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry, who became the first cricketer from Assam to be selected to the Indian women’s national team, was felicitated by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) at Guwahati on Monday. Acknowledging the significant feat, ACA president Taranga Gogoi and ACA secretary Tridib Konwar handed over a cheque for Rs 5 lakh … Read more
Maruti Suzuki June 2023 production show 5% decline, but Brezza, Jimny, Fronx SUVs remain in focus
In the Mini segment, which includes Alto and S-Presso, Maruti Suzuki produced 14,646 units in June 2023, compared to 20,145 units in June 2022. Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has released its production volume data for June 2023. The company continued to face shortage of electronic components leading to flat … Read more
Skoda Auto India launches limited Matte Edition of Kushaq SUV; check variants, prices
The special edition Skoda Kushaq features a 1.5 TSI badge at the rear for models equipped with the 1.5 TSI engine. Skoda Auto India has unveiled an all-new limited edition variant of the popular Kushaq SUV, called the Matte Edition. The Kushaq, which made its debut in July 2021, has … Read more
India is gearing up to become global semiconductor hub within 10 yrs: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Comparing the creation of the semiconductor industry to the construction of a building, the IT Minister said that India’s semiconductor strategy was being developed brick by brick using the best talent available and creating a conducive ecosystem. Even as India is poised to become a major global hub in semiconductor … Read more
DDA housing scheme 2023: Registration for 5,500 flats to start at 5 PM. Check how to apply, documents needed
A DDA notification said that under the latest scheme, registration will be open for 40 High Income Group (HIG) flats in Jasola, 200 Middle Income Group (MIG) flats in Dwarka and Narela. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is all set to open the online registration for over 5,500 flats today … Read more