Area commander of banned outfit People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) Punai Oraon killed in an encounter which took place in Nagri police station area earlier today: Naushad Alam, Superintendent of Police Ranchi Rural.
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22 Dec, 23:35 (IST)
Jammu & Kashmir: Counting of votes for District Development Council elections continues-
BJP- 70
J&K NC-56
Independent-43
J&K PDP: 26
INC: 21
JKAP: 10
JKPC-6
JKPM-3.
22 Dec, 23:19 (IST)
Assam's COVID-19 case tally rises to 2,15,585 with 75 new cases reported today.
Total discharged cases: 2,11,075
Total number of deaths: 1,024
Total active cases: 3,483.
22 Dec, 22:44 (IST)
A nationwide lockdown will be enforced for seven days, starting 23rd December. National COVID-19 Taskforce decided the need for a more stringent action after detection of sporadic cases in flu clinics in Thimphu and Paro, and also in Lhamoizingkha: Prime Minister's Office, Bhutan.
22 Dec, 22:30 (IST)
Counting of votes for District Development Council continues-
BJP- 65
J&K NC-54
Independent-39
J&K PDP: 25
INC: 20
JKAP: 10
JKPC-6
JKPM-3.
22 Dec, 22:06 (IST)
SSLC and PUC exams will not be conducted in March 2021: Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar.
Classes for 10th and 12th standards will begin from January 1, 2021 in the state.
22 Dec, 21:57 (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections tally at 9.30pm:
BJP- 54
J&K NC-48
Independent-36
J&K PDP: 22
INC: 18
JKAP: 9.
The PAGD comprises of NC, PDP, JKPM and CPI(M).
(Data source: J&K State Election Authority)
22 Dec, 21:02 (IST)
Odisha GST Enforcement Wing has busted Rs 200 crore fake invoicing racket and arrested three persons.
22 Dec, 19:55 (IST)
A huge fire has broken out in huts next to a bypass in Kolkata. Initial reports said 15 fire tenders have rushed to the spot.
22 Dec, 19:51 (IST)
Amid concerns over the new strain of coronavirus detected in the UK, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has said there is no need to impose night curfew in the state for now.
22 Dec, 19:01 (IST)
Representatives of Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh and Indian Kisan Union, New Delhi gave memorandum in favour of new farm laws: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
22 Dec, 18:46 (IST)
13 deaths and 611 new positive cases reported in Uttarakhand today. Total number of cases: 87,376. Total active cases: 5,512. Total recovered cases: 79,341. Death toll: 1,439.
22 Dec, 18:37 (IST)
Nepal bans all flights to and from the United Kingdom from 2359 hours, 23rd December: Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority.
22 Dec, 17:19 (IST)
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar's car was reportedly shown black flags by farmers in Ambala.
22 Dec, 17:17 (IST)
Board exams will not be held in January or February, could be held later, said Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.
22 Dec, 17:13 (IST)
As per the directions of the Chief Minister, instructions have been issued to the Home Department to withdraw all FIRs or complaints lodged during lockdown against migrant labourers: Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain.
22 Dec, 17:04 (IST)
Government of India stands ready to address any challenge and improve the research environment here: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during India International Science Festival, via video conference.
22 Dec, 16:59 (IST)
All our efforts are aimed at making India the most trustworthy centre for scientific learning. At the same time, we want our scientific community to share and grow with the best of global talent. No wonder India has become active in hosting hackathons: PM Modi
22 Dec, 16:54 (IST)
India has a rich legacy in science, technology and innovation. Our scientists have done path-breaking research. Our tech industry is at the forefront of solving global problems but India wants to do more: PM Modi addresses India International Science Festival.
22 Dec, 16:11 (IST)
Job will be given to a family member of civic volunteers who died due to coronavirus: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Mumbai, December 22: The Maharashtra government on Monday announced to impose night curfew in all municipal corporation areas of the state from 11 pm to 5 am. The curfew will remain in place from December 22 till January 5, 2021. The development came amid reports of a new strain of coronavirus found in the United Kingdom.
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of vaccine for the novel coronavirus publicly on Monday. The event was broadcast live as part of an effort to reassure the American public of the vaccine's safety, The Hill reported.
The Agriculture Ministry informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the next tranche of PM-Kisan, the direct cash-transfer scheme for farmers, making payments worth Rs 18,000 crore to 80 million farmers and also chat with some of them virtually on Christmas Day.
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