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“The two sides were led respectively by Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Government of India and K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation of the Government of Sri Lanka,” the High Commission said in a statement on Monday.The discussions had focused on the resumption of ferry services between the two countries connecting mutually agreed points and both sides had agreed that restoring ferry services would boost regional trade and tourism and promote stronger people-to-people ties. “The Joint Committee identified a number of areas for mutual cooperation for operationalization of ferry…

Besides the couple, Sachin Meena’s father was picked up by the ATS for questioning.Sources said the couple came out of the ATS office in separate vehicles after questioning on Monday night.Though they were sent back, further questioning would continue in the coming days, sources said, adding that the couple was interrogated by ATS Lucknow and Noida teams for several hours. According to sources, Seema, during the interrogation, was questioned about documents and SIM cards that were recovered from her. It is being said that the ATS, in coordination with Central agencies, is probing how Seema moved from Pakistan to Uttar…

The group named ‘National Educated Youth Union’ (NEYU) claimed that a candidate submitted the document showing him physically challenged, while the same candidate in another exam claimed he is physically fit. “So far, at least four such candidates were noticed who appeared in two different exams conducted on different dates,” said Kisan Jath, who claimed to be a member of the group.He also shared some identity cards on the group’s social media account to support his claims. The authenticity of the identity cards could not be ascertained and the state government is yet to make any statement regarding the same.Claimed…

The President of Utpadan Sanghatana (sugarcane producers’ association), Rajendra Desai, told IANS that 200 farmers have been detained by the police. “We were demanding to know whether the government intends to restart the sugar factory along with the ethanol plant. But we have not got any response from the government,” he said.In 2020, the BJP government had announced to shut the operations of the sugar factory and since then local farmers were selling their produce to neighboring states.The Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana was set up in 1972 by the first Chief Minister of Goa, Dayanand Bandodkar, at Dharbandora in South…

Speaking to mediapersons for the first time since his suspension, Biswal said, “I will definitely fight the 2024 polls. I may fight as an Independent candidate or on any other political party ticket.”Without naming anybody, Biswal criticised the Odisha Congress leadership for his suspension, alleging that a group of conspirators are behind it.Claiming that he is a disciplined member of the Congress, the ex-MLA said, “I have worked to strengthen the party and the media is witness to it. I had given some suggestions to the party in this regard. However, the group of conspirators were not ready to tolerate…

In a video message, the 27-year-old Olympian said that due to the ethnic conflict in Manipur, many sports persons could not participate in the training camps and children’s studies are also being largely disturbed. “Huge number of people lost their lives. Houses of many people were burnt. I also have homes in Manipur. Now I am not in the state. I am now in the USA, preparing myself for the World Championship and Asian Games,” she said. The ace athlete, who was earlier appointed by the Manipur government as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sports, after her performance at the Tokyo…

In a tweet in Hindi, Shah, who is also the Cooperation Minister, said, “Tomorrow is a special day for those whose money was stuck in Sahara’s cooperative societies for many years. The Modi government is moving towards fulfilling the resolution of returning the deposits of those investors, under which the ‘Sahara Refund Portal’ will be launched tomorrow.””The commitment of the Ministry of Cooperatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi will bring relief to all those people who are waiting to get back their hard-earned money,” Shah added.Accordingly, Shah will launch the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) Sahara Refund…

According to the central bank’s monthly bulletin, which was released on Monday, India’s per capita income is currently estimated at $2,500, while it must be more than $21,664 by 2047, as per World Bank standards, to be classified as a high-income country. According to World Bank’s classification, a country with a per capita income of $13,205 or more in 2022-23 is classified as a high-income country. “To achieve this target, the required real GDP compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for India works out to be 7.6 per cent during 2023-24 to 2047-48,” the RBI bulletin noted. To become an high-income…

“When water accumulates at your place, there is a risk of breeding of dengue mosquitoes. Be cautious when there is stagnant water in areas such as your construction site, storage facilities, or vehicle storage areas belonging to the municipal corporation. Ensure that you take necessary precautions to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water,” he said.Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi also said that due to the presence of floodwater, there was a heightened risk of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.”Consequently, the Sanitation Department has been directed to conduct a thorough cleanliness drive in flood-affected areas, aiming to minimise the…

Following investigation into a missing person complaint around a week back, the body was found on Friday. The police said the deceased, identified as Vivek Sharma, was killed on July 12.The accused, Mohit Sharma, allegedly chopped his uncle’s body into six pieces and dumped them at an isolated place near the Gopikrishna Sagar dam after wrapping them in polythene bags.As per the police, Vivek had left his home on July 12 to collect Rs 90,000 from his nephew Mohit, who lives in a government-allotted residence in Guna district. The police said that Vivek’s family had lodged a missing person complaint…