Drive to issue learners licenses initiated by ARTO Bla, HASK
Baramulla: ARTO Baramulla in collaboration with Human Aid Society Kashmir kick started the learners test for issuing of learners license at People’s Public School Wagoora in Baramulla, a press release issued here said adding that the aim of this process was to provide doorstep service to the general public and to minimize the burden at […]
PM attacks oppn parties over protests, says they are misleading farmers
Varanasi (UP): Tearing into the opposition over the protests against the new agri-marketing laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said those who have a history of deceit were playing tricks again on farmers. The attack comes when thousands of farmers are gathered at the entry points of the national capital, seeking the repeal of […]
Have come to Delhi for decisive battle, say farmer leaders; Protest against agri laws to continue
New Delhi: Farmers protesting against the Centre’s new agri laws at Delhi border points on Monday said they have come to the national capital for a “decisive battle” and asserted that they will continue their agitation until their demands are met. Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, a representative of protesting farmers said that […]
As experts worry about COVID, farmers say new laws bigger threat to their survival
New Delhi/Sonipat(Hry): The shadow of the pandemic looms large and experts warn their agitation could well be a COVID-19 superspreader but farmers, some in masks and many without them, protesting in Delhi and at gateways into the city say the new farm laws pose a greater threat to their survival. As thousands of farmers, mostly […]
BJP urges farmers not to have misconceptions about agri laws, asserts MSP and mandis will continue
New Delhi: With farmers, especially from Punjab, protesting against new agri laws, the BJP on Monday urged them not to have “misconceptions” about these reforms which, it asserted, have nothing to do with the mechanism of minimum support price (MSP) and ‘mandi’ that will continue along with the government’s purchase of grains. The BJP also […]
Congress launches social media campaign to muster support for agitating farmers
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday launched a social media campaign to muster support for the farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws with party leader Rahul Gandhi saying, when farmers raise their voice, it resonates across the country. “The Modi government has persecuted the farmer – first it brought black laws and then […]
Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden’s win over Trump
Madison: Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Trump vowed to challenge the outcome in court even before the recount concluded. Dane County was the second and last county to finish its recount, reporting a 45-vote gain for […]
2020 elections was probably least secure ever, says Trump
Washington: The November 3rd presidential elections were probably the least secure American polls ever, US President Donald Trump alleged Sunday, a repeated claim which has found very few takers and has, so far, not been able to stand legal scrutiny. “Our 2020 Election, from poorly rated Dominion to a Country FLOODED with unaccounted for Mail-In […]
UN hosts latest round of talks on Syria’s constitution
Geneva: Delegations from Syria’s government, opposition and civil society are meeting in Geneva for the latest round of talks toward revising the war-battered country’s constitution. The U.N. envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, was hosting the various sides Monday a day after saying Swiss health officials signed off on hygiene measures in place to help prevent […]
China sanctions leaders of US groups over Hong Kong actions
Beijing: China on Monday said it is sanctioning leaders of US government-affiliated bodies that promote democracy around the world in response to what it calls practices that “blatantly meddle in Hong Kong affairs.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the measures would cover the senior director for Asia at the National Endowment Democracy, John Knaus, […]
