Discovery of new archaeological site in Haryana’s Sandhai village and a brief look at the Harappan site of Bhirrana

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By Monidipa Dey,  Few days back there were media reports of a 1,600-year-old archaeological site discovered near Haryana’s Sandhai village in Yamunanagar district, which held ties to ancient habitations along the Saraswati river. Archaeologists have reportedly found evidence of “continued habitation” and a likely temple site, at a place which would have once stood on the … Read more

School children in Haryana to recite Gita ‘shlokas’ from next academic session: CM Khattar

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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said from the next academic session, students will be taught to recite ‘shlokas’ of the Bhagavad Gita in schools across the state. The chief minister made this announcement at the ongoing international Gita Mahotsava in Kurukshetra, an official statement said here. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was … Read more

Delhi air pollution: As air improves, SC leaves it to govt to relax industry, construction bans

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The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the central government to consider relaxing curbs imposed on construction, entry of vehicles and industry in the Delhi NCR after the air quality in the region improved. The government’s newly created committee for air quality management will decide on representations made by various aggrieved stake holders within a week, … Read more

Wheat sowing up 3.36% so far: Agriculture Ministry

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Area sown to wheat, the main rabi crop, rose 3.36 per cent to 138.35 lakh hectare so far in the current rabi season from 133.84 lakh hectare in the year-ago period, according to the agriculture ministry. Rabi sowing begins from October while harvesting starts from March onwards. Besides wheat, gram and mustard are the other … Read more

Three farm laws to be cancelled: BJP hopeful of favourable narrative

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The PM’s announcement has come as a sigh of relief for the BJP leaders of west UP, Punjab and Haryana. They argue that the move would help the party regain the support of a section of the society that went against the BJP over the controversial laws. BJP Kisan Morcha chief Rajkumar Chahar told ET: … Read more

Paddy procurement to commence in Punjab, Haryana from October 3

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Punjab and Haryana governments on Saturday announced that the procurement of paddy – a major Kharif crop – will begin from October 3, after the Centre acceded to their request. The Centre’s earlier decision to put off procurement till October 11 due to recent heavy rains sparked protests by farmers in the two states. “I … Read more

AXA launches toll free telemedicine helpline – ET HealthWorld

axa launches toll free telemedicine helpline

Global insurance major AXA has launched a toll-free helpline in India to provide telemedicine services. Inaugurated by union minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh the toll-free helpline is with NGO partner Sewa International in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Telemedicine services like SAATH and E-Sanjeevani add a meta-layer to the … Read more

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urges farmers to spare Punjab, hold protests at Delhi’s borders

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Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday urged farmers to spare Punjab from their protests against the three central farm laws and advised them to shift their sit-in venues to Delhi’s borders or in Haryana. The Punjab chief minister’s appeal to farmers invited a quick reaction from Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij who dubbed his statement … Read more

Coronavirus India Live News: Its Uttarakhand High Court vs state govt over Chardham Yatra – day after stay, new notification for pilgrims

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Beneficiaries not maintaining social distancing norms wait to receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre near Balurghat in West Bengal’s South Dinajpur district. (PTI Photo) Coronavirus Delta Plus Variant Symptoms, Covid-19 Cases in India Live Updates:  Amid the continuous decline in the Covid cases, the Narendra Modi government on Monday announced a … Read more

Coronavirus in India Live Updates: Delhi enters new phase of ‘Unlock 2021’ from today; Delta surge forces fresh lockdowns around globe

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