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Nation Current Affairs 22 Feb 2019

Nation, Current affairs, 22 Feb 2019

Railways will run a special train for tourists visiting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. (Photo: File)

Railways to run special for visiting Statue of Unity train from March 4

The train to Statue of Unity will have a seven-night and eight-day tour package beginning on March 4 from Chandigarh, ministry said.

22 Feb 2019 5:41 PM

A huge number of iPhones, smartwatches, USB chips, storage devices, camera lens and cigarettes worth Rs 1.1 crore were also seized. (Photo: Representational)

Gold worth Rs 6.24 crore seized on tip-off at Chennai airport; 6 held

The gold was concealed in domestic appliances and gadgets by passengers.

22 Feb 2019 5:40 PM

While preliminary investigation indicates that the deaths were triggered by consumption of hooch, post-mortems of the deceased are yet to be conducted. (Representational Image)

Hooch tragedy: 80 tea workers die after consuming spurious liquor in Assam

At least 200 people have been admitted in various hospitals, according to the Excise Department.

22 Feb 2019 5:08 PM

Delhi court on Friday extended till February 25 the interim bail granted to the accused Rajiv Saxena. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi court extends Rajiv Saxena's interim bail in AugustaWestland case

Special Judge Arvind Kumar granted the relief to Saxena till February 25, after perusing the medical reports filed by AIIMS.

22 Feb 2019 4:42 PM

The UN Security Council comprising 15 permanent and non-permanent members on Thursday condemned in the 'strongest terms' the 'heinous and cowardly' terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed on February 14. (Photo: Twitter)

China's opposition led to delay in UNSC's condemnation of Pulwama attack

According to the sources, US assiduously worked to get the approval by all other members of the Council.

22 Feb 2019 4:38 PM

In a separate case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the matter, Singh and his wife were chargesheeted along with others. (Photo: File)

DA case: ED files supplementary charge sheet against Virbhadra Singh

ED's supplementary chargesheet was filed through advocates special public prosecutors Nitesh Rana and N K Matta.

22 Feb 2019 4:09 PM

Over two lakh teachers on Friday went on mass casual leave and also tried to protest outside the Gujarat Assembly, where the last day of the session is underway. (Representational Image)

Over 2 lakh teachers protest in Gujarat

Officials said that almost all primary schools in the state remained closed on Friday because of the teachers' stir.

22 Feb 2019 3:48 PM

Documents of the Indian Home Ministry state that almost half of India's total 41 banned terrorist groups are either based in Pakistan or their leadership are based in the neighboring country or the organizations are sponsored by Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Pak has 69 banned groups, aids half of India's proscribed groups: documents

On Thursday, Pak banned Hafiz Saeed-led Jamat-ud-Dam, amid global pressure following the Pulwama attack.

22 Feb 2019 2:31 PM

The anti-terror squad of Uttar Pradesh on Friday arrested two alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed members, Shahnawaz Ahmed Teli of Kulgam and Aqib Ahmed Maliq of Pulwama. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Uttar Pradesh anti terror unit arrests 2 JeM men from Deoband

Cops say difficult to tell whether they came before or after Pulwama attack.

22 Feb 2019 1:42 PM

She also urged other people to come forward to support the brave soldiers of the country. (Photo: ANI)

UP school principal sells her bangles to donate money for CRPF jawans

Support and solidarity for the deceased soldiers have poured from all different quarters.

22 Feb 2019 1:26 PM

Jammu and Kashmir government's standing counsel Shoaib Alam said that terrorists belonging to various organisations need to be shifted out of Jammu jail as they were involved in the indoctrination of local prisoners. (Photo: File)

J&K govt appeals SC to transfer 7 Paksitani terrorist from Jammu Jail

J&K govt moves SC seeking transfer of 7 Pakistani terrorists from Jammu jail to other jail with higher security.

22 Feb 2019 12:28 PM

The ministry's letter has been titled: 'Key achievements and initiatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation'. (Photo: Representational)

Govt requests airlines to give letter of its achievements to passengers

Further, aviation ministry has requested to inform the number of letters dispatched on daily basis.

22 Feb 2019 12:25 PM

The Supreme Court has asked the states to take prompt action in order to prevent attacks on Kashmiris. (Photo: File)

Pulwama aftermath: SC orders Centre, 11 states to take care of Kashmiris

Supreme Court seeks response from states along with Centre to prevent attacks on Kashmiris after the Pulwama terror attack.

22 Feb 2019 11:28 AM

In December, Lt General DS Hooda had triggered a controversy by saying that the surgical strike was 'overhyped and politicised.' (Photo: ANI)

‘Have not joined Congress, will head party's task force on national security’: Hooda

Congress party on Thursday roped in Hooda to prepare a 'vision document' for country's security.

22 Feb 2019 10:46 AM

The two Pakistani shooters' participation in the tournament had become doubtful after the terrorist attack had been reported. (Photo: Intel Corporation)

Olympic body penalises India for denying visas to Pak shooters

Olympic body won't allow India to organize any Olympic-related events in the future unless written assurances are given by govt.

22 Feb 2019 10:12 AM

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

China backs UNSC resolution on Pulwama terror attack

While condemning the attack, the UNSC resolution underlined the need to hold perpetrators of these acts of terrorism accountable.

22 Feb 2019 9:39 AM

On the final roll, 1,70,913 voters are in East Godavari and 1,19,867 voters are from West Godavari District.

Kakinada: Nearly 3 lakh on list of graduate voters

This app will be made available in IoS mobile phones and also in Telugu language in a week’s time, he said.

22 Feb 2019 6:43 AM

People of Pithapuram and surrounding villages had been, for the past 30 years, agitating to see that the express train makes a stop there. (Representational Image)

Konark Express halt hailed at Pithapuram

The train will arrive Pithapuram by 17.25 hours from Mumbai and 00.29 hours from Bhubaneswar.

22 Feb 2019 6:39 AM

Kakinada MP Thota Venkata Narasimham

Kakinada:Thota rattles Jaggampet politics

The development has given a shock to other leaders from both Telugu Desam as well as YSRC in the constituency.

22 Feb 2019 6:33 AM

AP BC Students Union members stage a protest against the visit of BJP national president Amit Shah in Rajahmundry on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

BC student leaders protesting Amit Shah visit taken into custody

Police released the two leaders on submission of personal surety.

22 Feb 2019 6:25 AM

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