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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the loss of lives in the devastating fire at two godowns in Kolkata’s Anandapur area and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.In a statement, the PMO said, “The recent fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal is very tragic and…
PM Narendra Modi and veteran journalist Mark Tully (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and author Mark Tully. He remembered Tully as a “towering voice of journalism” whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.In a post on X, PM…
PM Modi with Ram Sutar (Image/X@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of legendary sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, offering condolences and remembering him as an artist whose creations gave enduring form to India’s history, culture and national pride. Sutar, best known as the designer of the Statue…
PM Modi with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday, expressing condolences over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.PM Modi conveyed India’s solidarity with Sri Lanka during the crisis and assured continued assistance as part…
Actress Ameesha Patel, who is currently in New York, has shared a deeply emotional tribute to Bollywood veteran actor, Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday, November 24. He was 89. Ameesha pens moving note for Dharmendra Taking to her handle, the actress expressed her shock and devastation over the legendary actor’s sudden passing. Sharing a…
Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai. His fans, friends and loved ones have expressed profound grief on his demise. Paying tribute to the late legendary actor, singer Kamal Khan says, “There are actors, and then there are legends. Dharmendra ji was, is, and will always be a legend.” Kamal…
NEW DELHI: Wing Commander Namnash Syal was identified as the pilot of the ill-fated Tejas fighter jet that crashed during the Dubai Airshow on Friday, news agency ANI reported.Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to the officer, who hailed from Kangra district. In a message on X, he wrote: “The news of…
NEW DELHI: “Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show,” Rajnath Singh wrote.“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour,” he added.Earlier in the day, a Tejas fighter jet, performing at the Dubai…
NEW DELHI: Torrential rains have caused massive devastation across the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills in West Bengal, unleashing landslides that killed at least seven people and left several others missing, officials said on Sunday. The continous downpour has cut off vital roads, damaged bridges and disrupted daily life, prompting urgent safety advisories from authorities. Landslides…
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced a one-member inquiry commission, led by former judge Arunachalam Jagadeesan, into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin on Monday urged people not to spread rumours or misinformation on social media about the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives on September 27….
