People visiting Mecca for the Haj will have to shell out an amount more than about Rs 19,000 from this year. This is due to increased charges for services provided to the pilgrims which the Saudi authorities provide. The Government has made it clear that there has not been any …
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Rupee at all time low of 68.89 against US dollar, Why? What does it mean?
The Indian currency of rupee has touched a record low of 68.89 against the dollar in opening trade in the currency exchanges, which registers its fall of 26 paise from the earlier close. The rupee was down by 30 paise. Accordingly, it hit to a 19-month low of 68.54 against …
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mPassport Seva App: Apply for Passport on Mobile, from anywhere
mPassport seva app, released by the ministry of external affairs has been launched for the benefits of those citizens who need to apply for a Passport or needs to have all the information related to the passport on a click. It offers specific details such as the location of centres, …
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CEO of Cradle Fund dies after his Smartphone explodes while Charging
CEO of Cradle Fund, Nazrin Hassan died after his mobile phone exploded while charging in the night. He was 45 years old and is survived by his wife and three children. On a fateful night, two of his smartphones were being charged in his bedroom while one of them exploded. Reports explain …
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Lucknow Passport Officer Harasses Hindu-Muslim Couple, MEA Sushma Swaraj acts quickly
A woman who was married in another religion felt too bad about the behaviour of an employee at the regional passport office in Lucknow that she complained about the case to the External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj. They got passports 24 hours after the couple went public with their story …
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5 killed in major fire in 2 Lucknow hotels
Lucknow: The recent increase in temperature all over the country has been affecting the daily style in a substantial way. To add to the horrors of the day a massive circle of fire broke out at the SSJ International Hotel in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh during the early half …
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Top journalist Shujaat Bukhali shot dead in Srinagar
Some unidentified assailants shot Shujaat Bukhari, a top journalist and editor of the “Rising Kashmir” newspaper in Srinagar on Thursday evening. He later succumbed to his shot injuries. A personal security personnel of him also died in the attack, and an another is struggling for life. Bukhari was the correspondent …
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Self-styled spiritual leader Bhaiyyuji Maharaj commits suicide in Indore
Bhaiyyuji Maharaj, a self-styled spiritual leader recently committed suicide at his Silver Springs based residence located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He shot himself at the temple of his head by using his gun that was a licensed one brought for self-protection purpose. Soon after, he was rushed along to the …
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Kumaoni singer Pappu Karki dies in a road mishap
Well known Kumaoni folk artist and singer Pappu Karki is no more. He succumbed to his injuries in a road accident in the early hours of June 9. Karki was killed on the spot, it is learnt. He was on the way back from a concert with five others when …
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Bharat Bandh: Farmers to hold strike to end 10-day agitation on June 10
The national body of agriculture produce– the Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh has given a call for a nationwide strike. This Bharat Badh will be observed on this Sunday, i.e. June 10 to commemorate the end of their agitation. It is noteworthy, that Since June 1, the farmers are on protests in …
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