On Monday, SpiceJet Ltd. completed its historical flight using jatropha seeds oil and a mix of aviation fuel. This flight was covered by a Bombardier Q400 aircraft which made the trip from Dehradun to New Delhi. Yes, it was more than 120 miles. This was the first successful experiment of using biofuel for flight operations.
Yesterday, another charge sheet was submitted by Special Investigation Team – CBI related to the fake encounter of a militant suspect at Naoremthong Khullen Leikai on June 28, 2011. This one is against two state police personnel; Inspector Sagopam Ibotombi and Rifleman Ajay Prakash. Both were charged with under section 307/34 IPC and 5 Explosive
Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has allocated to the category of Civilian Terrorists Victims. One statement signed by undersecretary to GOI, Niraj Singh and addressed to the chief secretaries of all states, union territories and administration of union territories, informed about this allocation. Out of these 4 seats, two seats will be
As per the available reports, the capital city of Assam is going to be connected with six international destinations. The Union civil aviation ministry is planning to make it happen under the UDAN Draft Scheme Document of International Air Connectivity Scheme. One draft of this scheme has been uploaded over the official website of ministry
Yesterday, Manipur Chief Minister N.Biren Singh was addressing reporters on the sidelines of the joint Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders’ Day held at chief minister’s secretariat. N.Biren Singh stated that his government will always take people’s wish into account before making any final decision on every issue related to this state. Regarding deferment of the
On Friday, Attorney General KK Venugopal submitted a slew of suggestions regarding live streaming of proceedings as a pilot project basis, to the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, which supported the idea. Attorney General KK Venugopal said, “Live streaming would ensure courts are decongested.” But he also clarified that live streaming
On Friday, one Congress MLA was produced before the court of Special Judge, National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Imphal. He was allegedly involved in the case of the missing of arms and ammunition from the armoury of Director General of Police pool. The NIA has been probing the case of missing 56 pistols and 58
On Wednesday night, a five-year-old girl was raped by one 22-year-old man in a village under Manesar district. The villagers caught the accused and handed him over to the police. CWC Gurugram’s chairperson Shakuntala Dhull said that the victim underwent surgery and is in a critical condition after the operation. Police Inspector Kanta Devi said,
Women police officers and female RSOs (Road Safety Officers) will tie a rakhi on the wrist of traffic violators and ask them to take a pledge to follow traffic rules in all circumstances. The Gurugram Police and Road Safety Organisation, a non-profit organization is working for repeating the success of another campaign on road safety
Yesterday, people from all walks of life have paid homage and offered floral tributes to the former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Governor, Najma Heptulla and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh led this public prayer meeting organised at City Convention Centre, Palace Compound, Imphal East. Ashes of the former prime minister arrived at Imphal Airport
