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  Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces formation of new district in state: Check name, other details

  Haryana | December 16, 2025 17:44 IST

  Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that Hansi will be declared the state's 23rd district, with the notification expected within a week. The move is aimed at improving administration and accelerating development in the region.

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  Summer vacation in Himachal's Una to be split into two parts: Check when classes will resume?

  Education | May 28, 2025 12:24 IST

  The Education Department of Himachal Pradesh has announced holidays for one of its districts due to heatwave conditions. This decision has been made as a precautionary measure to ensure students' well-being. Scroll down to know more.

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  Massive turnout in Hong Kong district polls

  World | November 24, 2019 15:01 IST

  Although the position of councillor has little political relevance, Sunday's elections are seen as a barometer to gauge the political leanings of the city in the wake of the pro-democracy movement that has led to prolonged protests on the streets in recent months, as well as determine the support enjoyed by the pro-mainland Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

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  Congress appoints 11 new district chiefs in UP

  India | November 07, 2019 19:56 IST

  The new district unit presidents were appointed in the cities of Unnao and Barabanki, adjoining Lucknow. Besides, Meerut and Shamli districts also got district and city chiefs.

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  Mandi cleanest district in hilly areas of India, Sindhudurg in plains: Survey

  Lifestyle | September 09, 2016 13:59 IST

  Mandi in Himachal Pradesh is the cleanest district in the hilly areas of rural India, whereas Sindhudurg in Maharashtra has earned the tag of the cleanest among districts in plains, according to a report released

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  162 children die in four months in Paks Tharparkar

  World | May 03, 2016 7:24 IST

  Karachi:Around 162 children have died in Pakistans Tharparkar district in southern Sindh province in the last four months due to inadequate medical facilities, clean drinking water, malnutrition and other complicated diseases, officials said. Accordi

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  Tarun Gogoi announces five new districts in Assam on I-Day

  Politics | August 15, 2015 21:34 IST

  Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today announced creation of five new districts in the state in order to bring administration closer to the public.  In his Independence Day speech after hoisting the national flag

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  PM Modi likely to visit Varanasi on July 16

  Politics | July 04, 2015 21:30 IST

  Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had to cancel his scheduled trip to his parliamentary constituency on June 28 due to heavy rainfall, is now likely to visit on July 16.Union Minister of Tourism Mahesh

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  Indian cricketer Suresh Raina visits Line of Control

  Cricket | August 11, 2014 8:57 IST

  Srinagar:  Indian cricketer Suresh Raina visited a forward post of the army in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday to boost the morale of the soldiers and acquaint himself with the hardships they face while protecting the

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  J&K govt launches mobile medical units for rural districts

  India | September 01, 2013 18:54 IST

  Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has launched mobile medical units in three mountainous districts to cater to the rural population.One mobile medical unit each had been sent to Rajouri, Udhampur and Doda districts and the

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  Akhilesh seeks clarification from bureaucrats of 10 districts

  India | July 27, 2013 22:26 IST

  Lucknow, Jul 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today sought clarification from senior bureaucrats of 10 districts for the below par performance in the implementation of development schemes.Taking a serious note of the under-performance

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  Rs 1000 crore central help on anvil for Maoist-hit districts

  India | July 24, 2013 21:40 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 24: In a bid to tackle the Naxal menace, government will provide a stand-alone Rs 1000 crore additional central assistance to districts affected by Maoist-violence for strengthening development and welfare initiatives there.A

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  Myanmar lifts emergency in riot-hit district

  World | July 20, 2013 11:38 IST

  Yangon, July 20: The Myanmar government Saturday announced lifting of the state of emergency in four riot-hit towns in Meikhtila district 120 days after the imposition, saying that peace and stability have been restored in

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  Polling Continues In Nagpur, Thane, 27 Dist Panchayats

  India | February 07, 2012 11:16 IST

  Nagpur, Feb 7: Polling is continuing in 27 district zila  panchayats including Nagpur and Thane today.Tight security is in place with nearly 4,000 policemen and two battalions of Home Guards on the job. 312 polling

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  Rahul Lashes Out At UP Govt, Meets Lakhimpur Slain Girl's Family

  India | June 30, 2011 10:45 IST

  Lucknow, Jun 29 : In another sudden visit, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited the family of the minor girl who was brutally murdered and hung  in the police station presmises  of Nighasan

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  Greater Noida Authority To Move Supreme Court

  India | May 21, 2011 16:44 IST

  Greater Noida (UP), May 21: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority is planning to move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order setting aside acquisition of land in Gautam Buddh Nagar district.The authority