Agnipath scheme: Govt keepS close eye on violent protests

New Delhi, June 16 (BPNS)  Amid reports of violent protests in various states against the recently announced ‘Agnipath’ scheme, the government tried to assuage the concerns raised over the new recruitment plan for the armed forces while keeping a close eye on the situation. Sources said that the Centre is in touch with the governments […]

Naveen Jindal gets fresh death threats over ‘controversial’ remarks

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS)  Former BJP leader Naveen Jindal has lodged a fresh complaint with the Delhi Police against unknown persons for threatening him over his controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad through emails. Jindal allegedly received four emails containing threats from unknown senders. He immediately lodged a complaint with DCP East Delhi office. “They […]

TN Class 10, 12 board exam results on June 20

Chennai, June 16 (BPNS) The Directorate of Government Examinations of Tamil Nadu will release the Class 10th and 12th results of the state board examinations on June 20th. The class 12th board examination results will be declared at 9.30 am on June 20th while the Class 10th board examination results will be declared at 12 pm, a statement from the […]

PMK cautions TN government over Mekedatu dam issue

Chennai, June 16 (BPNS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) , political arm of the powerful Vanniyar community has warned the state government over the Mekedatu dam issue and called upon the state government to be proactive on the issue. Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, president of PMK on Thursday urged the state government to have clear-cut plans […]

Second airport at Chennai: TN delegation to meet minister

Chennai, June 16 (BPNS) A Tamil Nadu delegation led by state industries minister, Thangam Thenarasu, and comprising of officials will meet the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on June 17th, Friday. The delegation is to discuss with the Union minister the improvement of civil aviation facilities in the state with special […]

India helping Sri Lanka fight economic crisis: Union Minister

Chennai, June 16 (BPNS) Union Minister of state for external affairs and senior leader of BJP, V. Muraleedharan has said that India is helping Sri Lanka fight its economic crisis. The Union minister was addressing the students of Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore on Thursday. He said that the Union government had […]