Guwahati: The Assam government Repeal Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1935 in the state. This decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma late on Friday night. Now all marriages in the state will be done under the Special Marriage Act. Minister of State Jayant Mallabarua called it.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann new Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) has set a new standard in reacting to emergencies on highways with in two weeks. With the average record response time of 7.21 minutes surpasses the platinum 10 minute benchmark established by developed nations for emergency services. Between February 1st to 15th Punjab reported 322 accidents.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Saturday (February 17) launched INSAT-3DS, a satellite that provides accurate weather information. It was launched at 5.35 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. The satellite will be launched by GSLV Mk II rocket. In a short time it will be deployed in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).