Bihar CM directs authorities to take measures for bridge safety
Patna July 4 (IANS) After frequent incidents of bridge collapse in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the Rural Works Department to develop a maintenance policy aligned with the Road Construction Department’s standards to improve infrastructure safety and longevity. The Chief Minister asked the officials of the departments to prepare Standard Operating Procedures […]
Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance
Amaravati, July 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, seeking financial assistance for rebuilding the state. The meeting lasted for half an hour during which CM Naidu explained to PM Modi the assistance the state requires to tide over the difficult financial situation. […]
MP govt to find new revenue resources for Tribals under PESA Act
Bhopal, July 4 (IANS) After the Central government notified the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in Madhya Pradesh, the state government is giving an extra push for the execution of the wide range of plans for the transformation of the Tribals in the state. The revenue resources of the Tribal communities in Madhya […]
Ajit Pawar lavishes self-praise, plays victim; MVA says sops ‘no favour’ to Maha
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Taking political circles by surprise, ruling Mahayuti ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar posted a video statement praising himself on the Maharashtra budget (2024-2025), and then playing the victim card, inviting flak from the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), here on Thursday. Terming it as […]
Supriya Sule accuses MahaYuti govt of playing ‘jumla’ politics ahead of Assembly polls
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) NCP MP Supriya Sule on Thursday accused the MahaYuti government of playing “jumla” politics in the run-up to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections slated for September-October this year. The trigger for her outburst was the MahaYuti government’s slew of announcements in the Budget, including Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana. She also asked […]
Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter. The Finance Ministry in a circular dated July 3, said: “It is announced for general information that during the year […]
MUDA case: K’taka BJP continues attack on CM, seeks resignation
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation over irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Addressing the media, senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka said, “I have not got the copy of the order in which the government has given its consent.” “Thousands of […]
Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO
Astana, July 4 (IANS) Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its “original goals”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a “decisive response” from the grouping which must “naturally” give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. PM Modi’s remarks, delivered by External Affairs […]
Two more arrested in Bengal’s Chopra assault case
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) The West Bengal Police, on Thursday, arrested two more persons in the case of assault on a woman in a Kangaroo Court at Chopra in North Dinajpur district, a video of which has gone viral. With this, the total number of arrests so far has risen to four. State police sources […]
Dalai Lama able to walk after knee replacement surgery, say personal physicians
Dharamsala, July 4 (IANS) After a successful knee replacement surgery at a top New York hospital, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is rapidly recovering and able to walk, two of his personal physicians said on Thursday. “His Holiness is rapidly recovering and able to walk. Soon, he will move to a place with a […]
