Mamata Banerjee’s ‘can run it from here’ remark raises questions over Trinamool’s role in INDIA bloc
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s assertion that she can run the INDIA bloc from West Bengal has raised questions over Trinamool Congress’ role in the Opposition alliance. After CM Banerjee’s remark in an interview with a private news channel on Friday, political observers feel that although she did not name anyone in […]
Maha Assembly’s three-day special session begins, legislators set to take oath
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced a three-day special session on Saturday with the newly-elected legislators set to take oath. Kalidas Kolambkar has been appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker to oversee the proceedings. The session marks the formal beginning of a new legislative term following the recent Assembly elections in the […]
Bank loan fraud: Kuwait officials to arrive in Kerala to register more cases
Kochi, Dec 7 (IANS) After police registered 10 FIRs against Keralaites who left Kuwait after availing bank loans, a team of officials from the West Asian country will be arriving here to take steps to register more complaints. The cases were filed on the complainant of Kuwaiti national Muhammad Abdul Vassey Kamran. One case has […]
Centre committed to ensuring quality school education to all, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to providing quality school education to every section of society, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP). On Friday, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and […]
Cyclone Fengal: Central team to assess damage in TN, Puducherry
Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) An inter-ministerial team of the Centre has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Tamil Nadu government has submitted an initial assessment report estimating a need for Rs 2,475 crore in relief. Chief Minister Stalin had earlier […]
Committed to improving connectivity: PM Modi on approving fourth phase of Delhi Metro
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) As the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV, the PM on Saturday expressed the government’s commitment to improving connectivity across the country. Taking this to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote in a post, “We are […]
Modi surname case: LoP Gandhi’s plea for personal appearance exemption to be heard today
Ranchi, Dec 7 (IANS) The petition filed by Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi seeking personal exemption from court appearances in the defamation case over his past remarks on the ‘Modi surname’ will be heard on Saturday. Summons for the Congress MP’s personal appearance were issued by Ranchi’s MP/MLA Special Court, […]
PM to address BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav today
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a virtual address at the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav, a grand celebration marking 50 years of selfless service by volunteers of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) Sanstha. The event, held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, honours the dedication of over 100,000 […]
Terrified TN villagers send SOS to forest dept as elephant herd comes close
Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Villagers of Gudallur district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday called on the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to take immediate action to drive away a herd of wild elephants camping in a forest area just 2 km away from residential zones. M. Lokanathan, a farmer in Gudalur, told IANS, “A herd of […]
Migratory birds create riot of colour as they keep tryst with Kashmir wetlands
Srinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) The evening cackle in the sky as a large flock of migratory birds start descending on the water surface announces the fact that these avian visitors are keeping their annual tryst with Kashmir Valley. The kaleidoscopic view on the water surface inside the Hokersar bird reserve on the outskirts of Srinagar […]
