Odisha: Uproar in Assembly over BJP MLA’s remarks on Mahatma
Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly witnessed a major uproar on Thursday over alleged objectionable remarks against the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, by a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA during discussions on the supplementary budget. Opposition members from the Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a walkout and held a […]
PM Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ call must be reinforced: Tripura CM
Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday advised the state-owned Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) to work towards making the organisation financially profitable and to adopt targeted plans for employment generation. Emphasising the need to further expand Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vocal for local” initiative, the Chief Minister called for greater […]
Bihar Dy CM directs officials to keep close watch on land mafia
Patna, Dec 4 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, conducted a comprehensive review of departmental work on Thursday and directed officials to keep an eye on land mafia. Expressing serious concern over the rising number of land disputes in the state and the involvement of mafia elements […]
Tourism jumped 5 fold after Cheetah project’s success: MP CM
Sheopur, Dec 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said tourism in the state has surged five times following the successful implementation of the cheetah reintroduction project at Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Speaking at a ceremonial event marking International Cheetah Day, Yadav released African female cheetah Veera and […]
Andhra CM for grounding Partnership Summit MoUs in 45 days
Amaravati, Dec 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that more than 50 per cent of the MoUs signed at the recent CII Partnership Summit are already moving into the approval stage, and directed officials to ensure that foundation stones for these projects are laid within 45 days. He was […]
Govt’s commitment ensuring farmers get due respect and support: Tripura Minister
Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday said that the Central and state governments’ unwavering commitment to improving the lives of farmers has ensured that cultivators are finally receiving the respect they deserve. The Minister, while addressing a Workshop and Input Distribution Programme on Plant Variety Protection […]
MEA Secretary attends Finland’s National Day reception, highlights multifaceted relationship
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, attended Finland’s National Day reception as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Thursday and highlighted the multifaceted relationship between two nations guided by high-level engagements and covering diverse sectors like trade, investment, digitalisation, sustainability, culture and mobility. Sharing pictures from […]
A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam Airport, he may not have been aware till later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was himself waiting at the red carpet to welcome him. As state-sponsored RT, earlier known as Russia Today, reported, “Modi has broken […]
Operation Sagar Bandhu: India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts continue across Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dec 4 (IANS) India continues its unwavering humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with intensive search, rescue, medical, and logistics operations underway across multiple affected regions in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian High Commission in Colombo stated on Thursday. According to the Indian High Commission, the National Disaster Response […]
Experts warn US-India ties are at their ‘lowest point’ in 25 years
Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) A panel of leading American strategic experts has cautioned that the United States and India are navigating one of the most fragile phases in their relationship in nearly a quarter century, with political mistrust, stalled trade talks and geopolitical pressures testing what has long been seen in Washington as a critical […]
