Bengaluru to have 175 km of Metro network by December 2027: Deputy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Dec 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the state government is expanding the Metro network in Bengaluru to tackle traffic congestion, and by December 2027, a total of 175 km of Metro routes will be operational in the city. Addressing a press conference after reviewing Metro projects with officials […]
Congress slams Modi govt over rail fare hike, demands minister’s resignation
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Congress on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led government over the recent railway fare increase, calling it a “surreptitious” move that burdens common citizens. Senior Congress leader Ajoy Kumar demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, accusing him of deteriorating the national carrier’s condition. Addressing a […]
Mizoram Guv calls for in-depth studies to strengthen rural development
Aizawl, Dec 22 (IANS) Mizoram Governor, General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), on Monday stressed the need for in-depth and evidence-based studies to better understand the challenges faced by rural communities and to formulate more effective and sustainable development plans. The Governor on Monday held an interactive session with 32 students – 11 from IIT Madras […]
Poor air quality: CAQM orders seizure of EoL BS-III polluting vehicles in NCR
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Monday directed enforcement agencies to take coercive action against End-of-Life (EoL), polluting BS-III and lower emission standard vehicles, an official said. The Commission also permitted delivery service providers and e-commerce entities to induct BS-VI petrol 2-wheelers in […]
Odisha emerging as major investment hub, says CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Monday that the state is steadily positioning itself as one of the country’s leading investment destinations, driven by proactive governance, investor-friendly policies, and robust infrastructure. Addressing a press conference upon his return from a two-day Investors’ Meet held in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister […]
Rural road transport revival likely by June 2026 from Indore: MP Minister
Bhopal, Dec 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Transport Minister Uday Pratap Singh said on Monday that a comprehensive rural road transportation system will be developed and operational by June next year at the earliest from Indore division, marking a significant step towards reviving public bus services after nearly two decades. The Minister said the BJP-led state […]
Andhra Pradesh to study Haryana policy to curb ‘belt shops’
Amaravati, Dec 22 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed the Excise Department to study the sub-lease system of Haryana to curb the menace of ‘belt shops’ or unauthorised liquor outlets in the state. At a review meeting of the department, the Chief Minister directed officials to take strict action against […]
Congress announces two committees for West Bengal ahead of 2026 Assembly polls
Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC), on Monday, approved the proposal for the constitution of the disciplinary action committee and the manifesto committee of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. Incidentally, the former West Bengal Congress President and former five-time Lok Sabha MP, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had not been given any […]
Delhi govt to roll out unified platform to monitor key schemes
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In a stride toward transparent and efficient governance, the Delhi government plans to roll out DARPAN 2.0 – an advanced, unified performance-monitoring dashboard developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), an official said on Monday. Designed as a real-time, analytics-driven platform, […]
BJD claims reality of industrial growth contradicts govt’s claims
Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday took a dig at the state government, alleging that its claims of high industrial development in Odisha are completely contrary to the situation on the ground. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, upon returning from the two-day investors’ meet and roadshow in Hyderabad, on […]
