Kerala govt to introduce permanent nativity card: CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced measures to assist eligible voters who face difficulties due to the latest revision of the voter list and introduced a permanent nativity card to streamline proof of residence and identity in the state. Speaking to the media, Vijayan said as part of the 2025 […]
Odisha names Anu Garg as new Chief Secretary
Bhubaneswar, Dec 24 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday appointed Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, as the new Chief Secretary of the state, as per an official notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) department on Wednesday. The 1991 batch Odisha cadre IAS officer Garg will replace incumbent […]
Maha municipal polls: Eknath Shinde, actor Govinda among 40 ‘Star Campaigners’ announced by Shiv Sena
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) In preparation for the upcoming Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, the Shiv Sena has officially released its list of 40 “Star Campaigners”. The announcement, issued under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister and Chief party Leader Eknath Shinde, invoked the blessings of the late Balasaheb Thackeray and former Shiv Sena Thane Chief […]
No mining, no dilution: Central govt throws full shield over Aravallis
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) In a decisive move to curb illegal mining and strengthen ecological protection, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has directed state governments to impose a “complete ban on the grant of any new mining leases in the Aravallis”, covering the entire mountain range from Delhi to […]
In Gujarat’s Aravalli, rural women reap benefits of government schemes
Gandhinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) The women-centric schemes run by the Central government, in collaboration with state governments, are bringing a sea-change in the lives of women across the country, in rural as well as urban centres. In Gujarat’s Aravalli district, the success of women-centric schemes is evident as they take advantage of government welfare programs […]
Haryana writing farmers’ prosperity through collaboration, says HM Amit Shah
Panchkula, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, addressed a Cooperative Conference organised by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) on the theme ‘Role of Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture’ here, with the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several other dignitaries were also present. Home Minister Shah said, “Haryana, connected […]
Gujarat CM directs swift redressal of public grievances at December ‘SWAGAT’ programme
Gandhinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Wednesday, called upon all state government departments to work in coordination to ensure prompt and effective resolution of grievances raised by citizens under the state-level ‘SWAGAT’ (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) online public grievance redressal programme, government officials said. Chairing the […]
Three saplings for every tree cut: DM clarifies rules on Pirpainti Power Project
Bhagalpur, Dec 24 (IANS) Amid ongoing development work for the proposed power plant in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, concerns from local farmers have begun to surface, particularly over the removal of trees from government-acquired land in the Pirpainti area. As preparations related to construction move forward, the district administration has sought to reassure residents that environmental […]
HM Amit Shah to inaugurate Growth Summit in MP tomorrow
Bhopal, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a major state-level event titled ‘Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit – Investment to Employment’ on December 25, at the Mela Ground in Gwalior. Mohan Yadav will also participate in the event, which coincides with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and […]
TN govt begins phased regularisation of contract nurses, strike withdrawn after assurance
Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced the start of phased regularisation of contract nurses, with more than 1,000 to be absorbed into permanent service in the first stage, following which the protesting nurses have withdrawn their strike. The decision was taken on the directions of Chief Minister M K Stalin after […]
