Governor Parnaik encourages Arunachal students to aim for NDA
Itanagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (retd) on Friday urged the state’s students to prepare themselves to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), stressing the importance of discipline, dedication, and commitment in serving the nation. The Governor gave the call as he interacted with students from Mechukha who recently participated […]
Dharmendra Pradhan offers key suggestions to strengthen education in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday suggested a four-point key action plan to strengthen the education system in Odisha. Pradhan offered the suggestions during a high-level review meeting held here in Bhubaneswar on curriculum reform and textbook development in Odisha. The meeting focused on the implementation of the National Education […]
Tax authorities revive assessment on Tiger Global’s Flipkart share sale
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has revived the assessment proceedings against Tiger Global following the favourable Supreme Court judgment on the capital gains tax that has to be paid by the US equity investor on the sale of Flipkart shares to American retail giant Walmart for Rs 14,500 crore. A senior […]
Time-bound plan underway to tackle air pollution: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that the government is working 12 months a year, seven days a week, to control pollution in Delhi-NCR, and that a comprehensive, time-bound plan is underway to counter the challenge. Short-term and long-term plans have been prepared and are under effective implementation, […]
Modi govt changed Startup landscape, half of new firms from small cities: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Speaking to reporters here, Singh said there was […]
Gujarat CM asks Collectors to closely monitor on-ground implementation of govt schemes
Gandhinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged district Collectors across Gujarat to build a stronger, more responsive system at the district level for hearing public grievances and ensuring swift, honest resolutions. He emphasised that public trust is earned by understanding the concerns of citizens who approach the administration and responding with empathy, […]
Condition of Punjab deteriorated under AAP helm, claims Haryana CM
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said during the tenure of the AAP government in Punjab, the condition of the state has deteriorated even further compared to the period of Congress rule. He stated that Punjab has fallen far behind in law and order, development, and public welfare. CM […]
251 MCD employees get free LPG stove, cylinder under PM Ujjwala Yojana
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Free gas stoves and LPG cylinders were distributed to 251 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) employees on Friday under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, an official said. The special distribution programme was held at the Civic Centre, the MCD headquarters, he said. Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State for […]
In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power
Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved remarkable success in Bihar’s Nalanda, with close to one thousand people switching from conventional to solar energy for daily consumption. The district also ranks second in the state in subscribing to the flagship scheme and subsequently adopting solar panel-induced electricity. In a […]
With Shiv Sena UBT’s victory, Maharashtra’s Parbhani emerges as a major outlier
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) While the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has swept several municipal corporations across Maharashtra on Friday, Parbhani from the underdeveloped Marathwada region has emerged as a major outlier. In a significant blow to the ruling alliance, Uddhav Thackeray’s “Sainiks” have successfully halted the BJP’s momentum, marking a historic victory for the Shiv Sena […]
