Manipur: Tension erupts after houses, huts burnt; security forces launch operations

Imphal, Jan 27 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district after three houses and four makeshift huts were set ablaze, prompting security forces to launch operations in the affected area, officials said on Tuesday. A police official said investigations are underway into the incident, which occurred at K. Songlung Part II village, located around 23 […]
Delhi govt expands dialysis services at Dwarka hospital

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening public healthcare delivery, the Delhi government’s Indira Gandhi Hospital (IGH) in Dwarka has expanded dialysis services along with multiple critical facilities, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday. He said the new service reinforces Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government’s commitment to accessible, timely […]
Model Youth Gram Sabha winners to be awarded tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj S.P. Singh Baghel will hand over awards to winners of the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) on Wednesday, recognising their understanding of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system envisaged under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, an official said. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta […]
NITI Aayog draws roadmap to boost India’s circular economy

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched three reports on Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India. These reports analyse challenges in the circular economy ecosystem in India and provide recommendations for infrastructure development, sector formalisation, strengthening the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, and […]
Gujarat Governor releases book on ghosts of hills

Chandigarh, Jan 27 (IANS) The Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat Acharya Devvrat on Tuesday released the “Ghosts, Horror and Hills” at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. The book has been authored by Aditya Kant, a senior journalist, academician and author of the book ‘High on Kasol’. Complimenting the author for the book, the Governor said even […]
BJP targeting Miya-Muslim community: Assam Congress

Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress MLA Rakibuddin Ahmed on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the ruling party of indulging in divisive politics by targeting the Miya-Muslim community and raising serious objections over alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls at the Boko-Chaygaon Co-District Commissioner’s office. Speaking to reporters at Goraimari in Assam’s […]
Women at core of TN’s growth vision: MK Stalin at global summit

Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday reaffirmed the Tamil Nadu government’s commitment to building robust infrastructure and social systems that empower women to study, live independently, pursue entrepreneurship, and live without fear. Addressing the two-day Global Women’s Summit in Chennai, he said women would play a decisive role in realising […]
Telangana: Tiger movement poses no threat to human life, says Forest Dept

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Though Telangana has been witnessing movement of tigers around human habitations, the big cats are consciously avoiding coming into contact with human beings and are not a threat to human life, the State Forest Department said on Tuesday. The department has been proactive since the entry of the tiger into districts […]
Arunachal: Indian Army showcases weapons at ‘Know Your Army campaign

Itanagar, Jan 27 (IANS) The Indian Army continues to showcase its latest weapons systems and operational capabilities across various border states in the Northeast, highlighting its preparedness, technological strength, and commitment to safeguarding the region’s security and territorial integrity. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Spearhead Division of Spear Corps conducted a […]
Celebrate special occasions by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children: Odisha Dy CM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday appealed to citizens to mark special occasions in their lives by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children in their localities to help eliminate malnutrition in the state. She appealed to a special programme held at the State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC) in Bhubaneswar. […]