SIR aimed at curbing illegal infiltration: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday responded strongly to the ongoing debate surrounding the Special Revision of electoral rolls in the state, asserting that the government’s actions are driven by public concern over illegal infiltration and mounting demographic pressure, and not by any intent to target a particular community. […]
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges NSS volunteers to lead disciplined life
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Stressing discipline in life, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with the My Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent of the Republic Day Parade during a call-on at his official residence here, an official said. Addressing the students, the Vice President expressed happiness at meeting the young volunteers […]
Bengal govt announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for families of Anandapur fire victims
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those killed or missing in the devastating warehouse fire in Anandapur. The announcement was made by State Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim during his visit to the fire site on Tuesday […]
Andhra Pradesh to develop 10 districts as horticulture clusters
Amaravati, Jan 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop the Rayalseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts as horticultural hubs. The Chief Minister conducted a review meeting with ministers and senior officials on integrated development plans to develop 10 districts as horticulture […]
Tripura CM rejects TMP’s demand for Roman script for tribal Kokborok language
Agartala, Jan 27 (IANS) In a significant political development, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday rejected the Tipra Motha Party’s (TMP) demand to introduce the Roman script for the tribal Kokborok language, the mother tongue of nine of the 19 tribal communities residing in the state. The Chief Minister’s rejection of the demand assumes […]
Texas Governor questions H-1B visas in State schools
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration is examining the use of H-1B visas in the state’s public schools, universities, and other taxpayer-funded institutions, questioning whether foreign workers are being hired for jobs that Texans can readily fill. Speaking on The Mark Davis Show on Monday, Abbott said his office has […]
Death toll rises to 28 amid severe winter storm across US
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 28 weather-related deaths were reported as a massive winter storm dumped snow across dozens of US states over the weekend, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school closures. The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in […]
Sudanese army says it entered Dilling after more than two years under siege
Khartoum, Jan 27 (IANS) The Sudanese army said that its forces had entered the southern city of Dilling after breaking a siege imposed for more than two years by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North. In a brief statement on Monday, the army said its troops, backed by […]
India, UN chief call for reforming UNSC urgently; Guterres says rule of law being ‘replaced’ by law of jungle
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have called for urgently reforming the Security Council in the face of dire challenges to the world organisation. India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish on Monday said the reform must add permanent members to make the international rule of law effective when the world organisation “at […]
Chinese scientists identify key Ebola virus mutation
Beijing, Jan 27 (IANS) Chinese researchers have unveiled a crucial mutation in the Ebola virus that significantly enhanced its infectivity during a major outbreak, providing new insights for epidemic surveillance and drug development. The study, published in the journal Cell, focused on the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
