Uttarakhand: Over 200 Chamoli women get training under PMKVY, start earning money
Chamoli, March 18 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce. In Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, many residents, particularly women, have received adequate training under the scheme for various vocational activities, and today they are equipped with the skills to earn […]
Punjab to claim Rs 1.44 lakh crore from Rajasthan for water usage, says CM Mann
Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the state would stake a claim to Rs 1.44 lakh crore from Rajasthan for decades of unpaid water usage, making it clear that Rajasthan must either release Punjab’s rightful dues or stop drawing water, while also calling for a review of the […]
Bihar plans steel plant in Jamui, nuclear plant in Nawada: Deputy CM
Patna, March 18 (IANS) With the aim of accelerating industrial growth in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced a series of major development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’. Addressing public gatherings alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Choudhary revealed plans to establish a Rs 6,000 crore steel plant […]
Go door to door to counter lies: Pinarayi Vijayan urges cadres
Kannur, March 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday launched his election campaign with a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing them of abandoning political decency and resorting to false propaganda as he seeks an unprecedented third consecutive term in Kerala. Addressing the LDF convention in his own constituency, which he won with a […]
Mizoram: Aizawl Municipal Corporation poll set for April 21
Aizawl, March 18 (IANS) The Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday announced that elections to the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) will be held on April 21. State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana, while announcing the schedule, said the statutory notification for the AMC elections was issued on Wednesday. The last date for filing nominations […]
Gujarat CM directs officials to act on MLAs’ suggestions from Budget Session
Gandhinagar, March 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed administrative machinery to act immediately on suggestions and representations made by legislators during the ongoing Budget session. The aim is to translate Assembly discussions into policy action and administrative decisions. The directive was issued at a State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Patel […]
CM responsible for maintaining discipline among MLAs, says Shivakumar
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Amid the leadership tussle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday maintained that the responsibility of maintaining discipline among MLAs lies with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Interacting with the media here, Shivakumar, asked whether MLAs are holding meetings without informing the party leadership, said: “It is the responsibility of the […]
Bengal Deputy CM will be from Muslim community, claims Humayun Kabir
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) founder Humayun Kabir on Wednesday, during an interaction with IANS, claimed that in the coming days West Bengal will have a Muslim Deputy Chief Minister. West Bengal will vote in two phases in the Assembly elections scheduled to be held on April 23 and April 29. The […]
Bengaluru airport height restrictions hindering development works, should be reviewed: Shivakumar
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the height restrictions imposed on buildings around HAL Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, the Indian Air Force base, and the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru are hindering development works, and a request has been made to the Union Civil Aviation Minister to […]
Bihar: Nitish Kumar hosts Dawat-e-Iftar
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hosted what is being seen as his final Dawat-e-Iftar at his official residence in Patna on Wednesday, marking the end of a long-standing tradition he has upheld since assuming office in 2005. Except during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumar has organised the annual Iftar gathering, personally overseeing […]
