CM Omar hails passage of Private Universities Bill in Assembly

Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the passage of the Private Universities Bill in the Legislative Assembly, describing it as a milestone for the youth of the Union Territory. “The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards […]
Gap between rich & poor increased under BJP rule: Siddaramaiah

Bagalkot, April 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, coming down heavily on the BJP during the bypoll campaign, charged that “the BJP government has widened the gap between the rich and the poor.” Addressing a public meeting, he said: “Our government has implemented various schemes to empower the weaker sections of society and has spent […]
Manipur CM prioritises peace, harmony and development during visit to Jiribam

Imphal, April 4 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday reaffirmed that the Bharatiya Janatya Party (BJP)-led state government’s foremost priorities are restoring peace, strengthening communal harmony, and accelerating inclusive and sustainable development while safeguarding the state’s indigenous culture. Accompanied by State BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi, the Chief Minister undertook his maiden […]
Will bring Ganga water to Faridabad, promises Haryana CM to residents

Faridabad, April 4 (IANS) Promising to bring the Ganga water to Faridabad, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the ‘Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally’ here on Saturday, made several announcements. He said that to reduce vehicular pollution, major junctions in the city will be improved in a phased manner to ensure smooth traffic […]
BRO’s Project Chetak celebrates 47th Raising Day

Bikaner, April 4 (IANS) Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Saturday, marking its over four decades of dedicated service, said an official. Raised on this day in 1980 in the strategically important western sector, the project has played a vital role in developing and […]
MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia holds public hearing in Guna constituency

Gwalior, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday participated in multiple events, including a public hearing meeting held in Ashoknagar district, during his visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Guna in Madhya Pradesh. On the second day of his visit to the parliamentary constituency, Scindia inaugurated five completed projects worth Rs 9 crore, […]
MP CM hails India’s space achievements at Ujjain conference

Ujjain, April 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday praised India’s remarkable progress in space research while attending a special session on the second day of the international conference “Mahakal: The Master of Time” at the Varahamihira Astronomical Observatory in Dongla, Ujjain district. The session, themed “The Present and Future of Astronomy and Space […]
Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh credits Kumaraswamy for Vizag Steel revival

Raichur, April 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology and Human Resource Development Nara Lokesh on Saturday credited Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy with ensuring the revival of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) at Visakhapatnam, which was facing the threat of closure or privatisation. Addressing a large gathering in […]
Assam CM announces 2 free LPG cylinders, steps up attack on Opposition

Guwahati, April 4 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the BJP government would provide two free LPG cylinders annually to beneficiaries, while stepping up his attack on the Opposition during a series of election rallies across Upper Assam. Addressing large gatherings in Mahmora, Sonari, Nazira, and Mariani, CM Sarma said […]
Assam polls: Sarbananda Sonowal attacks Cong over ‘era of violence’, seeks mandate for BJP

Guwahati, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of plunging Assam into a “dark era of violence and insecurity”, and urged voters to back the BJP-led NDA to safeguard the state’s “land, identity, culture and language”. Campaigning in the […]