Telangana govt makes cancer notifiable for reliable data
Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) The government of Telangana has declared cancer a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all government and private hospitals to report all cases of cancer. The Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare issued a Government Order in this regard on Tuesday, providing a mandatory reporting mechanism for all diagnosed cancer […]
Maharashtra clears MahaGeoTech, resilience programme
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) In a bid to modernise governance and strengthen disaster management, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved two major initiatives: the establishment of the Maharashtra Geotechnology Application Centre (MahaGeoTech) and the implementation of the Maharashtra Resilience Development Programme. To accelerate administrative efficiency using cutting-edge technology, the […]
Congress unveils Bengal manifesto, prioritises economy over doles
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the two-phase assembly elections in West Bengal later this month, giving priority to an alternative economic model to improve fiscal health, attract investment and generate employment over distributing doles under different schemes, which is the signature propaganda tool of the ruling Trinamool Congress. After […]
MP govt to hold week-long Ambedkar anniversary events
Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) Framing an outreach push around social harmony and grassroots mobilisation, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Madhya Pradesh government has announced a week-long programme calendar from April 8 to April 14 to mark the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar. The decision was conveyed by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during a meeting of […]
Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu vows to make Fire Dept a role model
Amaravati, April 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that the Andhra Pradesh Fire and Disaster Management Department will be developed into a role model for other states in the country. He flagged off newly inducted advanced fire tenders and equipment at parade grounds here. As part of the department’s […]
Delhi govt doubles gas cylinders for migrant labourers to 1,368 cylinders
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Under Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s instruction, the government has enhanced commercial LPG availability, doubling allocation for migrant labourers and students from 180 to 360 cylinders daily (19 kg equivalent), an official said. This follows the revised order allocating a total of 6,480 cylinders (19kg equivalent) across sectors, with essential […]
LPG cylinders ensured for weddings in Rajasthan: Minister
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in the state, along with the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara. Senior officials from the department and […]
Campaign peaceful in Davanagere South, Bagalkot: Shivakumar
Davanagere, April 7 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar said that campaigning in the bye-election constituencies of Bagalkot and Davanagere South has been conducted peacefully so far, and congratulated all political parties for maintaining decorum. Speaking to reporters in Davanagere on Tuesday, he said government officials have extended full […]
Trump invokes faith in Iran war rhetoric
Washington, April 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump invoked religious language to justify US actions in the Iran conflict, saying he believed “God supports” the American position. “I do. Because God is good,” Trump said when asked if he believed divine backing existed for the war. “God wants to see people taken care of.” The […]
30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, return journey underway
Colombo, April 7 (IANS) Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently on their way back home, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced. Sharing the update on X, the Indian mission said, “30 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka today and are on their way home.” The detention […]
