Odisha CM slams Oppn over Women’s Reservation Bill, calls April 17 ‘Black Day’
Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday targeted opposition parties led by the Congress for blocking the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, intended to implement one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies, saying that the women of the country will give a befitting reply […]
Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh says govt committed to ‘Viksit Delhi, Harit Delhi’
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Minister for Delhi Social Welfare and MLA from Bawana Assembly Constituency, Ravinder Indraj Singh, inaugurated the newly constructed Phirni Road in Dariyapur Kalan, developed at an approximate cost of Rs 5.73 crore, an official said on Sunday. The road connects the Dada Maldev Talab side to Nangal Mor Road in […]
CM Rekha Gupta orders drafting of ‘Delhi Semiconductor Policy’
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the drafting of the ‘Delhi Semiconductor Policy’, aimed at positioning the capital as a key hub for semiconductor design, advanced research and development, and assembly and allied activities. Gupta said the initiative marks a step towards promoting high-value technology sectors in Delhi. The Chief […]
NDMC’s green initiative gaining strength through public participation: Kuljeet Singh Chahal
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Sunday that “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” is not merely a campaign but an emotional and social commitment that inspires us to honour our mothers while fulfilling our responsibilities towards nature. Leading the plantation drive in Palika Niwas Housing Complex in Lodhi […]
Northeast India a ‘Cultural Mosaic’ of diverse tribes, says Nagaland Governor
Kohima, April 19 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Sunday highlighted the rich cultural diversity of Northeast India, describing the region as a vibrant mosaic of traditions. He noted that it is home to numerous tribes, each with its own distinct languages, attire, music, dance forms and customs, reflecting the unique heritage of the […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights Rs 90,000-crore railway expansion in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 19 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday underlined the rapid transformation of railway infrastructure in Odisha, emphasising the Union government’s strong focus on connectivity and capacity enhancement across the state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of India’s first advanced 3D glass semiconductor packaging unit in Bhubaneswar, Union Minister Vaishnaw told that […]
Brazil, Mexico and Spain urge action over humanitarian crisis in Cuba
Madrid, April 19 (IANS) The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Cuban people and urged necessary measures to ease the situation, according to a joint statement published on the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s website. The three governments on Saturday, also called relevant parties to avoid actions […]
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: Japanese military
Seoul, April 19 (IANS) North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the missiles launched from the Sinpho area in the North at around 6:10 a.m., and they flew about 140 kilometres. “Our military is closely monitoring […]
NATO chief dismisses fears of US withdrawal
Berlin, April 19 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed concerns over a potential US withdrawal from the alliance in an interview. In an interview published on Saturday, with the German newspaper WELT AM SONNTAG, Rutte said he does not see the United States leaving NATO, but stressed the need for a stronger Europe within […]
South Korea denounces North Korea’s missile launch, calls for immediate halt
Seoul, April 19 (IANS) South Korea’s presidential Office of National Security on Sunday condemned North Korea’s ballistic missile launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions, calling for an immediate halt. The office convened an emergency meeting led by Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Hyun-jong to analyse and assess the North’s latest missile launch, […]
