Maha cabinet clears MahaNet Digital Infrastructure Limited for BharatNet expansion
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named Mahanet Digital Infrastructure Limited (MDIL) to effectively execute the upgraded BharatNet Phase-2 programme. According to the government release, MDIL will build a robust, high-speed optical fibre broadband backbone connecting all […]
Manipur govt committed to dismantling drug networks, claims CM Singh
Imphal, June 16 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday said that the State government remains firmly committed to dismantling drug networks and building a drug-free Manipur. The Chief Minister chaired a meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Civil Secretariat to review the State’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and […]
AIADMK MLA Vijayabhaskar resigns from TN Assembly amid renewed political uncertainty
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) AIADMK’s Viralimala MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister C. Vijayabaskar on Tuesday resigned from the Assembly, triggering fresh political speculation over his future course and dealing another setback to the party’s strength in the House. Vijayabaskar submitted his resignation letter to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, who later confirmed that the resignation […]
Assam seeks greater Centre’s support for irrigation, agriculture development
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Assam Irrigation, Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, seeking enhanced cooperation from the Centre for the development of the state’s irrigation and agriculture sectors. During his meeting […]
Maha Cabinet approves cyclotron project in Nagpur to boost cancer care
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) In a major boon for cancer patients across Central India, the Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the setting up of a High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated budget of Rs 300 crore. The project will develop Nagpur into a Radiopharmaceutical Innovation […]
‘Offer visitors a fresh experience’: Delhi L-G Sandhu on Khan Market makeover
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu took stock of the ongoing developmental works at the iconic Khan Market in central Delhi, reiterating the need to adhere to quality and fire safety benchmarks, an official said on Tuesday. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor discussed issues related to the modernisation […]
Kerala forms high-powered panel amid disease spike
Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 (IANS) With communicable diseases continuing to spread across Kerala, the state government has stepped up its response by constituting a high-power committee of health experts to strengthen disease surveillance and containment measures, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Tuesday. Muraleedharan on Tuesday said the committee would assess the prevailing disease situation and […]
High-speed wind, thunderstorm & hail damage houses, crops in Valley
Srinagar, June 16 (IANS) High-speed winds blew the roofs off some houses in the Sopore area as a windstorm and hailstorm lashed many parts of the Valley on Tuesday. Gusty wind, followed by rain, thunderstorms and hail, lashed many parts of the Valley in the evening, and the roofs of some houses were reportedly blown […]
Rahul Gandhi to launch ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ agitation from Rajasthan’s Kota tomorrow
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Led by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress will launch on Wednesday a nationwide “Chhatron ki Goonj” agitation from Rajasthan’s Kota against paper leaks, examination irregularities and unemployment. The campaign will also focus on other issues affecting India’s youth and recruitment-related concerns, a party leader said […]
CM Majhi reviews security, preparations for President Murmu and PM Modi’s Odisha visit
Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar to assess security arrangements and administrative preparations for the upcoming high-profile visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state on June 19 and 20. Both PM Modi and President Murmu will […]
