Delhi Zoo welcomes three lion cubs in rare repeat breeding in same year
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Delhi Zoo has welcomed three Asiatic lion cubs in a rare feat of repeat breeding in the same year involving the pair of lioness Mahagauri and lion Maheshwar, an official said on Friday. The lioness and her three newborn cubs are presently housed in a secure maternity enclosure, where […]
Gujarat: Nine new civic bodies to get free govt land for key public infra
Gandhinagar, July 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday decided to provide government land free of cost for five years to nine newly formed municipal corporations to help them develop essential civic infrastructure during their transition from municipalities to municipal corporations. The decision, taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, applies to the municipal corporations of […]
Arunachal can emerge as a hub for premium organic tea: Guv Parnaik
Itanagar, July 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) said on Friday that the state possesses immense potential to produce high-quality organic tea and can make a significant contribution to rural livelihoods, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth, particularly in its eastern and foothill districts. A delegation of the Arunachal Pradesh Small Tea […]
Ratha Yatra: Odisha CM reviews preparations, directs foolproof security measures
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday reviewed the preparations for the annual Ratha Yatra during a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here and stressed better coordination, communication and safety measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival. The review came days after the Chief Minister held a […]
CM Fadnavis rules out CBI probe into Ajit Pawar aircraft crash before AAIB report
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) On the final day of the State Legislature’s Monsoon Session on Friday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis detailed the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in an aircraft crash. Responding to queries on why the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not taken over the […]
Planning failures double Maha’s Jal Jeevan Mission cost to Rs 26,410 cr: CAG
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a scathing observation on the implementation of the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Maharashtra, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed that a staggering 75 per cent of water supply schemes remained incomplete between 2019 and 2024. It further pointed out that poor planning, missing baseline […]
Gujarat: Rs 1.5 crore flood relief disbursed to families in Surat
Surat, July 10 (IANS) Surat district authorities have disbursed Rs 1.5 crore in flood relief to 2,500 affected families within two days as surveys continue across waterlogged areas, while insurance companies have been directed to expedite compensation claims for traders who suffered losses during the recent heavy rains. District Collector Tejas Parmar said survey teams […]
Indian Coast Guard holds deliberations with shipbuilders and design houses on future platforms
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), which is planning to expand its fleet with modern, state-of-the-art platforms, organised a one-day conference themed “Extending Capability for Distant Horizons” at Coast Guard headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. The conference, inaugurated by Paramesh Sivamani, ICG Director General, brought together leading Indian shipyards and […]
Andhra Cabinet approves special NIA court in Visakhapatnam
Amaravati, July 10 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved the establishment of a special court in Visakhapatnam to try cases registered under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat. Minister for Law and Minority […]
Deeply moved by warm welcome from Indian community in New Zealand: PM Modi
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was deeply moved by the warm welcome accorded to him by the Indian community in New Zealand. He said that the enthusiasm on display reflected the Indian diaspora’s enduring connection with India. Sharing glimpses of the welcome accorded to him, PM Modi posted […]
