Nitish Kumar has to resign from one post under constitutional mandate: NDA leaders
Patna, March 27 (IANS) A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha. After receiving his certificate of election on March 16, Nitish Kumar is now bound by constitutional provisions that require him to resign from one of his legislative memberships within 14 days. If he […]
Bihar: Ram Navami festivities light up Patna
Patna, March 27 (IANS) A grand and vibrant celebration is unfolding in Patna on the occasion of Ram Navami, with massive processions and devotional fervour gripping the city. At the heart of the celebrations, Dak Bungalow Crossing—also known as Shri Ram Chowk—has become the central hub where 52 grand tableaux from various Puja committees are […]
PM Modi rallies states to tackle West Asia crisis with ‘Team India’ approach
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a video conference with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in light of the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and supply chains. Expressing confidence that India will overcome the challenge […]
Gujarat: New ‘Rain Basera’ at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital provides safe lodging for patients’ relatives
Ahmedabad, March 27 (IANS) The Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad has opened a new modern facility, the ‘Rain Basera’, to provide secure and dignified accommodation for relatives of patients. The 858-bed building, constructed at a cost of Rs 60 crore on the hospital campus in Asarva locality, is aimed at easing the difficulties faced by families […]
Manipur CM vows support for higher education, skill development
Imphal, March 27 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday reaffirmed that his government is fully committed to supporting higher education and skill development in the state. The Chief Minister, along with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, addressed the 15th convocation ceremony of Manipur University. He said the government will continue to work […]
Nagaland Assembly defers FNTA Bill after MHA seeks more time
Kohima, March 27 (IANS) The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Nagaland Assembly on March 26 to grant greater economic and constitutional powers to six districts inhabited by seven backward tribes, has been deferred to the next emergent session of the House. Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Paton introduced the Bill […]
Bairabi-Sairang rail line is ‘game changer’ for Mizoram: Guv
Aizawl, March 27 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Friday described the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang railway line as a transformative project for the state’s hilly terrain. The new railway line, inaugurated by PM Modi on September 13, 2025, is expected to significantly boost connectivity and economic development in mountainous Mizoram. The Governor, […]
Karnataka flags LPG shortage, seeks higher allocation at PM-CMs meet
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Karnataka on Friday pitched for a higher allocation of LPG for commercial use, particularly for the hospitality sector, during the Prime Minister–Chief Ministers’ meeting, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Covid-style coordination between the Centre and states to tackle the current situation. Karnataka Food Minister K.H. Muniyappa, who represented […]
Row over ‘fraud’ godman: Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maha NCP women’s wing chief
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, who was embroiled in the self-styled godman Captain Ashok Kharat controversy, on Friday finally resigned from her post as the President of the Maharashtra NCP women’s wing. She has forwarded her resignation to the NCP national president and state Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. Chakankar, amid demand […]
Gujarat appoints 21 IAS officers as in-charge secretaries ahead of local body polls
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has appointed 21 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers as in-charge secretaries for various districts, as part of a wider administrative exercise aimed at strengthening district-level governance. In its order issued on Friday, the department said the appointments were made after taking into account vacancies arising from recent promotions, […]
