Odisha defers CM’s public grievance hearing as heatwave batters state
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday announced the postponement of the Chief Minister’s public grievance hearing programme, scheduled to be held on Monday, owing to the prevailing severe heatwave conditions across the state. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department of Odisha made the announcement on Sunday through an official statement. The […]
Arunachal Guv pays tribute to veterans, honours soldiers’ supreme sacrifices
Itanagar, April 26 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of military veterans and honoured the supreme sacrifices made by soldiers in service to the nation, emphasising their enduring role in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and unity. Addressing a mega veterans rally, the Governor also […]
‘Viksit Bharat’ can only be realised through labour empowerment, says Haryana CM
Chandigarh, April 26 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Sunday that the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, can only be realised through active participation and labour empowerment. He emphasised the strength of both the national and state economies is fundamentally anchored in the […]
Telangana Governor nominates Azharuddin, Kodandaram as MLCs
Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday nominated state minister Mohammad Azharuddin and Prof. M. Kodandaram as members of the Telangana Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota. However, the nominations will be subject to the final outcome of all the appeals pending in this regard, according to a notification issued by […]
Virendra Kumar bats for better last-mile delivery of social welfare schemes
Chandigarh, April 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar led discussions at a National Chintan Shivir here that saw a consensus on a set of time-bound, actionable recommendations to strengthen last-mile delivery of social justice schemes, an official said on Sunday. The Minister said, “The three-day National Chintan Shivir provided a […]
CM Mamata alleges misuse of CRPF, police in Assembly elections
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI) were using CRPF and police personnel to influence the ongoing Assembly elections. Addressing an election rally at Camac Street under the Bhabanipur constituency, Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP, accusing it of using […]
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducts operation to monitor cyber offenders
Hyderabad, April 26 (IANS) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) conducted ‘Operation Crackdown 2.0’ across the state to monitor cyber offenders who were arrested in the past to prevent repeat offences and continued involvement in illegal activities, a senior official said on Sunday. The TGCSB, in coordination with law & order police, launched the crackdown […]
Delhi L-G Sandhu condoles demise of iconic photographer Raghu Rai
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Sunday condoled the demise of celebrated photographer Raghu Rai. “The world of photography has lost a legend with the passing of Shri Raghu Rai Ji,” said Sandhu in a message on X. “A maestro behind the lens, his work seamlessly blended technical brilliance with […]
India hands over assistance for cultural, heritage preservation in Tuvalu
Funafuti, April 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has handed over a cheque for the preservation of cultural and heritage sites during his official visit to the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu. The minister attended the State Banquet hosted by the Govt of Tuvalu during his first official visit to […]
India provides watercraft to Sri Lankan Coast Guard for search and rescue
Colombo, April 26 (IANS) India handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) and safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on Sunday. The Indian government is assisting in enhancing the Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s capability in near-shore Search and Rescue (SAR), the High Commission of India in Colombo said on its X handle. The Defence […]
