‘Superstar-turned-interviewer’: Mohanlal ‘grills’ CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) In a political season dominated by optics and messaging, it is not often that Kerala’s biggest screen icon starts asking the questions instead of facing them. That is precisely what happened when Dadasaheb Phalke award winner and Malayalam cinema’s enduring superstar Mohanlal sat down to interview Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at […]
PM Modi’s Rajasthan visit: CM Sharma reviews preparations in Ajmer
Jaipur, Feb 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday visited Ajmer to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on February 28. He inspected the programme venue at Kayad Vishram Sthal and chaired a meeting with senior officials, issuing necessary directions to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of […]
Narmada to get two new bridges to improve connectivity for tribals
Narmada/Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday approved the construction of two new bridges in Narmada district, a move aimed at improving road connectivity for over 18,000 residents across 11 villages in the tribal region. The project has been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 302.40 crore. The decision was […]
Gujarat: Union Cabinet approves metro extension from GIFT City to Shahpur
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Feb 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC)’s North-South Corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur in Ahmedabad, a move set to strengthen connectivity between the city and the state’s financial hub. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the decision […]
Manipur CM meets PM Modi, seeks support for peace, harmony & women empowerment
New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 24 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Tuesday, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and briefed him on the initiatives taken by the new state government to restore peace and harmony in the state, officials said. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the […]
Smuggling thrives as Bihar’s liquor ban turns 10
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) It has been ten years since complete liquor prohibition was implemented in Bihar, yet liquor smugglers continue to operate fearlessly, repeatedly challenging law-enforcement agencies with ever-evolving tactics. Over the years, smugglers have been caught transporting liquor by building secret cellars inside trucks, hiding bottles in ambulances, petrol tanks, gas cylinders, and […]
Professor calls India AI Summit a landmark, urges responsible dissent
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) A Central University of Himachal Pradesh professor on Tuesday described the recent India AI Summit in the national capital as a landmark moment for the country, saying it signalled India’s growing stature in cutting-edge technology as the world closely watches its progress. Speaking to IANS, Professor Inder Singh Thakur […]
Health of citizens is collective responsibility: President Murmu
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the Government of India has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that all citizens remain healthy and have access to quality healthcare. The President said that healthy citizens are the foundation of a strong nation. Protecting people from disease […]
Maha govt directs installation of safety systems
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) In a move to curb drunk-driving-related accidents, the Maharashtra State Transport Department has initiated a mandate for an advanced safety system in buses. Responding to a ‘Calling Attention’ motion in the Legislative Assembly, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday announced that a new model of breathalyser technology has been introduced. […]
Skill development programme in Mumbai’s Kandivali trains traditional cobblers for higher incomes
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) A special skill development training programme for the leather workers’ community was organised at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Skill Development Centre in Mumbai’s Kandivali (East) on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal, aiming to make traditional workers self-reliant through modern technical skills and to boost […]
