Gujarat Police review monsoon preparedness, deploy 1,036 SDRF personnel across vulnerable areas
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) With the monsoon advancing across Gujarat, the state police have intensified disaster preparedness measures by deploying 1,036 personnel from 11 companies of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) at vulnerable locations and directing all police units to strengthen emergency response systems ahead of heavy rainfall. The measures were reviewed during a […]
Assam: Security conference held ahead of Independence Day
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) The Indian Army’s Red Shield Division, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, on Wednesday organised a security conference in Assam’s Laipuli to strengthen coordination among security agencies and review preparedness for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, officials said. The conference, held under the Army’s Military-Civil Fusion initiative, brought together senior […]
Maha is the GST capital of India: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Maharashtra ranks first in the country in terms of collecting the highest amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST). He added that it is also the state that receives the maximum benefits from the Central Government in return for this tax collection. Due […]
Bhopal authorities tighten safety measures around Raja Bhoj Airport
Bhopal, July 1 (IANS) Bhopal Divisional Commissioner Karmveer Sharma on Wednesday ordered a series of measures to strengthen aviation safety and improve civic management around Raja Bhoj Airport, directing authorities to tighten surveillance, regulate construction activities and remove potential hazards in the airport’s vicinity. Chairing a meeting of the Airfield Environment Management Committee at Raja […]
IMD issues alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in MP till July 5
Bhopal, July 1 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Bhopal centre has predicted widespread very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometre per hour across Madhya Pradesh during the next five days starting from Wednesday, officials said. The weather system is driven by the advancing […]
Assam opens FIFA Club World Cup Fan Park in Dibrugarh
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the opening of a FIFA Club World Cup Fan Park in Dibrugarh, extending the state’s football viewing experience beyond Guwahati and providing enthusiasts another venue to watch the tournament on giant screens. Sharing the development on social media, the Chief Minister said […]
Arunachal: Centre assures full relief for flood-hit people, crop damage assessment to begin
Itanagar, July 1 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday assured comprehensive Central assistance for flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, announcing a detailed assessment of the damage and promising new houses for families whose homes were washed away, besides compensation for losses to crops, agricultural land and livestock. Chouhan, along with Union […]
Andhra ahead of other states in green energy production: CM Naidu
Tirupati, July 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that Andhra Pradesh is a step ahead of other states in green energy production. He said the state government formulated plans to generate 160 gigawatts of power in the green energy sector and has already signed agreements for 100 gigawatts. He […]
India, Japan initiatives together a democratic axis in Indo-Pacific, blend security with development
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India’s maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates with Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework, as said by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi herself in […]
Gujarat tops national improvement ranking in TB control after sharp decline in cases and deaths
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) Gujarat has been ranked first in the country in the “States with Most Improvement” category for 2025 under the Centre’s Tuberculosis (TB)-Free India Campaign after recording a significant decline in TB cases and deaths over recent years, state government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani said following a state Cabinet meeting on […]
