Rajasthan CM announces and inaugurates development projects worth Rs 807 crore in Bikaner
Jaipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday announced, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 90 development works worth around Rs 807 crore in Bikaner district, covering healthcare, education, roads, electricity, agriculture and administrative infrastructure. Addressing a programme in Meghasar, the Chief Minister said the projects would accelerate development across […]
Gujarat ministers stress nationalism on 80th I-Day
Rajkot, Aug 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at Jhagadia in Bharuch and Gondal in Rajkot district centred on national unity, youth participation, self-reliance, agriculture and the goal of building a developed India by 2047, with ministers Praful Pansheriya and Jitu Vaghani highlighting civic responsibility and development. At Jhagadia, Pansheriya, Minister of State for […]
TN: Ekanapuram residents thanks CM Vijay, seeks road in his name
Chennai, Aug 15 (IANS) Residents of Ekanapuram village in Kancheepuram district on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution thanking Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for opposing the proposed Parandur greenfield airport and urged the government to name the village’s main road “Thalapathy Vijay Road”. The resolutions were passed during the Independence Day gram sabha meeting held […]
Independence Day: Odisha CM Majhi announces major initiatives for education, youth and farmers
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced the scrapping of the six-attempt limit for the Odisha Civil Services Examination and free textbooks for students of Classes 9 and 10, while outlining several other initiatives in education, youth employment and agriculture in his Independence Day address. Addressing the gathering on […]
PM Modi’s I-Day speech: 15 big takeaways
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a bold vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 from the historic ramparts of the Red Fort. He placed citizens, youth, farmers, entrepreneurs and innovators at the heart of the nation’s transformation. The speech highlighted India’s progress over the past decade […]
‘Gear up for BRICS Summit’: NDMC chief tells team on I-Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi on Saturday called upon Team NDMC to gear up for the upcoming BRICS Summit with the same commitment, professionalism and preparedness demonstrated during the G20 Summit. Hoisting the National Flag on the 80th Independence Day at NDMC Headquarters, Dwivedi said that […]
PM Modi thanks world leaders for their warm wishes on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes while reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the nations. Replying to French President Emmanuel Macron’s Independence Day wishes on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Thank you for your warm wishes, my friend! […]
Rajasthan: CJI Surya Kant to visit Jodhpur tomorrow
Jaipur, Aug 15 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to arrive in Jodhpur on Saturday for a day‑long visit on Sunday, during which he will participate in multiple programmes at Jodhpur National Law University (JNLU), the Rajasthan High Court and the District Court, besides attending a joint felicitation ceremony hosted by […]
I-Day celebrations highlight civic responsibility across Gujarat cities
Ahmedabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s three major municipal corporations marked the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with flag-hoisting ceremonies in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, combining tributes to freedom fighters with announcements on infrastructure, cleanliness, public services and future urban development. In Gandhinagar, Mayor Mira Patel hoisted the National Flag at the civic body’s Sector 17 […]
BJP accuses Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram at I-Day event
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A controversy erupted after visuals from the Congress party’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at its headquarters showed senior leaders interacting while the national song Vande Mataram was being played. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised the Congress and demanded an apology, while the Congress rejected any suggestion of deliberate […]
