BJP targeting Miya-Muslim community: Assam Congress
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress MLA Rakibuddin Ahmed on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the ruling party of indulging in divisive politics by targeting the Miya-Muslim community and raising serious objections over alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls at the Boko-Chaygaon Co-District Commissioner’s office. Speaking to reporters at Goraimari in Assam’s […]
Women at core of TN’s growth vision: MK Stalin at global summit
Chennai, Jan 27 (IANS) Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday reaffirmed the Tamil Nadu government’s commitment to building robust infrastructure and social systems that empower women to study, live independently, pursue entrepreneurship, and live without fear. Addressing the two-day Global Women’s Summit in Chennai, he said women would play a decisive role in realising […]
Telangana: Tiger movement poses no threat to human life, says Forest Dept
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Though Telangana has been witnessing movement of tigers around human habitations, the big cats are consciously avoiding coming into contact with human beings and are not a threat to human life, the State Forest Department said on Tuesday. The department has been proactive since the entry of the tiger into districts […]
Arunachal: Indian Army showcases weapons at ‘Know Your Army campaign
Itanagar, Jan 27 (IANS) The Indian Army continues to showcase its latest weapons systems and operational capabilities across various border states in the Northeast, highlighting its preparedness, technological strength, and commitment to safeguarding the region’s security and territorial integrity. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Spearhead Division of Spear Corps conducted a […]
Celebrate special occasions by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children: Odisha Dy CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday appealed to citizens to mark special occasions in their lives by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children in their localities to help eliminate malnutrition in the state. She appealed to a special programme held at the State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC) in Bhubaneswar. […]
SIR aimed at curbing illegal infiltration: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday responded strongly to the ongoing debate surrounding the Special Revision of electoral rolls in the state, asserting that the government’s actions are driven by public concern over illegal infiltration and mounting demographic pressure, and not by any intent to target a particular community. […]
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges NSS volunteers to lead disciplined life
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Stressing discipline in life, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday interacted with the My Bharat – National Service Scheme (NSS) contingent of the Republic Day Parade during a call-on at his official residence here, an official said. Addressing the students, the Vice President expressed happiness at meeting the young volunteers […]
Bengal govt announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for families of Anandapur fire victims
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government has announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those killed or missing in the devastating warehouse fire in Anandapur. The announcement was made by State Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim during his visit to the fire site on Tuesday […]
Andhra Pradesh to develop 10 districts as horticulture clusters
Amaravati, Jan 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop the Rayalseema region and Prakasam and Markapuram districts as horticultural hubs. The Chief Minister conducted a review meeting with ministers and senior officials on integrated development plans to develop 10 districts as horticulture […]
Tripura CM rejects TMP’s demand for Roman script for tribal Kokborok language
Agartala, Jan 27 (IANS) In a significant political development, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday rejected the Tipra Motha Party’s (TMP) demand to introduce the Roman script for the tribal Kokborok language, the mother tongue of nine of the 19 tribal communities residing in the state. The Chief Minister’s rejection of the demand assumes […]
