Bihar: Muzaffarpur enters India Book of Records for Mega SVEEP event
Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Muzaffarpur district of Bihar has officially entered the India Book of Records for successfully organising a historic Mega SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) event. The announcement was made by District Magistrate Subrata Kumar Sen during a press conference at the Collectorate auditorium on Wednesday. DM Sen said that on […]
NCDC has emerged as a strong instrument for empowering cooperative societies: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has emerged as a strong instrument for empowering cooperative societies. Addressing the 92nd General Council Meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi, the Cooperation Minister stated, “Following the establishment […]
Shakti free travel scheme contributed to pollution control: K’taka PCB
Bengaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Chairman P. M. Narendraswamy said that after the launch of the Karnataka government’s flagship Shakti free travel scheme, women and the general public have increasingly begun using public transport. As a result, the Shakti scheme has also contributed to pollution control, he said. Speaking at […]
Education remains top priority for govt: CM Sangma
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday reiterated that education remains a top priority for the state government, but acknowledged that the sector is grappling with numerous challenges. Speaking at a function in Sohra, Sangma said, “Systemic structural issues have made the education sector highly complex. Despite significant spending, these challenges […]
Gaurav Gogoi accuses Assam govt of enrolling outsiders to influence 2026 polls
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IANS) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the state government was attempting to manipulate the electorate by adding voters from outside Assam ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking at a party programme in Dhubri, Gogoi said the chief […]
Odisha CM Majhi asks SPs to focus on eight key areas for better policing
Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday instructed all District Superintendents of Police (SPs) in Odisha to lay special focus on eight key areas to provide better policing services to people in the state. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the two-day state-level District Collectors and SPs Conference at the Lok […]
UN aid chief slams ‘impunity’ for atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur
N’Djamena, Nov 19, 2025(RAHNUMA) : UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said atrocities in Darfur have been met with indifference and “complete impunity,” in an interview with AFP after a visit to the devastated Sudan region. “The world has not given enough attention to the Darfur crisis. There is too much indifference and apathy to the […]
Gaza water provider resumes services after Hamas frees employee
GAZA(RAHNUMA): A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave’s population said on Tuesday it had resumed operations after Hamas-led security freed a staff member whom they detained on Monday. A statement issued by the Abdul Salam Yassin Company, whose services reach more than 1 million people, said the decision […]
Jordanian foreign minister calls for renewed global support of UN’s agency for Palestinians
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, on Wednesday stressed the need for international political and financial support so that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees can continue to perform its “indispensable and irreplaceable” role. He highlighted the crucial work of the agency in delivering essential services to Palestinian refugees, especially in the […]
Cyberabad police issues fog safety advisory for motorists
Hyderabad, Nov.19 (RAHNUMA): With dense winter fog reducing visibility across the highways and city roads, the Cyberabad Police on Wednesday issued a detailed safety advisory for the motorists. Drivers have been urged to use low-beam headlights, fog lights, maintain safe distance, avoid sudden braking and refrain from using hazard lights while driving. Two-wheeler riders were […]
