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Srinagar, Aug 01 : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) inaugurated the Viksit Bharat@2047 - Yuva Connect Programme on August 1 with great enthusiasm. The programme commenced with a vibrant Walkathon organised jointly by NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, SMVDU students, and participants from SMVD College of Nursing.A statement issued here said that the event began with an introductory address by the programme coordinators, Dr Varun Dutta and Dr Rajiv Kumar, who gave a brief overview of the objectives of the Yuva Connect Programme. They motivated students to actively participate in the wide range of upcoming activities, including Poster Competitions on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Viksit Bharat@2047, Physical Activities, My Bharat Registration Drive, Viksit Bharat Debate Competition, Awareness Rally on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Youth Parliament, Games Competitions, Nukkad Natak, and many more. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Pragati Kumar addressed the gathering and emphasised the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He encouraged students to contribute meaningfully towards nation-building through active participation in all proposed initiatives. Prof R.K. Mishra, Dean of Students' Welfare, and Prof Balbir Singh also spoke during the event and shared their thoughts on the significance of youth engagement in national development. The event marked an energetic beginning to a week-long series of impactful activities, aimed at empowering students and aligning them with the goals of a developed India by 2047.
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is underway in full swing with the Booth Level Officers (BLOs), BLO Supervisors, all the election officials, BLAs appointed by the political parties and the volunteers working tirelessly at the grassroots level to ensure that no eligible elector is left out, according to a press release by the Election Commission of India's (ECI). As per the release, as of today at 6.00 PM, 1,04,16 545 Enumeration Forms, i.e. 13.19 per cent of the total of 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) electors in Bihar who are enrolled as of Jun ...Read More >
Patna: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday said pure electoral rolls were essential for strengthening democracy as the Election Commission (EC) claimed that it had reached the halfway mark in collecting enumeration forms in Bihar during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls."Pure electoral rolls are inevitable for strengthening democracy," the CEC told reporters in Delhi, amid the revision drive underway in the poll-bound state.According to the EC, the SIR is progressing rapidly, with 3,70,77,077 enumeration forms collected by the end of Tuesday, amou ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the first time in independent India, senior constitutional authorities, including former Chief Justices of India, Supreme Court judges, Chief Ministers, and Assembly Speakers, are participating in deliberations on the One Nation One Election (ONOE) proposal before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), BJP MP and JPC Chairperson P.P. Chaudhary has said. Calling the moment "historic and unprecedented," Chaudhary underlined the scale and seriousness of the consultations. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said, "For the first time since independence, former ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Patna: The Election Commission (EC) said on Saturday that enumeration forms have been distributed among 93.57% of the electors so far.According to a press statement issued by the EC, as of 6pm on Saturday, 1,04,16,545 enumeration forms, which is 13.19% of the total 7,89,69,844 electors in Bihar enrolled till June 24, were received. "The percentage of the forms distributed has also gone up to 93.57%," the EC said, noting that a total of 7,38,89,333 forms had already been distributed.The special intensive review (SIR) is underway in full swing in the state, with booth level officers (BLOs), BLO ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said India had made it clear that blood and water cannot flow together, terror and talk cannot go together, and terror and trade cannot happen together. Launching a monograph, 'Indus Water Treaty-Mirroring the Facts' authored by Sant Kumar Sharma in Jammu, LG Sinha said, "Termination of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a befitting response to Pakistan, which will have far-reaching consequences as it was dependent on the Indus River system." He congratulated the author on his work to bring out various historical aspects of IWT. The LG sai ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday highlighted the importance of lifelong learning skill and community engagement for institutions of higher learning. The L-G chaired the 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, at Raj Bhawan. The Executive Council discussed several important academic and administrative issues and gave in-principle approval to various agenda points presented during the meeting. The Lieutenant Gov ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhishek Kumar (23), who is from Shanti Nagar in Sector 11, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital ...Read More >
Itanagar: The state department of economics and statistics on Saturday celebrated the 19th National Statistics Day at the Golden Jubilee Banquet Hall, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned statistician, professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.Based on the theme of '75 Years of National Sample Survey,' the celebrations highlighted the pivotal role played by the National Sample Survey (NSS) in fostering evidence-based policymaking, since its inception in 1950.Speaking at the event, Rajiv Gandhi University vice-chancellor professor SK Nayak lauded the field officers for their vital role ...Read More >
ALSO READ | It's not about the samosas alone: How Raghav Chadha and AAP broke up slowly but steadily Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Atishi questioned Chadha's silence on what she described as "pressing national concerns." In a video, she asked why he had not raised issues such as the alleged misuse of institutions and the ongoing LPG shortage. "Today, our nation is passing through an immense crisis... yet you are not raising any questions. Why are you seemingly afraid to speak out agains ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is underway in full swing with the Booth Level Officers (BLOs), BLO Supervisors, all the election officials, BLAs appointed by the political parties and the volunteers working tirelessly at the grassroots level to ensure that no eligible elector is left out, according to a press release by the Election Commission of India's (ECI). As per the release, as of today at 6.00 PM, 1,04,16 545 Enumeration Forms, i.e. 13.19 per cent of the total of 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) electors in Bihar who are enrolled as of Jun ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mobiles Costing Up to INR 1.63 Lakh', Claims Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. According to the official re ...Read More >
Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense cotton planting. As the benefits of these methods become evident, the govt plans to promote these ac ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday called upon the youth to channel their energy and creativity towards the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, under the vision of Viksit Bharat. He was addressing the inaugural session of the Model United Nations and Youth Parliament, jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and Himachal Pradesh University, under the Viksi ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Guwahati: Four major bodies of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) have jointly called for the resignation of Pro Vice Chancellor S. Umdor, citing "administrative paralysis" and a failure to implement prior assurances aimed at restoring normal functioning at the Shillong campus in Meghalaya. In a joint statement released Monday night, the NEHU Students' Union (NEHUSU), NEHU Teachers' Association (NEHUTA), NEHU Non-Teaching Staff Association (NEHUNSA), and the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) NEH ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday inaugurated the 'Model United Nations and Youth Parliament' at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), urging the youth to direct their energy toward nation building rather than conflicts.The event was organised under the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative by the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports in collaboration with the university. Highlighting India's youthful demographic, Shukla emphasised that the country's development hinges on the creativity and commitment of its young population. He praised such forums for encouraging thoughtful debate on ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and his party, the DMK, have termed the draft as "dictatorial," and have threatened legal action and protests if the regulations are not reversed. The University Grants Commission's (UGC) proposed draft regulations for 2025 have sparked significant controversy within the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Key allies, including the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), have raised objections over the draft's proposed changes, particularly those granting Governors, or Chancellors, greater authority in the appointment of Vice-Cha ...Read More >
Madikeri: Preparations are under way for the 11th International Day of Yoga celebration in Madikeri on June 21.The event is organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the district Ayush department. District Ayush officer Dr Shailaja G announced at a press conference that the event, themed 'One Earth, One Health Yoga', will commence at 6.45am at the Gowda Samaj, followed by mass yoga demonstrations until 8am.A preparatory yoga asana session is scheduled for June 20 at 5pm at the District Government Ayurveda Hospital near the city's govt bus depot.On June 10, activiti ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that educational institutions would be held accountable and made co-accused if campuses are misused as breeding grounds for drug abuse. The chief minister made the statement at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was attended by more than 1,000 students from across the city."I instruct the chief secretary and collectors to hold a meeting with managements of educational institutions to give an orientation and remind them of their responsibilites. They will be made accountable if a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a plea filed by the senior Congress leader against a Delhi High Court order refusing to quash the cas ...Read More >
KATRA, Oct 15: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing (SMVDCoN) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) to enhance academic cooperation and promote interdisciplinary learning. The MoU was signed by the Registrar SMVDU and the Principal SMVDCoN, in the presence of Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Kumar emphasized the need to design and introduce an interdisciplinary course of at least two credits for SMVDU students, to be taught by the faculty from the Nursing College. He further suggeste ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so long. He kept complaining, but we stayed quiet because he was in Class 10. He even told his school coun ...Read More >
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant sent a strong message to industries, stating that the dumping of hazardous and industrial waste in non-designated areas would not be tolerated. He chaired a meeting of the Goa Waste Management Corporation on Friday, and said that all types of waste, including industrial, chemical, and biomedical waste generated in the state, will be monitored and tracked.Sawant said that while nearly all hospitals and medical facilities complied with norms for the disposal of biomedical waste, just half of Goa's industries signed up to dispose of their hazardous waste at th ...Read More >