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Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh successfully completed his self-enumeration for the general census at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, Lok Bhavan sources said. Singh hailed the country's first digital census as a "landmark initiative" for the nation. He urged all census officials in the state to make all-out efforts to ensure that no citizen is left behind. He also appealed to citizens to take the exercise seriously by registering themselves in the census and to extend full cooperation to the enumerators. The Governor instructed officials to reach even the remotest corners of the state, ensure the process remains as hassle-free as possible for citizens, and conduct the entire exercise in a clear, transparent, and doubt-free manner. Recognising the unique social fabric of the state, Singh called for a "strong collaboration" between census officials and Local or Village Councils, relying on the Mizo tradition of community support to ensure the fieldwork is executed smoothly. Senior officials from the Directorate of Census Operations briefed the Governor on census preparedness, strategies, and progress in the state during the self-enumeration. The 2027 Census, India's first digital census, is being rolled out in two strategic stages. The first phase -- Houselisting and Housing Census -- began on April 1, while the second phase, Population Enumeration, is scheduled for February next year. According to officials, the self-enumeration window is open from April 1 to April 15, 2026. This will be followed by the House Listing and Housing Census across Mizoram from April 16 to May 15, they said.
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday said he was "shattered" and was "writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow" after the stampede that took place at his rally in Karur on the previous evening. "No matter who offers words of comfort, the loss of our loved ones is unbearable. Yet, as a member of your family, I intend to provide ₹20 lakh to each family that has lost a loved one and ₹2 lakh to those who are injured and receiving treatment. This amount is, of course, not significant in the face of such a loss. Still, at this moment, it is my duty as one who b ...Read More >
Census 2027 conducted in two phases: house listing and population count Sikkim on Wednesday, April 1 initiated its self-enumeration exercise for Census 2027, signalling a transition towards digital governance in the nationwide population count. The move enables residents to submit their demographic details online in a secure environment, aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in data collection. Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang formally launched the initiative by completing their own self-enumeration. The Census 2027 exercise will be conducted in tw ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to maintain administrative continuity during the nationwide exercise, the Odisha government has prohibited the transfer of officers and staff involved in the upcoming Census 2027 until its completion in March 2027. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, has issued a formal directive to all departmental secretaries, heads of departments, district collectors, municipal commissioners, and chief census officers, outlining the operational guidelines and stressing the need for uninterrupted support. This move comes ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S P Goyal on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the first phase of the Census 2027 and directed officials to complete key groundwork, including a digital database of enumerators, by April 10. The review meeting, held via video conferencing with divisional commissioners and district magistrates, focused on house listing and housing enumeration to be undertaken in the first phase, according to a statement issued by the chief secretary's office. Registrar Ge ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate multiple rail projects, including the world's highest Chenab Rail Bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, and the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. These railway projects directly connect Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the country. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is an all-weather railway corridor designed to provide seamless connectivity to the region through the rail network. During his visit, PM Modi reviewed the Chenab bridge, world's highest ra ...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 >
CHENNAI: The short-duration winter session of the State Assembly on Tuesday began with the House paying homage to 41 people who lost their lives in the Karur stampede two weeks ago. Assembly Speaker M Appavu adjourned the proceedings after paying homage to sitting AIADMK MLA T K Amul Kandasami, who passed away on June 21. Moving a condolence resolution to honour those who died in the Karur stampede, the Speaker said Chief Minister M K Stalin had rushed to Karur on the same day and met the famil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the first self-enumeration exercise in India's census history, which began in the national capital and seven other states and UTs giving an option to citizens to submit their information through a special web portal. The first citizen of the country self-enumerated on the SE portal(se.census.gov.in) where she filled all her details in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan and Deput ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The 16 assembly constituencies in the city witnessed a slew of nominations being filed by candidates, with the total number at 628. The window for filing nominations closed on Monday. Of the 628, the official data showed 346 were filed on Monday alone. Perambur, which has attracted a lot of focus because of actor and TVK president Vijay contesting from there, received the highest of 66 nominations. This is followed by 56 in Kolathur, where Chief Minister MK Stalin is in the fray. Both Stalin and Vijay had filed their nominations April 30, when the process started. Mylapore saw the l ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Friday enumerated himself digitally at his official residence in Bhubaneswar in presence of Odisha Census Operations director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan. Majhi also issued an appeal to the people of the state to join the national exercise, highlighting its importance for future planning and development. "The census programme has commenced in Odisha through a collaborative effort between the Directorate of Census Operations under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the state government. The first phase of the Ce ...Read More >
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, leaders of various political parties and the Tamil film fraternity, including actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, mourned the death of veteran actress B Saroja Devi who passed away in Bengaluru today. In his message, the Governor said "Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary actress Saroja Devi, whose luminous presence and expressive artistry transcended language and time, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema." "Her timeless contributions shaped a golden era of film and continue to resonate across ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: In a move that marks a departure from traditional demographic categorisation, Uttarakhand has officially decided to classify couples in live-in relationships as a single family unit in the upcoming census. This decision, which aligns with provisions set forth under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aims to offer a formal and dignified administrative status to modern household structures. As the state prepares for the first phase of the decennial exercise -- focusing on house listing and housing enumeration -- authorities have confirmed that these couples will be treated on par w ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung-jae and Kang Ha-Neul's Show the Latest Victim of Piracy?. The soft pink saree, worn with feather e ...Read More >
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, chief minister M K Stalin, and leaders across the political spectrum paid respect to Congress stalwart CM K Kamaraj on his 123rd birth anniversary.Modi said the late leader's ideals and emphasis on social justice inspired everyone. "He was at the forefront of the freedom struggle and provided leadership in the formative years of our journey after Independence,'' Modi said.Ravi garlanded Kamaraj's statue at his memorial. "The nation pays profound tribute to Perunthalaivar K Kamarajar on his birth anniversary. He was a devout n ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing the existing ones", while the remaining ones are "in the vicinity". A "district-wise list" of the new ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...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 >
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of census operation involving self-enumeration process began in Odisha on Wednesday. Considered a major step towards India's first digital population count, the process is slated to continue till the midnight of April 15, during which people can submit their details online. In Odisha,. the process was formally launched with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati initiating the self-enumeration phase. For the first time, the census is being carried out in a digital format. Director of Census Operations in Odisha, Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, said the exercise was formally launch ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
Srinagar: Searches are being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-intelligence wing at multiple locations in the Valley in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Searches are being conducted to locate terrorist sleeper cells and recruitment modules. The CIK searches are being conducted in six locations in Ganderbal, two in Budgam, and one each in Pulwama and Srinagar, they said. ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu), Sep 29 (PTI) Actor-politician Vijay, heading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, remained inside his campaign vehicle at Velusamypuram, the venue, for an extended period, leading to overcrowding and restlessness among the crowd that had gathered to attend his rally on September 27, according to an FIR into the incident in which at least 41 people have died and 60 were injured. Meanwhile, a TVK source said Vijay has been asked by the police not to visit the government facility to visit the victims of the September 27 stampede due to the sensitive law and order situation. The pol ...Read More >
Washington, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation to the US, was Thursday asked a question by his journalist son whether government interlocutors sought evidence of Pakistan's culpability in the Pahalgam attack to which he replied India would not have conducted Operation Sindoor without convincing evidence. "That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son," Tharoor said laughing, during an interaction at the Council on Foreign Relations when his son Ishaan Tharoor, global affairs columnist with the Washington Post, stood up to ask him a question. "Ishaan Tharoor, ...Read More >
India - Agri Minister assures hailstorm-hit Shopian farmers of multi-channel compensation In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government is making all possible efforts to implement a weather-based crop insurance scheme at the earliest to shield farmers from recurring natu ...Read More >