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New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission has launched the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Goa, marking a key step to ensure accuracy, inclusiveness and transparency ahead of future elections, officials said on Tuesday. The drive involves a comprehensive, house-to-house verification exercise aimed at updating voter details, identifying eligible new electors and removing ineligible entries from the rolls. During the enumeratio ...Read More >
Shillong, Dec 16 (UNI) Pro-Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), a central university in Meghalaya, Prof. Sumarbin Umdor on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the post. Umdor put in his papers after four major stakeholders of the varsity - NEHU Teachers' Association (NEHUTA), NEHU Students' union (NEHUSU), NEHU Non-Teaching Staff Association (NEHUNSA) and Khasi Students' union (KSU) NEHU unit - asked him to resign from his post in the larger interest of the University and ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday visited the Himachal Niketan at Dwarka, New Delhi, to take stock of the progress of the ongoing construction work and directed the officers to ensure its completion within six months.The project, being built at an estimated cost of Rs 145 crore, will have 107 rooms, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a multipurpose hall, a meeting hall, dormitories, parking, a garden, electric vehicle charging stations, besides other facilities. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Nitin Nabin, the newly-appointed national working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was on Monday given a rousing reception at the party headquarters in Delhi as he assumed charge of his new role in the presence of several senior leaders, including party chief JP Nadda and Union home minister Amit Shah. Nabin, 45, a minister in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, was appointed as the BJP national working president -- a post carved out in the party ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre is expected to introduce the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G Ram G Bill) in the Lok Sabha this week. The proposed legislation seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Bill proposes to increase guaranteed wage employment for rural households from 100 days to 125 days in a financial year. A major shift under the new framework is a revised fund-sharing pattern, under which s ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the state government's policy to provide 1 per cent reservation for orphans in education and jobs as "historic", describing it as a major step towards social justice and equality of opportunity. Marking the first anniversary of assuming office, Fadnavis interacted with beneficiaries of the policy, which he had introduced during his earlier term as chief minister in 2018, and said it was rooted in Dr B R Ambedkar's principle o ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the state government's policy to provide 1 per cent reservation for orphans in education and jobs as "historic", describing it as a major step towards social justice and equality of opportunity. Marking the first anniversary of assuming office, Fadnavis interacted with beneficiaries of the policy, which he had introduced during his earlier term as chief minister in 2018, and said it was rooted in Dr B R Ambedkar's principle o ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the state government's policy to provide 1 per cent reservation for orphans in education and jobs as "historic", describing it as a major step towards social justice and equality of opportunity. Marking the first anniversary of assuming office, Fadnavis interacted with beneficiaries of the policy, which he had introduced during his earlier term as chief minister in 2018, and said it was rooted in Dr B R Ambedkar's principle o ...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 lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Under the firm leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has intensified its air pollution control strategy through year-round, science-driven enforcement. According to an official release, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is now conducting one of the largest anti-dust compliance drives ever undertaken in the National Capital, ensuring that construction, industry, and vehicular contributors are monitored continuously on the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): India's child-focused policies are driving significant improvements in well-being and poverty reduction, yet stronger, sustained social sector investment is essential to secure long-term gains for the country's 460 million children, according to UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey. In its latest report, State of the World's Children 2025, released on the occasion of World Children's Day on Thursday, UNICEF revealed that more than 400 million child ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nasscom-Data Security Council of India (DSCI) on Friday said the government's notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 marks a significant milestone in India's ongoing journey to strengthen its personal data protection architecture. With the rules now in force, the industry has a clearer and more actionable roadmap, it added. "We commend the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for adopting a constructive, consultat ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar today. Gadkari inaugurated the event in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, PWD Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, IRC President Prof. Manoranjan Parida, and senior officials of the state government. In his address, the Union Minister said, "India is making a decisive shift from being a fuel-importin ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 31 (ANI): A team of senior officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday returned to Karur to intensify the ongoing probe into the tragic stampede that claimed 41 lives during a public meeting of Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay. The team arrived in two vehicles, comprising six senior officers. The stampede took place on October 27 at Velusamipuram in Karur during a public interaction event attended by Vijay. Following the inc ...Read More >
Guwahati: Senior gynaecologist Dr Kantheswar Bordoloi from Morigaon district, who recently made headlines for allegedly not adhering to safety protocols while performing 21 C-sections in just 10 hours, was among three persons killed in a road accident near Nellie, while travelling in an SUV from Jagiroad in Morigaon to nearby Nagaon district.The accident, which took place on NH-27, occurred early on Tuesday morning at around 3:30 am. The two other deceased, Manas Mahanta and Asik Hussain, were l ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Police on Tuesday transferred the investigation into the alleged suicide of 19-year-old youth to a special investigation team (SIT), a day after the prime accused named in the "suicide" notes -- senior IAS officer Talo Potom -- surrendered and was remanded to judicial custody.In an official order, director general of police Anand Mohan cited the need for a "speedy and conclusive investigation" as the reason for handing over the case to the SIT, which will be led by SP ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police authority of the Arunachal Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred the probe of the twin suicide case involving allegations of sexual abuse, coercion and corruption by government officials, to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the crime branch, officials said. An official said that Director General of Police (DGP) Anand Mohan, in an order, directed the concerned police officials that all case records along with relevant documents should be ha ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
Kochi - The Prayatna Centre for Child Development, a leading multidisciplinary center in Kochi specializing in services for children, celebrated World Occupational Therapy Day by launching one-month free screening and treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and developmental delays . The free screening camp was formally inaugurated by UMA Thomas, Thrikkakara MLA. "The initiatives undertaken by Prayatna are making a significant ...Read More >
New Delhi: A major change has been made in the family pension rules for employees. Those whose monthly income has decreased will be eligible for the pension. The Rajasthan government has made significant changes to the family pension rules for employees who pass away. The Finance Department has amended the Rajasthan Service Rules 1996 and implemented the new system from 2025. The government has taken this step to prevent misuse of the family pension. The government wants to ensure that the bene ...Read More >
Former Itanagar DC Talo Potom, a Delhi government official, surrendered and was arrested in connection with twin suicides. He faces charges including abetment to suicide and criminal misconduct. Allegations stem from suicide notes detailing sexual exploitation, humiliation, and threats, pushing a young PWD staffer to end his life. Potom was remanded to 14 days judicial custody. Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested former Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) Deputy Commissioner Talo Potom, h ...Read More >
Itanagar: IAS officer and former deputy commissioner of Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), Talo Potom, who was wanted after a 19-year-old youth was found dead in his rented room last Friday, surrendered before police on Monday morning.ICR Naharlagun SP Nyelam Nega said Potom surrendered at 7.30am on Monday but withheld details. Later in the day, the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court in Yupia remanded Potom to 14 days of judicial custody.Potom, currently serving as PWD special secretary wi ...Read More >
Itanagar, October 27 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh Police on Monday arrested former Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) Deputy Commissioner Talo Potom, currently posted as Special Secretary (PWD) with the Delhi government, after he surrendered before the police in connection with the sensational twin suicide cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, intimidation and corruption, officials said. A police officer said that Potom, an IAS officer, surrendered at the Nirjuli police station in Itanagar on ...Read More >
Guwahati: Senior IAS officer Talo Potom surrendered to the police at 7:30 am on October 27, concluding a two-day manhunt after authorities issued a Look Out Notice. Potom, who currently serves as Special Under Secretary (PWD) in New Delhi, is now in police custody. Superintendent of Police, Naharlagun, confirmed the surrender, providing temporary relief in a case that has caused widespread public outrage across Arunachal Pradesh. Potom had been on the run since October 25, following the issua ...Read More >
Chennai: Judicial infrastructure is not merely about the grandiosity of the architecture. It is about justice itself. For justice to be timely, fair, and efficient, courts must be equipped with the right environment -- physically, technologically, and humanly, Justice Surya Kant, Senior Judge of the Supreme Court, said after inaugurating the 'Additional Heritage Court Building' of the Madras high court on Sunday.The Additional Heritage Court Building is the 134-year-old Indo-Saracenic heritage b ...Read More >
New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) has begun preparing a detailed project report for the construction of a flyover along SSN Marg, stretching from the Anuvrat Marg red light to the DLF Farms cut, to reduce congestion.The three-kilometre stretch of SSN Marg is used by commuters heading to Gurgaon, the airport, Vasant Kunj and other parts of south Delhi.A PWD official said: "The road experiences heavy congestion because of the slow-moving traffic and frequent cross movements throughout the d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said the Yamuna's faecal coliform levels -- which indicate human and animal waste contamination -- had dropped by more than 90% compared to last year's October figures. This led to a political row, as opposition parties claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was "misleading" people ahead of the Bihar elections. Verma said that four of the eight major sampling points in the river were now within or close to the pe ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 25 Oct: The Nirjuli police have issued a lookout notice against former Itanagar Capital Region deputy commissioner Talo Potom in connection with Nirjuli Police Station Case No 92/2025, U/S 108/271/272/3(5) of the BNS, 2023, dated 25-10-2025. Potom is reportedly at large after an FIR was registered against him in connection with the suicide of 19-year-old youth Gomchu Yekar. Potom, currently posted as special secretary (PWD) under the Delhi government, remains untraceable. A manhunt is ...Read More >
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is reportedly set to launch feasibility studies worth Rs 10 crore for the construction of three new flyovers aimed at decongesting West and Northwest Delhi, according to officials familiar with the matter. The projects are part of Delhi's overall city decongestion plan, particularly the Outer Ring Road, which faces heavy vehicular traffic. They include one to connect Kanjhawala Chowk to Mangolpuri and linking it with the Urban Extension Road-II (UER) projec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) The Public Works Department (PWD), to decongest West and Northwest Delhi, is planning to construct three flyovers for which feasibility studies worth over Rs 10 crore will be carried out soon, officials informed on Saturday. According to officials, the projects are part of the overall city decongestion plan of the Delhi government as these stretches currently face heavy vehicular traffic. "The first project is the construction of a flyover from Kanjhawala Chowk to Mango ...Read More >
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