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Chairing a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs), SSPs, and senior officials of the civil and Police administration at Lok Bhavan, Jammu, LG Sinha emphasised a multi-pronged strategy of Jammu, Apr 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed for adopting a zero tolerance policy against the drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs), SSPs, and senior officials of the civil and Police administration at Lok Bhavan, Jamm ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra's position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed discussions to chart the roadmap for ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): In a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra's position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): In a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra's position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has activated its extensive ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers' network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators now driving registrations across villages in Punjab. ASHA workers are playing a critical role in expanding the scheme's reach at the grassroots level. Each w ...Read More >
Jammu: "Border villages are India's first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience, but they also stand first in the priorities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Wednesday. The LG observed that the residents of border villages are serving the nation every single day. That service must not be honoured only in words, but reflected clearly i ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a key amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, proposing to bar individuals involved in drug offences, financial irregularities, land encroachment and conflict of interest from contesting Panchayat elections. The amendment Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in grassroots governanc ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced a key amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, proposing to bar individuals involved in drug offences, financial irregularities, land encroachment and conflict of interest from contesting Panchayat elections. The amendment Bill was tabled in the Assembly by Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in grassroots governanc ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called for adopting a zero tolerance policy against the drug menace in the Union Territory. He was chairing a high-level meeting with deputy commissioners, senior superintendents of police and senior officials of the civil and police administration at Lok Bhavan here, an official spokesman said. The LG emphasized on a multi-pronged strategy including strengthening law enforcement to dismantle trafficking networks, intens ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In a major political development ahead of the civic poll season, the Gujarat State Election Commission has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming local body elections, setting the stage for one of the largest grassroots democratic exercises in the state. Polling will be conducted entirely through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), with voting scheduled for April 26 from 7 am to 6 pm. State Election Commissioner Dr. S. Muraleekrishna confirmed that elections will be held ...Read More >
Thrissur rarely follows a script -- and this election is no different. As the campaign enters its final stretch, the cultural capital is once again poised on a knife's edge, with three candidates locked in a contest that refuses to tilt decisively in any direction. After delivering a shock verdict in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, will voters return to familiar political ground, or push forward a new shift? All the three candidates -- Left Democratic Front's (LDF) Alankode Leelakrishnan, United ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to strengthen service delivery across key sectors including education, healthcare, disaster management, governance, and rural development of the State. The initiative aligns with the state government's broader vision of building a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital connectivity seen as a key driver of inclusive growth and economic progress. The signing ceremony was witnessed ...Read More >
Led by National President Poonam Sharma, the event highlighted women's crucial role in India's economic future. Discussions focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster collaboration and actionable insights for women's empowerment. The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the women's wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), hosted the inaugural day of its 42nd Annual Session on 29 March 2026 at FICCI, Federa ...Read More >
Pune: The pre-Special Intensive Revision (pre-SIR) exercise currently underway has thrown up various challenges for the government staff as well as the citizens. The exercise is the first step ahead of the formal voter list revision process, when officials visit households to verify existing voter details. Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi said the current phase, which began in the first week of March, involves preliminary verification by government staff, after which Booth Level Officers ( ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed hope that Mission YUVA would emerge as a model for self-employment schemes across the country, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir aims to set a national benchmark in entrepreneurship-led development. He made these remarks while addressing the Yuva Mahotsav -- Mission YUVA programme at the Convention Centre here, where he interacted with entrepreneurs and beneficiaries. "In the future, not only should I believe this, but we have taken it as a missi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday addressed a gathering at the Purvanchal Mahotsav 'Maati 9', a festival celebrating the art, cuisine, tourism, and heritage of the Purvanchal region. He hailed Purvanchal for its immense contributions to India's cultural and spiritual identity, according to a release. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Gunfight Starts in Ganderbal, 2 Terrorists Likely To Be Trapped. Centred on the theme "Maati" (Soil), the event honours the c ...Read More >
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) that the Tamil Nadu Assembly election will provide an opportunity to voters to choose between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Addressing party cadre and residents in Tiruvannamalai to seek votes for incumbent Tiruvannamalai MLA and Minister for Highways E.V. Velu as part ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Kochi is about to witness something new, exciting, and long overdue. On April 18 and 19, 2026, Kerala will host its biggest pickleball tournament so far, the Kerala Open 2026, at RallyLabs. For a sport that has been quietly growing across India, this feels like a real moment. Also Read | Did Dipika Kakar's Sister-in-Law Saba Ibrahim Temporarily Shut Down Her Mumbai Restaurant Khushamdeed Due to LPG Shortage? (Watch Video). This is not just another local event. The ...Read More >
Port Blair, March 31 (UNI) Surfing Federation of India, the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, today announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India's top surfers an ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday said effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribals and backward classes is not possible without a "Bahujan government", while accusing ruling governments of weakening these provisions. Addressing a meeting of party office-bearers at the BSP state office here, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged that both central and state governments were making reservation "ineffective and inactive". "Without a government o ...Read More >
Assam elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government. He credited peace agreements for lasting stability, especially in Bodoland. Modi urged party workers to focus on booth-level engagement, voter education, and showcasing development. Assam moved from instability and violence to peace, progress, and prosperity under the "double engine" BJP government over the last 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly radio address on Sunday to speak directly to a nation watching an unfamiliar kind of anxiety unfold, not a domestic crisis this time, but a war raging in a neighbourhood that tens of millions of Indian families call home. In a 'Mann Ki Baat' that balanced geopolitical gravity with grassroots celebration, Modi struck a tone that was part statesman, part motivator, warning against panic and political opportunism while spotlighting the ...Read More >
Lucknow, March 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a major hike in honorariums for Anganwadi workers and helpers, benefiting over three lakh workers across the state. The announcement was made during a government programme in Lucknow, where smartphones were also distributed to thousands of workers. Focus on grassroots services The Chief Minister emphasised that Anganwadi workers play a crucial role in strengthening child nutrition and maternal health services at the ...Read More >
Lucknow, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that the state has set a target to recruit over 5,000 Anganwadi workers and more than 60,000 helpers this year, adding that the process has already begun. Speaking at a programme at Lok Bhawan here after inaugurating various Anganwadi projects, the Chief Minister said steps have also been taken to strengthen social security for frontline workers engaged in child care. He said Anganwadi workers a ...Read More >
Dimapur, Feb 23 (UNI union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said Nagaland has immense potential to emerge as a role model for development if all Departments work together with commitment and clear targets. Bambhaniya was speaking at a review meeting on Monday with various departments under Dimapur district at the Police Complex in Chümoukedima. Addressing the officers, after her two-day visit to various locations in the distric ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], December 17 (ANI): Adding a new milestone to women's empowerment in the state, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over cheques of Rs 10,000 to each of the 23,791 beneficiaries under MMUA of Tingkhong Legislative Assembly Constituency at a function held at Abhoypur Rural Sports Complex in Moran in Dibrugarh district. During the event, 23,791 beneficiaries from the Tingkhong constituency received seed capital cheques of Rs 10,000 each as the ...Read More >
Bhiwandi: Trade unions and workers' organisations staged a strong protest in Bhiwandi against the four labour codes introduced by the Centre and implemented by the state government, terming them "anti-worker" and a direct attack on hard-earned labour rights. CITU-Led Demonstration at Anand Dighe Chowk The protest was organised at late Anand Dighe Chowk under the leadership of Comrade Sunil Chavan, president of the CITU-affiliated Lal Bavta Powerloom Warper and Unorganised Workers' Organisation ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, initiating a statewide movement. He announced a decisive war on drugs, highlighting recent raids, arrests, and asset seizures of over Rs. 50 crore. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Sen ...Read More >
The PIL does not challenge any specific election result but seeks preventive measures to enhance accountability and deter malpractices. With the counting of votes for Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections scheduled for December 17, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding compulsory videography of the entire counting process ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday protested both inside and outside Parliament against the "anti-people" G RAM G bill, with its MP Shashi Tharoor - who the party has accused of being soft on BJP - taking a dig at the governmentt in Lok Sabha by recalling an old Bollywood number - "dekho o deewano (tum) ye kaam na karo, Ram ka naam badnam na karo".Sounding the bugle of "sansad to sadak" fight against the rural employment gurantee bill, Congress's Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi wants to t ...Read More >
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