Dehradun, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday and sought financial assistance for upgrading the state's infrastructure, according to an official statement. During the meeting, Dhami invited the prime minister to attend the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra, scheduled to be held in the state next year, and requested Rs 400 crore from the Centre to develop necessary infra
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met PM Modi, seeking guidance and funding for state projects. Dhami discussed infrastructure, semiconductor industries, and upcoming events. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and sought guidance on various issues related to the development of Uttarakhand, a release from Uttarakhand CMO said. The Chief Minister expressed gr
NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Resolving friction along their border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between India and China, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he said, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is
Dehradum: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday requested ₹3,500 crore from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fund the Haridwar Mahakumbh in 2027. He also asked the Prime Minister to instruct central departments to expedite clearances for several state development projects. During a long-awaited meeting in Delhi, Dhami told the Prime Minister that his government has already begun preparations for the 2027 Mahakumbh in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand News: CM Dhami Meets PM Modi in Delhi, Seeks Support for Uttarakhand's Development Initiatives Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Modi to discuss various development initiatives for Uttarakhand, including infrastructure and upcoming events like the Mahakumbh. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought guidance on various subjects related to the development of Uttara
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 14 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought guidance on various issues related to the development of Uttarakhand, a release from Uttarakhand CMO said. Expressing gratitude to the Central Government for its cooperation in the development of the state, the Chief Minister said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister
Lucknow: Taking inspiration from Maha Kumbh model, the Uttar Pradesh govt has deployed an elaborate and technology-driven security apparatus for Kanwar Yatra ensuring real-time surveillance from land, water, and air to provide a safe and seamless experience to devotees. A modern control room has been established to monitor activities through an extensive network.Speaking on security arrangements for Kanwar Yatra, DGP Rajeev Krishna said, "Traffic
ANANTNAG: On the auspicious occasion of Ashad Purnima, the saffron-robed silver mace of Lord Shiva, traditionally known as 'Chhari Mubarak', was ceremoniously taken to Pahalgam for the Bhoomi Pujan ritual, marking the formal commencement of the age-old traditions associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns, a group of Sadhus led by Swami Mahant Deependra Giri took the Chhari Mubarak from its abode in Srinagar. The
Pune: State govt on Thursday accorded Ganeshotsav the status of "Maharashtra State Festival". Ashish Shelar, the cultural affairs minister of state, made the announcement during the monsoon session of the assembly while replying to the demand of Kasba Peth MLA Hemant Rasane. The latter also demanded Rs100 crore from the state for the festival. "State govt is committed to promoting the festival not only at the national- but also at the internation
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Rejecting criticism over financial prudence for presenting supplementary demands of Rs 57,509 crore just three months after presenting the budget, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said the state's economic position is robust and fiscal parameters are fine. He said the additional funds would primarily be spent on the Centrally-sponsored development schemes, infrastructure projects, and statutory grants, which will
Bhopal: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has granted in-principle approval for setting up an All-India Radio (Aakashvani) station in Ujjain, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. The development occurred after Chief Minister Yadav, accompanied by newly elected Madhya Pradesh BJP unit chief Hemant Khandelwal, met Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, CM Yadav r
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday it will put in place a mechanism to curb whopping surge in air ticket prices, recently witnessed during the Maha Kumbh and post-Pahalgam terror attack, as the issue coupled with concerns over air safety after the Ahmedabad plane crash dominated proceedings at a parliamentary panel meeting. Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson told the committee his airline will complete retrofitting
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Parliament Public Account Committee (PAC) on Tueday met with top official from the Civil Aviation Minitry and repreentative from major airline, where the member of the committee raied concern on the Air India Flight AI-171 crah in Ahmedabad and udden urge in flight fare from Srinagar to other citie after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Many Member of Parliament claimed that the airline dratically incr
As Pushkar Singh Dhami completes four years in office this July, he has emerged as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) longest-serving Chief Minister in Uttarakhand -- a notable achievement in a state known for frequent leadership changes. From being a relatively untested choice in 2021 to gaining national attention with the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Dhami's tenure has been marked by high visibility and legislative activism.W
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): Haridwar, one of the holiest cities in India and a key site of the Kumbh Mela, is making major strides in preserving the purity of the river Ganga through enhanced sewage treatment infrastructure under the Namami Gange Mission. Working towards the goal of a clean and rejuvenated Ganga, the city now hosts two state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 82 million litres
Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) In a moment of paternal vulnerability, the Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan shared a sincere note dedicated to his son, Abhishek Bachchan, who with his latest performance in "Kaalidhar Laapata" seems to have redefined his cinematic legacy. The film premiered on Zee5 on July 4 and has garnered widespread acclaim, particularly for Abhishek's haunting portrayal of the titular character. Taking to Instagram, Amitabh Bachchan sha
New Delhi, July 7: The Uttarakhand government is preparing to cover almost 28 liquor shops situated on highways and roads used by Kanwar devotees during their pilgrimage in the auspicious month of Shravan, an official said on Monday. "The shops, along with their signboards, will be covered with curtains. There is no plan to shut them," Haridwar District Excise Officer Kailash Chandra Binjola told IANS. He said arrangements were being made to cov
New Delhi, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttarakhand government is preparing to cover almost 28 liquor shops situated on highways and roads used by Kanwar devotees during their pilgrimage in the auspicious month of Shravan, an official said on Monday. "The shops, along with their signboards, will be covered with curtains. There is no plan to shut them," Haridwar District Excise Officer Kailash Chandra Binjola told IANS. He said arrangements were
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Intense discussions on a wide range of issues, including religious conversions and the perceived demographic imbalances arising from differential population growth, were held during the three-day annual meeting of the RSS 'prant pracharaks', which concluded here on Sunday. While the organisational matters and plans for the RSS' centenary year remained the key focus of the meeting, the organisation also deliberated on vario
Despite sultry weather conditions, people in large numbers waited for famous Hindi poet Kumar Vishwas who later entertained them on the second day of the UP Mango Festival 2025 here on Saturday. More than 3,000 people clapped and cheered for Vishwas as soon as he entered the stage, waving and greeting the audience with folded hands. Even though the programme began with a delay of over two hours, once Vishwas rendered his first poem -- 'Muskurati
Haridwar: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has formally set the tone for the 2027 Kumbh Mela preparations in Haridwar, performing a symbolic Ganga pujan on Wednesday as part of the ongoing 'Nadi Mahotsav' or River Festival. A video of the ritual, in which the Chief Minister is seen offering water from a kalash to the sacred river, was shared on his official YouTube channel. Here are some visuals from the event: Focus on Kanwar Me
Port of Spain, Jul 4 (PTI) India will soon be among the top three economies of the world, and its missions on artificial intelligence, semiconductor and quantum computing are becoming the new engines of growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. In an address at a gathering of the Indian diaspora on Thursday, Modi said India is a land of opportunities today, and the fruits of its growth and progress are reaching the "most needy". "For New I
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, along with his wife Dr Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, visited the Adani-ISKCON kitchens set up during the Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra and the Kumbh Mela, where they joined volunteers in kitchen service. According to an official release from the ISKCON, the family inspected the arrangements of the kitchens that serve lakhs of pilgrims daily with sanctified vegetarian meals (
New Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani made a rare display of his spiritual side when he, along with his family, participated in the Jagannath Ratha Yatra in Puri recently and also the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, earlier this year. In a heartwarming gesture, the billionaire businessman also made it a point to participate in the kitchen seva by joining the ISKCON volunteers in preparing and offering prasad to lakhs of d
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway
Mumbai: The Mahayuti government on Monday tabled two ordinances for the formation of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority and the Gadchiroli District Mining Authority in the state assembly. The ordinances, which grant sweeping powers to the two authorities, will be converted into separate legislations once they are approved by the legislative assembly and the legislative council. A total of six ordinances were tabled in the assembly on
Mumbai: The state govt has introduced a bill granting sweeping powers to the Nasik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority for managing the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to be held in Nasik next year. The bill follows an ordinance introduced in June. The Kumbh Mela is organised every 12 years, and the last event in 2015 attracted 2.5 crore devotees.According to the bill, the authority will have the power to grant permission for any development, incl
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Monday presented the bill for the establishment of the 22-member Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, headed by the Nashik divisional commissioner for the organisation and management of Kumbh Mela and allied activities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar talukas and other areas of Nashik division. The Kumbh Mela is being held at the interval of every 12 years in 2027. The bill titled Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday presented supplementary demands worth Rs 57,509.71 crore for the financial year 2025-26 on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Legislature. This comes amid reported constraints over the availability of adequate funds due to the ballooning fiscal and revenue deficits and mounting public debt. Of the Rs 57,509.71 crore, the allocat
Mumbai, Jun 30 (PTI) The Maharashtra government tabled supplementary demands of Rs 57,509.71 crore in the state legislative assembly on Monday to allocate funds for various schemes and projects. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the state finance and planning minister, presented these demands on the first day of the three-week monsoon session. Supplementary demands are additional funds sought by the government over budgetary allocat