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Srinagar, Apr 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. "The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there, how can a ceasefire ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as a leading State in the country in the urban development sector, securing the first position for the successful implementation and service delivery under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. AMRUT 2.0, which was launched in October 2021 and extended up to March 2027, aims to ensure universal water supply, rejuvenation of water bodies and improved urban infrastructure across cities. According to an official statement, Odisha has em ...Read More >
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday campaigned across parts of Assam in support of Congress candidates for the assembly polls, assuring that the suspicious death of noted singer Zubeen Garg, 52, would be thoroughly investigated and justice delivered within 100 days of the govt being formed.Sukhu said the people of Assam were dissatisfied with the handling of Garg's death. Garg died on Sept 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore. Singapore authorities termed it an accidental dr ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday addressed the state's ongoing financial challenges, noting that the debt situation is not new but has been building over successive governments. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The financial situation of the state is not new. It has been a continuous problem of debt. This is a matter of concern for all of us. With the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) closed, the state has faced increasing diffic ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday addressed the state's ongoing financial challenges, noting that the debt situation is not new but has been building over successive governments. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The financial situation of the state is not new. It has been a continuous problem of debt. This is a matter of concern for all of us. With the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) closed, the state has faced increasing diffic ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) More than 1.5 lakh security personnel have been deployed as part of arrangements for Thursday's polling in Assam that will decide the fate of 722 candidates hoping to enter the 126-member state Assembly. Officials said 31,940 polling stations have been set up in 35 districts for the single-phase polling. Micro-observers have been deputed in sensitive polling stations. The results will be declared on May 4. While most personnel set out for the polling stations on Wednesda ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of failing to support the state on the issue of Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), asserting that the opposition was indulging in "mere politics" instead of standing with the people of the state. "The BJP is only doing politics. They did not stand with the people of Himachal Pradesh on the Revenue Deficit Grant, which was the rightful cl ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday accused the BJP-led state government of pushing Rajasthan towards a "constitutional crisis" by failing to conduct elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies for over a year. In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the delay and the appointment of government administrators in place of elected representatives reflect an "undemocratic mindset" and amount to a direct assault on democratic institutions. "The f ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Rs 403-crore "Dr B R Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana" to beautify, develop and maintain statues of Ambedkar in all 403 Assembly constituencies. Cleared by the Cabinet Tuesday, each constituency will get Rs 1 crore for 10 statues under the scheme. This comes a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 'protective umbrellas' will be installed over statues of Ambedkar and other such icons across the state Instructions have also been given to p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards waste-to-energy initiatives and sustainable urban management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexband Renewables to process vegetable and organic waste into Compressed Biogas (CBG or CNG). The agreement focuses on utilising segregated organic waste, particularly vegetable waste from markets and households, along with Napier grass, to produce renewable energy at Nexband Renewables' upcoming ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards sustainable waste management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to produce compressed natural gas (CNG) from vegetable waste generated in the city. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of waste in the capital city while promoting clean energy production through scientific waste processing methods. Under the agreement, BMC will supply around 50 metric tonnes of vegetable waste daily, although the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): In a major setback to the Himachal Pradesh government, the High Court on Monday stayed the powers granted to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to reserve 5% of seats in Panchayat elections, observing that the provision was prima facie unconstitutional. A division bench of Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma ruled that any reservation roster prepared using these powers would also remain stayed. The court directed all DCs to finalise and ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 6 (ANI): In a major setback to the Himachal Pradesh government, the High Court on Monday stayed the powers granted to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to reserve 5% of seats in Panchayat elections, observing that the provision was prima facie unconstitutional. A division bench of Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma ruled that any reservation roster prepared using these powers would also remain stayed. The court directed all DCs to finalise and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The recent decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Odisha to expand reservation in higher education is far more than an administrative correction -- it is a politically consequential intervention that could recalibrate the state's electoral landscape.At a structural level, the reform addresses a long-standing mismatch between demographic realities and quota allocation. By raising reservation for Scheduled Tribes to 22.5 per cent and for Scheduled Castes to 16.25 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fresh political debate has emerged over the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Budget Session of Parliament has been extended to facilitate its rollout. The law, enacted in 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, but is currently linked to delimitation and is expected to come into effect by 2029. Leaders from the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday welcomed the mov ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the post of chairperson of Khanapur municipality in Telangana with the support of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The election for the municipal chairperson of Khanapur in Nirmal district was held amid tight security on Sunday. BJP candidate Ankham Mounika was elected as the chairperson after she received the backing of both BJP and BRS councillors. Both the parties entered into an agreement for the post of chairpe ...Read More >
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed increasing the permissible deviation in building plans from 5% to 15% across the Greater Bengaluru Area, triggering a sharp debate among urban planners, activists and civic authorities in Bengaluru. The draft amendment to GBA building rules is aimed at addressing widespread violations and clearing long-pending occupancy certificates (OCs) for an estimated 3 lakh to 3.5 lakh properties, but critics warn it could effectively regularise non-compli ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday urged citizens to extend cooperation for the successful conduct of Census 2027 by sharing their details on the self-enumeration portal ahead of the door-to-door survey. It is worth noting that the Census programme in the state has been launched in coordination with the Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and the Revenue and Disaster Management D ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Tipra Motha Party and raised serious doubts about the party's election fund management. Hitting out at Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman and his recent statement, Saha said, "The top leader of the party himself admitted that he refused to stitch an alliance despite having been advised by the leaders from his party. Some leaders of that party are said to have advised him to go with BJP to ensure t ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 3 (UNI) Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Power, Sanjeev Arora, on Friday, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on Friday to transform the state's urban infrastructure. The Minister announced a major infrastructure blitz, including the reconstruction and repair of 2,120 kilometers of roads across various Municipal Corporations and Councils. This initiative, budgeted at ₹1,300 crore, is slated for completion by the end of ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: A high-level virtual meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, was held on Thursday to review the progress and accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across urban centres. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials of GAIL (India) Limited, and senior functionaries from various urban local bodies. Deliberations focused on scaling up domestic P ...Read More >
The High Court had on November 14, 2025 directed the State government to hold these polls by April 15 The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday issued contempt notices to the State Election Commission (SEC) and Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh, taking exception to the delay in conducting Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections despite its previous order. The High Court had on November 14, 2025 directed the State government to hold these polls by April 15. A Division Bench, led by Acting ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Odisha government has directed all departments, district administrations, and urban local bodies not to transfer officials and employees engaged in census duties to ensure the successful completion of the Census 2027, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Padhee, has written to secretaries of various departments, heads of departments, district collect ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 2 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday said the state government is fast-tracking urban infrastructure development with major reforms, improved services and large-scale projects. He said the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for Improvement Trusts has been reintroduced till April 30, 2026, offering around 50 per cent rebate on non-construction fee to provide relief to property owners. Arora said house tax collection for 2025-26 has reached Rs 600 crore, up fro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, a national learning initiative under Mission Karmayogi, aimed at strengthening the capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants across the country. The Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah, being organised from April 2 to April 8, 2026, was inaugurated at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking five years of Mission Karmayogi. Conceived as a nationwide capacity-buil ...Read More >
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) achieved a significant 22% increase in property and vacant land tax collection, reaching Rs 620 crore for 2025-26. This surge, driven by expanded tax bases and focused vacant land assessments, surpassed initial targets. Enhanced administrative efforts and a 50% interest waiver also contributed to the impressive revenue growth. VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) collected Rs 620 crore in property and vacant lan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Governance today requires new capabilities to respond to technological disruptions and global uncertainties, while "mindset and empathy" remain critical to effective public service, Principal Secretary to the prime minister, P K Mishra, said on Thursday. Addressing the launch of 'Sadhana Saptah', a nation-wide learning initiative aimed at strengthening capabilities, commitment, and citizen-centric orientation of public servants, Mishra said that capacity building has evol ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State Government to grant approval for registration of an FIR against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri over alleged irregularities in the procurement of eco-friendly bags for distribution in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and other Local Bodies. Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered the Government to accord approval within four weeks under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against ...Read More >
HARIDWAR: Haridwar municipal corporation is gearing up to place a proposal in its board meeting this month to ban the sale of raw meat across the entire municipal area and shift all such shops to Sarai village on the city's outskirts ahead of the 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Civic authorities said the move was being planned since they wanted "tighter control over cleanliness and the stray dog menace in the city which was increasing due to the meat shops." The move aims to expand an existing restriction unde ...Read More >
The opposition BJP staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, protesting the state government's refusal to hold a detailed discussion on controversial changes to the panchayati raj reservation roster. The move followed the rejection of an adjournment motion moved by BJP MLA Randhir Sharma under Rule 67, which sought to address allegations of constitutional violations. Leader of opposition and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led gove ...Read More >
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