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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 4 (ANI): The Second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has started in 12 States and Union Territories on Tuesday, with Booth Level Officers (BLO) distributing enumeration forms door-to-door. The BLO in Rashbehari Assembly constituency in West Bengal's Kolkata said that they have been instructed to get the enumeration forms filled within a month. BLO Rajesh Singh told ANI, "This is the 160-Rashbehari Assembly constituency. We have ...Read More >
Pigeon feeding will be allowed only between 7 am and 9 am at the four sites, the civic body said. Mumbai: Mumbai's civic body on Friday said it has permitted "controlled feeding" of pigeons at four new locations in the city for two hours in the morning. In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said this is an interim measure until a report from an expert committee and further orders from the High Courts are received. "Pigeon feeding will be allowed at Worli Reservoir in G South w ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 3 (ANI): Amidst his demands to ban Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities on government premises, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday questioned the transparency and accountability of the organisation. The Congress leader demanded to know why the RSS was secretive about their activities, and how it could conduct large-scale marches without being registered as an organisation. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said, "I have no problem with the RSS as ...Read More >
Warangal (Telangana) [India], October 30 (ANI): Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha on Thursday said that heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Montha have resulted in severe flooding in Telangana, affecting colonies and roads. "Cyclone 'Montha' and heavy rainfall have caused heavy flooding in Telangana, particularly affecting colonies and roads. Despite efforts to evacuate, many residents remain stranded and refuse to leave their homes," Konda Surekha told ANI. Also Read | Rajasthan Weath ...Read More >
Aizawl: Mizo National Front (MNF), Mizoram's main opposition party, has announced a statewide total bandh on Wednesday from 6am to 4pm, in protest against the adoption of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 (FCAA 2023) by the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) govt through a resolution passed in the Mizoram legislative assembly on Aug 27.In a press release issued on Tuesday, the MNF said the bandh was being organised after repeated appeals -- by both the MNF and the Joint Civil Societies of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) had achieved a significant milestone under its flagship youth engagement initiative, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), with the platform surpassing two crore registrations, said the official release. This landmark reflects the growing enthusiasm and participation of India's youth in the nation's collective journey towards a Viksit Bharat 2047. Launched on 31st October 2023 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Na ...Read More >
In a setback for the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday paused the order that mandated prior permission for gatherings of over 10 people in public spaces. The state government on October 18 issued an order making prior permission mandatory for any private organisations, associations or a group of persons to use government property or premises for their activities, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that the move was aimed at restricting the ...Read More >
Dharwad: In a major setback to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, the High Court's Dharwad Bench on Tuesday issued an interim stay on the order, which made prior approval from authority's mandatory for holding events in public and state-owned venues. The government had issued the order recently following a letter from Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities in public places and government-own ...Read More >
PM Modi lauded a Bengaluru engineer, Kapil Sharma, for leading a movement to restore the city's greenery by planting trees, reviving lakes, and more. Once celebrated as the Garden City, Bengaluru has watched its lakes shrink and its canopy thin under the weight of relentless urban growth. But one man's determination is helping the city reclaim its green soul. ALSO READ | Bengaluru entrepreneur reveals how a cold email led to a long term bond with Nithin Kamath On Sunday, Prime Minister Narend ...Read More >
Guwahati: In the serene and picturesque landscape of Pangkangteng Tso in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Sunday, drawing the attention of locals and visitors alike towards the majestic yak.The Yak Mela 3.0, a festival dedicated to the yak and the Brokpa nomadic community, will become an annual fest, organisers had announced.The air was filled with anticipation as the sun rose over the mountains, casting a golden hue on the lake's surface. As the day unfolded, yak g ...Read More >
Kolkata: With the city still reeling from incidents of violence and noise pollution during Diwali and Kali Puja, community elders have appealed for a clean and green Chhath Puja this year. Several organisations representing residents of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Kolkata have urged devotees to refrain from bursting illegal crackers, playing loud music, or polluting water bodies during the festival.Mamta Singh, president of the Rashtriya Bihari Samaj, said her organisation had appealed to all mem ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Civil Service (TCS) officers have voiced their outrage to CM Manik Saha following the assault on BDO Salema, engineer Animesh Saha, and SDPO Samudra Debbarma. The attack, allegedly carried out by cadres of BJP's coalition partner TIPRA Motha during a 24-hour NGO strike, has left the state in turmoil.TCS officers, in a meeting with the CM, demanded immediate punishment for those responsible and called for enhanced security measures for government employees. The incident, which a ...Read More >
The violence erupted when bandh supporters allegedly clashed with local shopkeepers. Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has suggested that Thursday evening's violent clashes at Shantirbazar in Dhalai district were the outcome of a larger conspiracy, hinting that the unrest might not only have external instigators but could also be linked to political tensions within the ruling alliance. After visiting the injured government officials and a trader undergoing treatment at the Agartala Governme ...Read More >
The National Human Rights Commission has taken note of widespread reuse of cooking oil. Concerns were raised about public health risks and environmental pollution. The NHRC has directed the Union Health Ministry and FSSAI to investigate these allegations. A state-wise report is required. An action taken report is also mandated within two weeks. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over a complaint raising concerns on ...Read More >
Agartala, Oct 25 (UNI) Tripura, Civil Service (TCS) officers have voiced strong discontent to Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha following the assault of Block Development Officer (BDO) Salema and two others in Dhalai district on October 23. The attack, allegedly carried out by members of TIPRA Motha, a coalition partner of the BJP, occurred during a 24-hour strike organised by a non-governmental organisation. During a meeting with the Chief Minister, TCS officers called for accountability, demandin ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha has condemned the violent attack that occurred in Shantirbazar, Kamalpur, in Dhalai district on Thursday night. The incident involved supporters of TIPRA Motha assaulting officials and civilians following a 24-hour bandh organized by an NGO advocating for tribal rights.The violence resulted in injuries to at least 20 individuals, including Dhalai SP Mihir Lal Das, SDPO Samudra Debbarma, BDO Abhijit Mujumdar, and engineer Animesh Saha. Several police personnel, fir ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (UNI) Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania today urged all sections of society to join hands in making Odisha a model state in the fight against human trafficking. Inaugurating a state-level conference on human trafficking at the Police Bhawan, Khurania said that human trafficking remains a serious concern not only for Odisha but for the entire nation. The DGP emphasised that if the judiciary, police, Women and Child Protection Units, Labour Department, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police is taking concrete steps to strengthen its Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Units (IAHTUs) by enhancing manpower and using new technology to combat human trafficking in the state. This was stated by Director General of Police (DGP) Y B Khurania after inaugurating a state-level conference on human trafficking in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Speaking at the event attended by officers of police, labour and other departments working against human trafficking, the DGP said ...Read More >
While the bandh, which started at 6 am, evoked a massive response in the hilly areas falling under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council - where Tipra Motha Party holds sway with shops remaining closed and vehicles off the roads, the impact was relatively less in the plains, where normal life was not much affected. "The bandh remained peaceful and no untoward incident has been reported till 10 am. The bandh supporters have blocked roads at 36 locations in the state, which has imp ...Read More >
Agartala: A 24-hour Tripura bandh called by the Tripura Civil Society, an NGO led by BJP ally Tipra Motha, evoked a mixed response.The NGO called the bandh on its eight-point charter of demands. The Tripura Civil Society demanded implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants and the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.Opposition CPM alleged that police acted as silent facilitators for the bandh. Although the state govt opposed the bandh, police remained i ...Read More >
Agartala: Normal life was affected in Tripura on Thursday after the ruling BJP's ally, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP)-affiliated civil society, called a 24-hour shutdown in support of its eight-point demands, including the deportation of illegal migrants. A senior police official said that to make the shutdown successful, picketers organised sit-in demonstrations at more than 52 key locations across the state and in two places along the railway tracks in West Tripura and Khowai districts. "There ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government partnered with SOS Children's Villages India to provide care and protection to 350 children without parental care for five years on Wednesday. The Delhi Women and Child Development (WCD) department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NGO in this regard, as per the statement issued by the latter. Under the agreement, 350 children across the capital will be supported through SOS India's Kinship Care Programme, with regular caregiver training sessio ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant emphasizes the critical environmental cooperation needed between India and Sri Lanka, pointing to shared ecological challenges. Highlighting aspects like coral reef degradation and rising sea levels, he calls for transnational judicial efforts and comprehensive policy frameworks to protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable future. Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant highlighted the urgent necessity for environmental cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, calling it a m ...Read More >
Ukhrul: NSCN (IM) general secretary and chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace process, Thuingaleng Muivah, Wednesday vowed to defend the "sovereign national decision of Nagalim to the last," underscoring the group's unwavering stance as a political solution remains elusive, despite 28 years of dialogue with the government of India.The Indo-Naga peace talks have reached a critical impasse, with the NSCN (IM) steadfastly holding its ground, a separate Naga national flag and constitution. Speakin ...Read More >
Amid the recent controversy surrounding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday clarified that the government has not imposed any ban on the organisation, stating that the RSS is not mentioned anywhere in the order issued regarding permissions for associations to operate in school and college premises. "The Karnataka Government has not banned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. RSS is not mentioned anywhere in the order issued to allow associations to obtain pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: On preparation of railways during festive season, Executive Director, Information & Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar said, "...Indian Railways has made comprehensive plans to operate more than 12,000 trains this year on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath Puja. In the past few days, through the trains we have operated, we have facilitated around 1 crore passengers solely through special trains... The main objective of running these trains is to provide convenience to the large numb ...Read More >
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing the organisation of looting over Rs 100 crore from the Kalyana Karnataka Development Board and vowing to expose its alleged misdeeds soon.Kharge cited a video allegedly featuring a BJP MLA making serious accusations against the RSS. According to him, the MLA accused the organisation of undermining veteran BJP leaders, including BS ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 22 (PTI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad on Wednesday raised questions about the RSS not being a registered organisation and about its funding. They also alleged that the RSS did not register itself as an organisation so it could evade itself from complying with the government's laws and regulations. "....throw the RSS registration on my face saying that RSS is a registered organisation. There ends the matter," Kharge, who has been con ...Read More >
The Maharashtra government will set up a 12-member war room under MITRA to streamline Central and state health schemes and prevent duplication of benefits. The Maharashtra government has decided to set up a special war room to integrate all health-related schemes launched by Central and state governments, with an aim to avoid double benefits of those schemes. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Chief Executive Officer of Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) will be heading the said wa ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 ...Read More >
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