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New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Imphal, Apr 3: Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh will undertake a multi-leg visit to Jiribam district and adjoining areas of Assam from April 4 to 6, combining administrative engagements, political outreach, and a renewed push for peace-building in violence-affected regions. The visit comes days after his deliberations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, where the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur was reviewed. Sources said the Chief Minister has been advised to ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 31 (ANI): BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Telangana Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of alleged land grabbing and illegal activities, as a delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking an inquiry into the matter. Speaking to ANI after meeting the Governor, Sravan said, "Unfortunately, the Telangana government and particularly Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy have turned out to be land grabbers... This is 27 acres ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): In a development that underscored the widening rift between Raj Bhavan and the Himachal government, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday declined to read the customary full Governor's Address on the opening day of the Budget Session of the HP Assembly. Addressing the House briefly, Governor Shukla said, "I don't think I should read it," while specifically pointing out that the prepared address contained "comments on constitutional instituti ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The face-off between West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee continued on Monday with the former asking the Kolkata Police to conduct search operations inside the Raj Bhavan premises to find out whether arms and ammunition have been stored there. Bose took this unprecedented move to counter Kalyan's claim that the Governor had been sheltering BJP 'goons' and supplying them with arms and ammunition to kill Trinamool workers. The veteran MP from Sr ...Read More >
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik emphasizes the cultural and developmental linkages between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Highlighting shared heritage and collaborative opportunities, such as tourism and agriculture, he calls for deeper cooperation to foster national unity and progress. In a bid to fortify the bond between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat, Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) highlighted the profound cultural and developmental connections shared by the two states. Speaking at ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 15 Nov: The Raj Bhavan here celebrated the foundation day of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand under the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat initiative on Saturday. Participating in the celebration, Governor KT Parnaik lauded the services and contributions of the people of the two states residing in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that their commitment has enriched the state's developmental journey. Drawing parallels between the two states and Arunachal, the governor highlighted the deep cultural and geo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 27 (UNI) The Telangana Raj Bhavan was illuminated in pink today evening, marking International Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the sixth consecutive year. The symbolic gesture, continued since 2020, reflects the State's commitment to spreading awareness about early detection and support for those battling breast cancer. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation. Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, commended Dr P Raghu Ram ...Read More >
GURUVAYUR: Alleging large-scale corruption and discrepancies in temple administration, the BJP on Thursday announced that it will launch a massive protest against irregularities in Kerala's Devaswom Boards and demanded a CBI investigation. BJP state general secretary M T Ramesh, addressing a press conference in Guruvayur, said the party would begin a direct agitation against what he described as "rampant corruption" in the Devaswom Boards, which, he alleged, are functioning as "cash cows" under ...Read More >
MUMBAI: BJP politicians and the writer of a congratulatory tome titled 'Modi's Mission' outdid one another in heaping fulsome praise on PM Narendra Modi at the book's release at Raj Bhavan on Friday. Maharashtra governor Acharya Devvrat's statement -- that Modi became prime minister of India "out of a divine arrangement" -- was the most lavish but the other attendees were not far behind. The book release was attended by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CM Eknath Shinde and Ram Shinde, chairp ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 24 (ANI): After at least 20 people lost their lives in the Kurnool bus fire accident, Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud on Friday issued a stern warning that "unfit buses" which flout the rules set by the government would be seized, and added that there was no playing with the life of the citizens. "We have directed the transport authorities to seize any unfit buses to eliminate potential threats to life. We direct the transport people tha ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Kerala Raj Bhavan on Thursday (October 23, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President described K.R. Narayanan's life as a story of courage, perseverance and self-belief. She said that through immense dedication and the power of education, the former President rose from humble beginnings to occupy the highest constitutional office in the country. Kerala DySP's WhatsApp post on President's Sabarimala visit spar ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahasamadhi on the centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala, on Thursday. "President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala. The President said that Sree Narayana Guru was one of India's great spiritual leaders and social reformers who inspired generations to believe in the ideals of equal ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India] October 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President of India, late K R Narayanan, and paid floral tributes at Kerala Raj Bhavan on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, the President lauded Narayanan's rich legacy of morality, integrity, compassion, and democratic spirit. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: Driver Arrested for Kidnapping, Murder of Employer's 5-Year-Old Son in Narela Area. "I consider it an honour to unveil the bust of Late ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 23 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu welcomed Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai upon his arrival in Agartala on Wednesday evening. According to Rajbhawan, the visiting Goa Governor was received with traditional hospitality at the Raj Bhavan. The officials from the Governor's Secretariat and senior state government representatives were also present during the welcome ceremony. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle ...Read More >
During her four-day journey through Kerala, President Droupadi Murmu engaged deeply with the community, starting with a heartfelt prayer at the historic Sabarimala temple. Her schedule was packed with significant actions, including the unveiling of a bust and launching key events, alongside attending a college celebration marking a hundred years of excellence. President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta, in Kerala, said the PRD ...Read More >
Pramadam (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): A portion of the helipad tarmac at the Pramadam Stadium in Kerala sank after the helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu landed on Wednesday during her visit to the Sabarimala temple. According to officials present at the site, the helipad surface partially caved in moments after the chopper touched down. Personnel from the police and fire departments immediately rushed to the spot and manually pushed the aircraft out of the sunken area to ensur ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Elaborate security arrangements have been made in the state capital ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's arrival in Kerala on Tuesday for a four-day official visit. Traffic restrictions and regulations will be in place throughout the city from 3 pm onwards along the route the President will take from the airport, sources said.Murmu will reach the state in the evening and on Wednesday will visit the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district for 'darshan' and ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 21 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, along with the First Lady of Tripura, N Renuka, celebrated Diwali with children at the Raj Bhavan in Agartala on Monday. According to Raj Bhawan Agartala, the Governor and the First Lady interacted warmly with the children and distributed sweets and gifts among them. The event aimed to spread happiness and the message of togetherness on the occasion of the festival of lights. Also Read | Diwali 2025: US Pres ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 21 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, along with the First Lady of Tripura, N Renuka, celebrated Diwali with children at the Raj Bhavan in Agartala on Monday. According to Raj Bhawan Agartala, the Governor and the First Lady interacted warmly with the children and distributed sweets and gifts among them. The event aimed to spread happiness and the message of togetherness on the occasion of the festival of lights. During the event, Governor Nallu ...Read More >
State-run universities headed by officiating vice chancellors will soon have new permanent VCs, said Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday (October 17, 2025). "The appointment of VCs was delayed due to lack of clarity in the Act. Now, the Act has been amended. We already have a set of selection panels. We hope the universities would have full-time VCs in next two to three months," said Mr. Kambhampati during interaction with media here. Of the 17 State-run universities, as many as 13 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 19 (ANI): The Odisha government has announced that all Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices across the state will remain closed on Monday after declaring October 20 an additional holiday, as Diwali falls on that day. All government offices and magisterial courts, except those in Nuapada district, will remain closed. In lieu of this, the fourth Saturday (October 25) has been declared a working day. Also Read | Raju Bista's Convoy Attacked by Miscreants in We ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 19 (ANI): The Odisha government has announced that all Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices across the state will remain closed on Monday after declaring October 20 an additional holiday, as Diwali falls on that day. All government offices and magisterial courts, except those in Nuapada district, will remain closed. In lieu of this, the fourth Saturday (October 25) has been declared a working day. According to an official notification issued by the Departme ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Thursday underscored the importance of maintaining international standards in the construction and upkeep of roads, bridges, and tunnels in border areas, emphasising that robust road networks are vital both for national security and socio-economic growth. The governor made the remarks during a meeting with Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Jitendra Prasad, who called on him at t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 18(ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday encouraged media professionals to actively promote the welfare schemes of both Central and State governments on their platforms, helping more people become aware of the benefits. He was holding an interaction with the representatives of media organisations at the New Abhishek Hall on the premises of Raj Bhavan. The Governor highlighted key schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress leadership on Friday took a significant step towards politically rehabilitating former cabinet minister and Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, who quit the party in 2018 and joined BJP a year later, making him the chairperson of New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA).Chatterjee, once considered close to Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee and is fondly called Kanan by her, is the first non-bureaucrat chairperson of NKDA since its inception in 2009.The Friday app ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A stand-off between the govt and civil contractors escalated, with the contractors' association threatening to halt all ongoing projects and stage large-scale protests if the govt fails to clear pending dues of Rs 33,000 crore by Dec. At a press conference Friday, office-bearers of Karnataka State Contractors' Association (KSCA) accused the govt of withholding payments for over two years. They said dues from various departments have accumulated since Congress took office in May 2023. ...Read More >
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Wednesday put up a detailed report before President Droupadi Murmu and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the alleged gangrape of a Dalit medical student in West Burdwan district's Durgapur town. A Raj Bhavan source corroborated that the submission by the Governor consists of observations made during his Durgapur visit last week, as well as information from his meetings with the victim's family. The precise contents of the top-level repor ...Read More >
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur to President Droupadi Murmu and the Union Home Ministry, a Raj Bhavan official said on Wednesday. In the report, Bose has given a detailed account of his findings in the case and also about his interactions with the survivor and her parents, he said. "A report has been submitted to President Droupadi Murmu in connection with the governor's findings in the Durgapur case. A copy of the re ...Read More >
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