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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 >
The National Conference government headed by chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday, allowed a private members bill by the party legislator, Tanvir Sadiq, who sought restoration of J&K land grants act 1960 and the rules famed there under to their original form as it existed prior to J&K land grant rules 2022. Sadiq sought renewal of leases to the existing occupants so as to ensure that public land serves the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It may be stated here that lease for ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved, and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
The forest department official said the matter would be investigated. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Julia Buruleva faced backlash after pink-painted elephant photoshoot in Jaipur went viral * The shoot featured a model atop a pink-painted elephant at an abandoned temple in Rajasthan * Buruleva claimed organic paint was used and the elephant was unharmed during the shoot Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Art photographer Julia Burule ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
Jammu, April 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government will adopt a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model for tourism stakeholders to improve the experience of holidaymakers visiting the Union Territory. In reply to questions by Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and National Conference (NC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the chief minister said that clean tourist destinations are vital to ensuring visitors return. Omar, who also holds the tourism portfolio, said that while harassmen ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: Even as officials of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department continue to insist there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday admitted that the state is indeed facing a mild shortage for household use. Speaking to media persons here, the Chief Minister said the state government is actively managing the situation. "There is some shortage but not so much," Sangma remarked, adding that the government is closely mon ...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 >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) clocked its highest-ever cargo throughput of 75.15 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2025-26, registering a 9.5% growth over the previous year, underscoring strong operational performance despite global trade uncertainties.Mumbai Port also maintained its lead in cruise tourism, handling 95 cruise calls and over 2.5 lakh passengers. In shipbuilding and repair, it handled 87 vessels for repair and 23 under construction, while advancing plans for a greenfield s ...Read More >
Panaji: The GST revenue data for 2025-26 shows that while the state's taxpayer base is expanding, Goa is seeing a significant loss of fiscal momentum. The total GST collected in Goa for 2025-26 came in at Rs 6,950 crore, representing an overall decline of 2.1% over the previous year at a time when national GST collections grew 6.4%.Of the Rs 6,950 crore collected as GST from taxpayers, Goa govt earned Rs 4,575 crore for the year ending March 31, a flat 1% growth. The remaining GST was credited t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated Visa Application Centre at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the occasion of the inauguration, the Chief Minister said, "The people of the state had been demanding this Visa Application Centre for a long time, and we had sought the cooperation of the Central Government in this regard. This Visa Application Centre became operational in Bhubaneswar today with the support of the C ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced that historic schools Satyabadi Bana and the nearby Bakula Bana in Puri district will be redeveloped as a heritage tourism site at a cost of Rs 585 crore. Majhi visited Suando village in Satyabadi area, the birthplace of Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, this morning and paid floral tribute to the statue of Das. Addressing a gathering at an event organised at a nearby college to celebrate the statehood day ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such init ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such init ...Read More >
A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies. Prices of commercial LPG were hiked by Rs 195.50 on Wednesday, on back of surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. A 19-kg commercial LPG now costs Rs 2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies. Rates were last increased by Rs 114.5 per 19-kg cylinder on March 1. Domestic cooking gas LPG rates, which were last hiked by Rs 60 per 14.2-kg cylinder on March ...Read More >
Maldivian plans to expand flights from India to attract tourists Instagram/maldivianaero ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Maldivian plans to expand flights from India to attract 2 lakh Indian tourists annually * Indian tourists to Maldives exceeded 1.3 lakh last year, with over 1 lakh Indian residents there * Maldivian operates five weekly flights from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and seeks more routes Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Surendra Sai, Mahar ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, April 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday addressed election rallies at Nazira, Tingkhong and Khowang in Upper Assam, speaking extensively on the prevailing political situation and the everyday challenges faced by ordinary citizens, and sharply criticising the policies of the ruling party. Engaging directly with the people in simple language, Priyanka encouraged people to reflect critically through questions and reasoning. She began by asking people to assess what positiv ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Flight operations from Halwara Airport near Ludhiana will commence from May 15, 2026 with booking expected to open soon, officials said on Wednesday. Initially, two Air India flights will connect Ludhiana with Delhi, fulfilling a long-pending demand of over 30 years, they said. Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, along with his wife, is expected to take the inaugural flight from Delhi to Halwara on May 15, marking a significant milestone. The development follows sus ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Sure ...Read More >
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by director general of police (DGP) Deepam Seth at the police headquarters on Tuesday evening. Senior officers, including IG Garhwal Rajiv Swarup, IG STF Nilesh Anand Bharne, SSP Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal and SSP STF Ajai Singh, attended the meeting. During the meeting, the DGP issued directives to strengthen policing and ensure accountability in the state capital. The IG Garhwal has been tasked with daily monitoring of the law and orde ...Read More >
Image credit : ChatGPT AI Image | Why Kerala's Take on the KitKat Heist Is a Lesson in Modern Marketing What started as a bizarre chocolate theft in Europe somehow turned into global content gold, and India didn't just watch; it jumped right in. When thousands of KitKat bars mysteriously disappeared mid-transit, the internet did what it does best: turned it into a meme. But what's the real plot twist? Brands weren't just reacting; they were competing to be the funniest. And Kerala tourism? It ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated a visa application centre here. Speaking at the inaugural event, Majhi said the establishment of the centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and the state government's commitment to citizen-centric services. The centre has been opened at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal. "Such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote industries and tourism, and support international engagemen ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated a Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. The visa centre has been set up at Babasahed Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) in Baramunda. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote indust ...Read More >
Jammu, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the first legislative move of its kind, ruling National Conference (NC) on Wednesday supported the introduction of a Private Member's Bill seeking renewal of leases in favour of existing occupants. The Bill tabled by MLA, Tanvir Sadiq was allowed to be introduced by the Speaker after state Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who also holds the revenue department portfolio, said he would not oppose the Bill. The Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather then put the Bill's intro ...Read More >
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