Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 10 (UNI) A draft policy on revitalizing Kerala''s plantation sector, based on the recommendations of the study by IIM Calicut, is under consideration of the State cabinet, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, P Rajeev said on Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 10 (UNI) Kerala''s growth in the tourism sector is outpacing the global average, Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (UNI) A lower court in Karnataka on Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs 1.25 crore on three persons, including former state minister B Nagendra, in a cheque bounce case filed by VSL Steels Limited.
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (UNI) In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday sanctioned the prosecution of former Congress minister B Nagendra in the alleged multi-crore Valmiki Corporation scam.
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) The visit of the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence Sheikh Hamdan to India comes as the two friendly countries approach the third anniversary of the implementation of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect on May 1, 2022, the UAE Trade Minister said.
Bratislava/New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, who is visiting the Slovak Republic, held extensive discussions with President Peter Pellegrini and separately with Prime Minister Roberto Fico, on the wide spectrum of bilateral ties and boosting trade relations.
Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Gulabrao Patil on Tuesday directed concerned officials to complete the works of Jaljeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission in a timely manner to ensure proper water supply to citizens.
Mumbai, Apr 8 (UNI) To ensure that the work of the Animal Husbandry Department is done at full capacity, Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde has taken an important step and has decided to fill the vacant posts in the department.
Jalgaon, Apr 8 (UNI) Union Minister of state for social Justice Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday reviewed the schemes of his department here. .
Nandurbar, Apr 8 (UNI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the need of promoting natural farming in some villages of the district.
Lucknow, Apr 8 (UNI) Chitrakoot, the sacred land where Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman spent a significant part of their exile, is set for a major tourism revival.
Jalandhar, Apr 8 (UNI) Former Punjab BJP minister and senior leader Manoranjan Kalia, whose residence at central town came under attack last night, accused police of not responding to call.
Sangli, Apr 7 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Monday instructed all the departments concerned to take coordinated action regularly to root out the drug traffickers and make the district drug free.
Srikakulam, AP, Apr 7 (UNI) Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSRCP Doctors’ Wing State President Seediri Appalaraju on Monday lambasted the incumbent coalition government for crippling the Aarogyasri scheme within 10 months of coming to power.
Hyderabad, Apr 7 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu announced that the state government aims to produce two lakh AI engineers, positioning the state as a hub for emerging technologies.
Srinagar, Apr 7 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kashmir on Monday evening, where he was received at the Airport by Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani.
Hyderabad, Apr 7 (UNI) A Committee of Ministers constituted by the Telangana government held a meeting on Monday to discuss the ongoing Kancha Gachibowli land issue involving the University of Hyderabad (UoH).
Chennai, Apr 7 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Monday conducted raids atthe premises of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration K N Nehru and prominent real estate firm True Value Homs (TVH), allegedly linked to his brother.
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (UNI) Responding to the BJP''s ''Janakrosh Yatra'', Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Monday said the opposition has nothing substantial to raise and is resorting to protests as it is unable to digest the popularity of the Congress government''s welfare schemes and budget.
Mandya (Karnataka), Apr 7 (UNI) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Monday accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of deliberately obstructing his efforts to bring industries to the state due to political rivalry.
Itanagar, Apr 7 (UNI) In a significant outreach effort aimed at fostering inclusive growth in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Monday visited Pakke Kessang district.
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (UNI) Karnataka BJP leader Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday slammed state Home Minister G Parameshwara over his remarks on the incident of violence against a young woman in Bengaluru’s BTM Layout, terming the comments as an "admission of the complete collapse of the legal system" in the state.
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has courted controversy over his response to the molestation of a woman in Bengaluru’s Bharati Layout, with critics accusing him of trivialising crimes against women.
New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with visiting Fijian Health Minister Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalav and discussed the ongoing bilateral health and medical cooperation.
Srinagar, Apr 7 (UNI) Amid heightened security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on Monday evening, officials said.
Nashk, Apr 6 (UNI) After being slammed for making controversial statement that hurt sentiments of farmers in the state, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Sunday apologised them.
Pune, Apr 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Minister of State for Transport Madhuri Mishal has directed the State Transport Commissioner (TC) to take action against private bus operators for charging extra fare from passengers during the summer vacation, according to state BJP spokesperson Sandeep Khardekar.
Nashik, Apr 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP along with the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra.
Solapur, Apr 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Sunday advised farmers to adopt modern irrigation methods for agriculture by recognising the steps of time.
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (UNI) Telangana Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, near here on Saturday to attend the Chintan Shivir on Social Justice and Empowerment, scheduled to be held in Dehradun on April 7 and 8.
Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) A sessions court here on Saturday dismissed an appeal filed by a former Maharashtra minister and NCP (AP) leader Dhananjay Munde against an interim order by a magistrate court directing him to pay monthly maintenance of Rs two lakh to his estranged partner and daughter.
New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday while stating that the era of bullets and bomb blasts are over in Bastar, appealed to all Naxalites to lay down their weapons and join the mainstream, as Bastar wants development.
Shimla, Apr 5 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Council of Ministers today decided to enter into an interim operation contract with East India Hotel Ltd (EIH Ltd) for the management of Hotel Wildflower Hall in Mashobra. The draft of the contract was approved in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Under the agreement, EIH Ltd will manage the property on an interim basis, ensuring a monthly revenue of Rs 1.77 crore for the state government.
Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshvardhan Sapkal demanded on Saturday that state Agriculture Minister Adv Manikrao Kokate be expelled from the cabinet for "insulting farmers" and should tender a public apology.
Mumbai, Apr 5 (UNI) If a common man walks on the path of truth, no matter how big and demonic the untruth is, he can destroy that demonic power. Therefore, we should try to walk on the path of truth shown by Lord Shri Ram, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.
Rajahmundry (AP), Apr 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh inaugurated a paddy purchase centre at Morta village of Undrajavaram mandal on Saturday.
Bengaluru, Apr 5 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Saturday said the police will take appropriate legal action after BJP worker Vinay Somaiah''s suicide note allegedly named Congress leaders AS Ponnanna and Mantar Gowda.
Beed, Apr 04 (UNI) Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam on Friday directed that the policemen cooperating with the accused in the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case would be transferred and said no one found involved in the case will be spared.
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Telangana’s free fine rice distribution scheme has received an overwhelming response from the public and is being hailed as India’s largest food security initiative, said Irrigation & Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday.
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Captain N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday announced that the state government will approach the Supreme Court against the Rayalaseema and Bankacherla Lift Irrigation Projects initiated unilaterally by the Andhra Pradesh government.
Ankara, Apr 4 (UNI) Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Friday that Türkiye wants to negotiate with the United States to lift the 10-percent additional tariffs.
Mumbai, Apr 4 (UNI) Maharashtra State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Friday gave directions for a study to be conducted and a report submitted on establishing a mangrove safari park on the banks of the Airoli creek in the Navi Mumbai area of Thane district, where flamingos live.
Lucknow, Apr 4 (UNI) As per the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, 5,000 female candidates will be recruited as conductors on a contract basis in Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation, sources said here on Friday.
Bangkok, Apr 4 (UNI) The 20th Session of the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting (MM), attended by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in Bangkok, Thailand, saw the Ministers signing the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional maritime partnerships.
Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) A programme to distribute contract documents of new houses to the residents being rehabilitated under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority in Bandra East was held at the Mumbai Suburban District Collectorate.
Kathmandu, Apr 3 (UNI) The pro-monarchy Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) of Nepal has demanded an investigation into the "repression" of the protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on March 28, as well as the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak for his actions against pro-monarchy protesters, which included media censorship, and violent police crackdown on protesters and journalists.
Pune, Apr 3 (UNI) By leveraging advanced ethanol production technologies, utilising existing machinery and adopting grain-based modules, sugar mills can ensure year-round operations, thereby significantly enhancing their efficiency and profitability, said Rajesh Tope, a veteran cooperative leader and former minister of Maharashtra.
Bangkok/New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that India’s North-Eastern region is emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC, with its network of roads, railways, waterways, grids and pipelines.
Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) Terming lawyers as backbone of the society, the Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan on Wednesday called upon the legal fraternity to contribute in fighting the drug menace.
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (UNI) Opposition leader in Karnataka Legislative Council R Ashoka on Wednesday accused Speaker UT Khader of aligning with the Congress government to secure a ministerial position by taking action against opposition members.
Jerusalem, Apr 2 (UNI) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday announced a major expansion of the military offensive in Gaza, saying troops would seize additional areas in the strip to establish buffer zones.
Tel Aviv, Apr 2 (UNI) The Israeli government has canceled all tariffs on goods imported from the US, a move expected to strengthen the bilateral strategic alliance and reducing the cost of living in Israel, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday directed that acommunication system should be established in every remaining gram panchayats of Maharashtra under the Bharat Net Phase-2 project.
Kannur, Apr 1 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Agriculture P Prasad on Tuesday said the "Mini Portable Rain Shelter" is considered a step toward modern farming method.
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) A ACJM Court on Tuesday directed the registration of First Information Report (FIR) against Delhi Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra for his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) Meghalaya Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister, Marcuise Marak, on Tuesday accused former Chief Minister and BJP leader, Nongthombam Biren Singh, of the ethnic violence in restive Manipur.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Armed with a stack of documents, the BJP on Tuesday launched a verbal assault on Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George, accusing him of "misleading" the public on the smart meter installation rules and "manipulating" the tendering process for the state’s lucrative smart meter project.
Agartala, April 1 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the state assembly that the state government has taken the initiative to relocate the families who have been residing outside the barbed wire fencing due to the erection of zero line fencing in a few locations along the Bangladesh border.
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (UNI) The Year of Enterprises (YOE) initiative launched by the Kerala Government in 2022-23 for building a highly conducive ecosystem for MSME sector powered the state’s profound transformation into an industrial and entrepreneurship friendly ecosystem, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P Rajeeve said on Tuesday.
Hyderabad/New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The contentious issue of Kanche Gachibowli land has now reached Delhi with the BJP state leadership stepping in to prevent the alleged sale of these land.
Bengaluru, Apr Mar 31 (UNI) Karnataka ministers and their supporters staged a silent protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 by wearing black bands during Ramzan prayers on Monday. The gesture, intended as a symbolic resistance to the proposed legislation, was prominently displayed during congregational prayers across the state.
New Delhi, Mar 31 (UNI) The 6th BIMSTEC Summit scheduled to take place on April 4, in Bangkok, Thailand, will be preceded by a Meeting of BIMSTEC Senior Officials on April 2 and a Meeting of BIMSTEC Foreign or External Affairs Ministers on April 3.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (UNI) For the first time, the Odisha government will celebrate Odia Festival from Odisha Day on Tuesday to Odia New Year on April 14.
Kolhapur / Raigad, Mar 29 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil on Saturday slammed the opposition for raking up old issues from history to play politics rather than focusing on many current burning issues in the state.
Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) European leaders agree that sending troops to Ukraine to provide security guarantees would be impossible without support of the United States, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said in an interview out on Friday.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) In the fourth women''s policy, more priority will be given to providing health and hygiene facilities for women, said Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Friday.
Nashik, Mar 28 (UNI) On the lines of recent Maha Kumbh Mela, everyone''s participation is necessary for success of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to be held in the year 2027, said Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan on Friday.
Hyderabad, Mar 28 (UNI) Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar emphasised the role of sports in building a healthy society, stating that promoting sports is essential for shaping future generations.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant said on Friday that the government is working with all sections of society for the welfare of common people and made an appeal that everyone should cooperate for the welfare of people.
Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) The Maharashtra government will provide a great relief to as many as 64 lakh farmersin the state and Rs 2,555 crore insurance compensation will be deposited directly in their bank accounts, saidAgriculture Minister Advocate Manikrao Kokate on Friday.
Hyderabad, Mar 28 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Dhanasari Anasuya Seethakka on Friday emphasised the need for effective management of drinking water supply during the upcoming festivals to ensure that villages do not face shortages for at least three consecutive days.
Vijayawada, Mar 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar on Friday announced that the government has purchased 35,48,724 metric tonnes of paddy produce and steps have been taken to supply fine quality rice to the welfare hostels.
Bapatla (Andhra), Mar 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh on Friday announced that the Suryalanka beach in Bapatla district will be developed as a ‘Blue Flag’ beach and efforts are being made to establish tourism circuits between Chirala and Bapatla.
Shimla, Mar 28 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed bills raising the salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and MLAs by 24 percent and tying the revised emoluments to the price index, ensuring an automatic hike every five years.
Bhimavaram (Andhra), Mar 28 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma on Friday said a Critical Care ICU is being established in the Government General hospital here at a cost of Rs 23.75 crore.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) All airports in the country will soon have facilities like drinking water, tea, coffee, and snacks at reasonable rates, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ramamohana Naidu said on Friday.
Chandigarh, Mar 28 (UNI) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday condemned estranged Akali leader Manpreet Singh Ayali for aligning with AAP minister Harjot Bains to seek interference of the Vidhan Sabha to make rules and regulations for appointment of the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
Chandigarh, Mar 28 (UNI) Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry informed the Assembly on Friday that there is no water shortage in the Dadri Rajbaha in the Baund Kalan region of Charkhi Dadri Assembly constituency.
Hyderabad, Mar 28 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing, Information, and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has directed officials to expedite the grounding process of Indiramma houses in pilot villages and ensure immediate payments for houses with completed basements.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The government on Friday clarified in Rajya Sabha that data of farmers in the farmer identity card is completely safe, and it will not be shared with any agency or organisation without their permission.
Agartala, Mar 28 (UNI) Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma demanded the assembly to deploy of at least 400 personnel from Tripura State Rifles (TSR) under District Forest Officers.
Mexico City, Mar 28 (UNI) The 25% tariff on the auto sector announced by US President Donald Trump will not apply to cars from Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said.
Wayanad, Mar 27 (UNI) Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan on Thursday said the government''s aim is to complete the construction of houses in the Wayanad Model Township by December and finish the entire project by the 2025-2026 fiscal.
Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) The recently renovated Umiam dam is being closely monitored by the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and the Power department and all steps are being taken to ensure its safety, Meghalaya Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal said on Thursday.
Chandigarh, Mar 27 (UNI) Punjab Minister Brindar Kumar Goyal on Thursday strongly rebutted Leader of the Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa''s unnecessary comments against renowned environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal.
Bengaluru, Mar 27 (UNI) Karnataka’s initiative to eliminate cervical cancer is set to expand, with Chikkaballapur district being considered as a model for the statewide immunisation and screening programme.
Rajahmundry (AP), Mar 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh on Thursday announced that the Central Government has agreed to release Rs 97.52 crore for the development of Suryalanka beach under the Swadishi Darshan scheme 2.0.
Sangli, Mar 27 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Thursday directed the district administration to prepare a plan for providing modern facilities at the District Sports Complex here.
Washington, Mar 27 (UNI) Australia plans to develop ties with the Indo-Pacific countries and diversify trade relations around the world in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States, the country''s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC radio.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) Maharashtra Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Dattatray Bharne was appointed the guardian minister of Washim district on Wednesday. Bharne thanked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for giving him the new responsibility. UNI VKB SSP.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing, and Information Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday accused the previous BRS government of "looting" public funds in the name of advertisements and "misusing" state resources for its media.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) Farmers holding land as Occupancy Class II in Maharashtra will now be able to get loans on that land, removing hurdles in getting loans from banks. A circular in this regard was issued by the Revenue Department on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) Rural Development Minister Jayakumar Gore said in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday that the dream of owning a house of rural people will be realised through the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and assured that this scheme will never be allowed to suffer due to lack of funds.
New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized on Wednesday that tourism sustainability can only be achieved when it becomes “everybody’s business”.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday directed his department to implement the compulsory use of Marathi language for all social messages, advertisements and awareness campaigns displayed on commercial vehicles registered in Maharashtra from Gudi Padwa festival that falls on March 30.
Chandigarh, Mar 26 (UNI) Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said on Wednesday the government has issued appointment letters to 561 medical officers on March 8 and stations will be allotted to them soon.
Patna, Mar 26 (UNI) Bihar Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Wednesday categorically said in Assembly that there was no proposal under consideration of the government to implement domicile policy in the state.
Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Tuesday formally filed a petition with Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, seeking legal action against individuals allegedly involved in honey trapping politicians across party lines.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) Minister Uday Samant on Tuesday informed in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday that an Indian Administrative Service (IAS rank) officer will be appointed to control the concretisation of road works in Mumbai and maintain standards.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) Minister Uday Samant announced in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday that a specialcommittee will be formed to conduct an inquiry into unauthorised constructions on MHADA sites.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday warned that it would take action against unauthorised constructions In Mumbai city and suburbs.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyer, announced in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday that a special investigation team will be set up to investigate alleged theft of more than Rs three crore from an account in the Chandrapur District Bank by an unknown cyber criminal.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) The previous District Surgeon, accused of corruption in the Beed District Hospital during Covid pandemic, will be suspended immediately, Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Mar 25 (UNI) Labour Minister Akash Fundkar announced in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday that construction workers registered with the Workers Welfare Board will be given a pension of Rs 12,000 every year after the age of 60 years.
Tumakuru, Mar 25 (UNI) Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Tuesday announced that he would be filing a formal complaint with Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara regarding an alleged honey-trap attempt targeting him.
Agartala, March 25 (UNI) Leader of the opposition and CPI-M state Secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Tuesday moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath for his alleged racial comment against Chaudhury.
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Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) The Maharashtra government on Monday announced radical changes in the stamp duty and registration process, offering the citizens the facility of getting e-stamp certificate online at home.
Mumbai, Mar 24 (UNI) An ideal hostel is to be established in every district of the state, as Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat informed the Legislative Council on Monday.
Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI) The Telangana BJP has strongly condemned the BRS leaders'' complaint against Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar at the Banjara Hills police station.
Hyderabad, Mar 23 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday reaffirmed the Congress government’s commitment to secularism and minority welfare during an Iftar program in Kodad and Huzurnagar.
Mumbai, Mar 23 (UNI) Hemant Patil, national president of India Against Corruption, on Sunday accused the country''s opposition parties of trying to stir up trouble regarding the reorganisation of the electoral college and alleged that these parties have adopted the path of sowing confusion among the countrymen and putting pressure on the government.
Nellore, Mar 23 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Endowment Anam Ramanarayana Reddy has announced that the ITI, which is located in Atmakur Government Polytechnic College premises, would be shifted to Sangam.
Guntur, Mar 23 (UNI) YSRCP leader and former Minister Vidadala Rajini has vehemently condemned the filing of what she calls fabricated ACB cases against her, describing them as the pinnacle of the “Redbook governance” prevailing in the state.
Kabul, Mar 23 (UNI) The spokesman for the Afghan interim government''s Ministry of Interior Affairs Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that Washington has lifted the reward for acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani.
Thiruvananthapuram/Hyderabad, Mar 23 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Sunday emphasised the urgent need for systemic change and empowerment of Dalits while speaking at the Dalit Progress Conclave 2025.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 22 (UNI) The Governor of Karnataka, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister, Union Ministers, senior ministers from various states, officials, journalists, and other prominent personalities paid tribute on Saturday to former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan, recalling their memories with him.
Karimnagar (Telangana), Mar 22 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that the delimitation meeting held in Chennai was akin to a gathering of corrupt individuals.
Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu informed the Assembly on Saturday that the state government is providing several incentives to women-owned and women-centric enterprises in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 22 (UNI) Leaders of various INTUC-affiliated unions met Telangana Panchayati Raj and Women and Child Welfare Minister Dhanasari Anasuya Seethakka at Praja Bhavan here on Saturday and presented a document highlighting workers'' grievances.
Tunis, Mar 22 (UNI) Tunisia''s newly appointed Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired her first cabinet meeting on Friday, pledging to prioritise economic reforms, improve living standards, and fast-track strategic projects to address the country''s mounting challenges.
Chandigarh, Mar 21 (UNI) Haryana''s Minister of Energy, Transport and Labour, Anil Vij, took a swipe at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday by commenting that he had "no understanding" of national politics, and his focus is "more on Pakistan."Vij was responding to questions regarding Abdullah’s statement that Article 370 was not meant to protect Kashmiris, but rather to protect the people of Jammu from the people of PunjabHe said Article 370 granted special status to Kashmir by the then Congress government under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in order to appease his grandfather, Sheikh Abdullah. AnilVij advised Abdullah to read up on such topics before commenting. Vij further remarked that since Article 370 is a creation of the Congress, the Congress will support it. UNI GS SSP.
Mumbai, Mar 21(UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that if it is found that the Waqf Board has grabbed any private and temple land, those will be taken away.
Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Friday warned of action against industrial projects which were violating rules She was replying to s question in this regard raised by NCP member Sana Malik in the Legislative Council.
Jalgaon, Mar 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Gulabrao Patil on Friday urged the people of the state to look seriously at issues like water conservation and wastewater management.
Mumbai, Mar 21 (UNI) Minister of State Meghna Bordikar on Friday informed the Legislative Council that out of 616 water supply schemes proposed in Hingoli district, 180 have been completed.
Itanagar, Mar 21 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Urban Affairs, Land Management & Civil Aviation, Balo Raja, along with Itanagar Mayor Tame Phassang, called on Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, at his New Delhi office on Friday to discuss key developmental projects and pending issues concerning the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) On the occasion of World Forest Day, Minister for Forests and Environment Konda Surekha emphasised the vital role of forests in sustaining the ecosystem and called for collective efforts in their preservation.
Karimnagar (Telangana), Mar 21 (UNI) A Free Mega Medical Camp will be organised under the auspices of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar at Chamanpally in Karimnagar on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka Friday strongly criticised BRS MLC K Kavitha’s remarks in the Legislative Council, where she accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of defaming Telangana.
Agartala, March 21 (UNI) Tripura Finance Minister, Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented the state’s budget of Rs 30,296.5 crore with a deficit of Rs 429.56 crore for the financial year 2025-26 in the assembly at the beginning of 12 days long budget session.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ireland Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science for Ireland, James Lawless, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday, reinforcing Ireland’s commitment to fostering collaboration.
Hyderabad, Mar 21 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Water Supply Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka reaffirmed that there are sufficient water reserves in reservoirs and that efforts are underway to ensure uninterrupted water supply, even to villages that previously faced shortages.
Agartala, March 21 (UNI) A day after Tripura''s CPI-M state secretary and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jitendra Chaudhury wrote to Governor seeking action against state’s Animal Resources Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das for the latter''s Facebook post, Das came down heavily on CPI-M and Congress.
Ankara, Mar 21 (UNI) Six law enforcement officers were injured during a protest in Istanbul, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday made an appeal to the passengers to report their complaints on a WhatsApp number.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Thursday made an appeal to the needy patients of the state to take advantage of the services offered by the e-Raktakosh portal.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The damage caused by unseasonal rains, hailstorms and stormy winds to sensitive grapefruit crop can be avoided with the plastic cover, said Minister Dadaji Bhuse in the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Marketing Minister Jayakumar Rawal informed in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Thursday that 44 lakh quintals of cotton was procured through Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) till March 18, this year.
Shimla, Mar 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday, urging the Centre to relax restrictions on external funding and borrowing limits imposed on the hill state.
Bengaluru, Mar 20 (UNI) The Karnataka government on on Thursday ordered a high-level investigation into an alleged honey trap attempt on a minister, following claims by Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna that the state has become a "CD and pen drive factory", an apparent reference to the growing menace of political blackmail through explicit recordings.
Patna, Mar 20 (UNI) Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Thursday announced in Assembly that seven new Medical College and Hospitals would be established in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Telangana Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Thursday said the 72nd Miss World 2025 pageant to be held in Telangana, including Hyderabad, from May 7 to 31, is estimated to cost Rs 54 crore.
Aizawl, Mar 20 (UNI)The Mizoram Environmental NGOs Coordination Committee (MENCO)urged the Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to expunge from House records certain remarks made by Ministers and Legislators during the ongoing session, alleging that the statements could mislead the public and undermine efforts toward environmental protection.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Soon after the family of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, who worked with Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, approached the Bombay High Court, seeking a fresh investigation into her death while accusing Shiv Sena Yuva leader Aaditya Thackery for the same, his BJP rival and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Thursday demanded that Aaditya Thackeray should be arrested and interrogated in the Disha Salian death case.
Amaravati, Mar 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for BC Welfare S Savitha on Thursday said in the Assembly that 28 buildings will be constructed for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule schools at a cost of 1,210 crore in various districts in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 20 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the prestigious Railway Minister Rajbhasha Shield for outstanding performance in implementing the Rajbhasha (Official Language) policy.
Hyderabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Thursday said that the 72nd Miss World 2025 pageant to be held in the state from May 7 to 31 will attract global investments, increase state revenue and provide employment to local youth.
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, was in India to advance the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Patna, Mar 20 (UNI) The Bihar government admitted the presence of arsenic in the vegetables and crops cultivated near the river Ganga.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 19 (UNI) Odisha has created a special identity for itself in the field of sports at the global level, State Sports Minister Suryavansi Suraj said on Wednesday.
Jammu, Mar 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday informed the House that the cause of illness and deaths in Badhal area of Rajouri is not due to any communicable disease of bacterial or viral origin.
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has unveiled plans to establish a Skill Development Centre in Pune city under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at enhancing the employability and vocational skills of students and youth, Minister Uday Samant informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
Patna, Mar 19 (UNI) Bihar Energy Minister Vijender Prasad Yadav on Wednesday strongly refuted the charge of irregularities in tenders awarded for procurement of smart prepaid meters.
Patna, Mar 19 (UNI) Bihar Energy Minister Vijender Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said in the assembly that a total of 62 lakhs smart prepaid meters had been installed in the state so far.
Patna, Mar 19 (UNI) Bihar Energy Minister Vijender Prasad Yadav on Wednesday announced in Assembly that 250 new power sub-stations would be constructed during the financial year 2025-25.
Amaravati, Mar 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, on Wednesday expressed deep concern on the academic standards in schools in the state which had fallen deeply due to the imprudent decisions of the previous YSRCP government.
Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) A meeting between representatives of farmer organisations and Union as well as Punjab ministers was held here on Wednesday with the two sides deciding to sit again on May 4.
Jammu, Mar 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday informed the house that the wages of all NHM employees in J&K had been revised from 15 percent to 17 percent during the year 2021-22 with a 5 percent increase being given annually.
Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar strongly criticised the Telangana budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, describing it as empty and misleading.
Agartala, Mar 19 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) of Tripura Legislative Assembly Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday wrote to Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu seeking action against SC Welfare, Fisheries, and Animal Resources Development Minister Sudhanshu Das for his alleged communal post on social media.
Indonesia, Mar 19 (UNI) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit Russia in June, where he may sign an agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia, Indonesian Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Wednesday.
Mexico City, Mar 19 (UNI) Mexico is fast-tracking measures to protect local businesses from potential U.S. tariffs, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
Nicosia, Mar 19 (UNI) Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stated on Tuesday that the chances of finding more survivors from a refugee boat that capsised off the island''s southeastern coast are "increasingly unlikely." The vessel, carrying an estimated 20 to 25 people, overturned in the Mediterranean Sea. Cypriot rescue teams managed to save two individuals and recover seven bodies from the water on Monday.
Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Adivasi Development Minister Ashok Uikey on Tuesday directed officials to conduct a detailed inspection and submit a report in connection with the start of job recruitment in the state''s subsidised tribal ashram schools.
Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) To bring malnourished children in the urban areas into the mainstream category, the Suposhit Mumbai Mission and Urban Child Development Centres have been started in Anganwadis, asserted Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare on Tuesday.
Patna, Mar 18 (UNI) Taking a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Jansuraaj''s pioneer Prashant Kishor popular as PK said that Yadav''s son has not even passed 9th standard but he is worried about his son becoming the king of Bihar.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 18 (UNI) A new Tiger Conservation Plan has been approved for the next ten years, from 2023-24 to 2032-33, to strengthen wildlife conservation in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha''s Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, said.
Vijayawada, Mar 18 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh on Tuesday informed the Assembly that 500 public services will be provided through ''''Mana Mitra'''', a Whatsapp-based governance initiative by June 30.
Itanagar, Mar 18 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) team, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, submitted its observations and recommendations to Health Minister Biyuram Wahge during an interactive meeting with the Department of Health at the AP Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday.
Shimla, Mar 18 (UNI) The budget discussion for the 2025-26 financial year witnessed sharp exchange of words between Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. The primary issue revolved around the significant reduction in the budget outlay for capital works, with both leaders blaming each other for the cuts.
Shimla, Mar 18 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi informed the assembly on Tuesday that the state government has signed an MoU with Griva, a foreign company, to supply high-yielding apple cultivars.
Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) The opposition in Maharashtra on Tuesday protested outside the Maharashtra Legislative building over Nagpur violence, demanding the ouster of BJP minister Nitesh Rane, who allegedly made provocative statements which led to the violence in the city.
By Ranjana NarayanNew Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) With a focus on enhancing trade, education and tech ties, Ireland is looking to scale up relations with India in a big way, especially following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s recent visit, Irish Minister James Lawless has said.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17(UNI) Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday visited the house of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to pay homage to his father late Debendra Pradhan.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17(UNI) Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday visited the house of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to pay homage to his father late Debendra PradhanPattnaik expressed condolences on Pradhan''s demise and said the late leader will be remembered for his unparalleled organisational skills and charismatic personality.
Mumbai, Mar 17 (UNI) Revenue Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule informed in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday that considering the future of students living in areas along the border of Karnataka, the state government is providing an opportunity to youths of these areas to appear for the competitive examinations.
Mumbai, Mar 17 (UNI) Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane said in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday that if fishermen use light fiber boats instead of traditional wooden boats, then the income of boat drivers and owners will rise and with that, their economic progress will be possible.
Jammu, Mar 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma on Monday informed the House that recruitment of outstanding sportspersons is being finalized shortly.
Vijayawada, Mar 17 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Development Nimmala Rama Naidu on Monday announced in the Assembly that the Polavaram project will be completed by June 2026 under phase-1 and the R&R process will also be over.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing of former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan.
Patna, Mar 17 (UNI) A total of 2.01 lakhs families, earlier engaged in liquor selling business, have been given financial assistance of Rs two lakh each for launching their own ventures to earn livelihood under sustained livelihood scheme rolled out for such families in dry Bihar.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 17 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed deep condolences on the demise of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan.
Itanagar, Mar 16 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on Sunday underscored the need to shift the focus from merely increasing pass percentages to enhancing the overall quality of education in schools.
Sangli, Mar 16 (UNI) Through the ''Dakkhan Jatra'' (fair), the women self-help groups will be encouraged to become financially self-reliant, asserted Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Sunday.
Sangli, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, asserted on Sunday that efforts be made to make public and personal transport run on ethanol, electric and CNG sources on a large scale.
Sangli, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, said on Sunday that artificial intelligence (AI) was a boon for humans, which will make life easier through advances in robotics technology.
Sangli, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Sunday asked the district administration to start a counselling and treatment centre for addicted youths in the district on a pilot basis and assured to make funds available for this centre from the Social Responsibility Fund (CSR).
Seoul, Mar 16 (UNI) North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with a delegation from the Russian Foreign Ministry on March 15, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reports.
Nagpur, Mar 15 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule said on Saturday that as the Kamthi city is expanding and in order to give proper security and direction to this expansion, an up-to-date independent Deputy Commissioner of Police office will be set up there.
Nagpur, Mar 15 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule on Saturday directed that every head of concerned department at the taluka level should coordinate directly with the sarpanchs for effective implementation of various schemes ranging from agriculture to animal husbandry, education to health.
Nagpur, Mar 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrasekhar Bawankule said on Saturday that the state government''s decision to give five brass sand free-of-cost under the Gharkul Yojana will benefit lakhs of people who are building houses.
Sangli, Mar 15 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Saturday assured that the state government will make efforts to provide houses to the poor and needy at cheaper rates and to reduce their debt burden.
Mumbai, Mar 15 (UNI) Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav said in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Saturday that 2,706 farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of the state committed suicide in the past year from January one to December 31, 2024.
Jammu, Mar 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Higher Education Department has successfully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in all Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir.
Hyderabad, Mar 15 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday reaffirmed in the Assembly the Congress Government’s commitment to protecting the state’s rightful share of Krishna River water and exposed the previous BRS government’s alleged failures in safeguarding the interests of the state.
Vijayawada, Mar 15 (UNI) Making an assurance to the people of Mangalagiri that all the problems of sanitary workers will be resolved on a war footing basis, Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Education Nara Lokesh, on Saturday gave a call to them to join him for the overall development of the Assembly segment.
Hyderabad, Mar 15 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya Seethakka expressed her anguish over the harassment she has faced on social media.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 14 (UNI) The construction of labour housing (Layam) for plantation workers should be completed before the rainy season, Industries Minister P Rajeeve said on Friday.
Pune, Mar 14 (UNI) On occasion of Holi celebration, Maharashtra Higher Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Friday undertook a social commitment initiative, called ‘Ek Poli Holi’, and made an appeal to every family in city to donate one Puran poli for poor students.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) To attract more investments, promote economic growth and support hospitality Industries, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Promotion and Facilitation Act'' will be introduced, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu told the State Assembly on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on Coimbatore andMadurai Metro Rail Projects have been submitted to the Centre for equity contribution, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu told the State Assembly on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasuon Friday announced that a new policy on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming,Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) is being developed in collaboration with industry experts.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government will introduce a newMaritime Transport Manufacturing policy, 2025 to promote investment andinnovation in ship and boat design.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for IT and Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan called on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and invited him to attend a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting in Chennai on March 22, to discuss issues related to delimitation of the Lok Sabha and chart a united course of action.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) With the Centre refusing to release due share of funds underthe SSA scheme for the school education sector citing non-acceptance of NEP, whichincludes the three-language policy the Tamil Nadu government has been using its own resources to pay the salaries of teachers, while sticking to its existing bilingual policy,Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government will set up 25 Anbu Cholaicentres for the overall wellbeing of senior citizens in the state, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) In a path breaking initiative, the Tamil Nadu governmentwill be inducting Transgenders as Home Guards, besides extending Rs 1,000per month assistance scheme to their students, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 14 (UNI) The foreign ministers/deputy prime ministers of 20 countries, including the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, will be attending the Raisina Dialogue being held in New Delhi from March 17-19.
Mumbai,Mar 13 (UNI) The Maratha Shaurya Smarak will soon be erected in the ''Kaalamb'' area of Panipat in Haryana, Maharashtra Minister of Finance and Etiquette Jayakumar Rawal said on Thursday.
Vijayawada, Mar 13 (UNI) A few Ministers of Andhra Pradesh inspected the arrangements for Srinivasa Kalyanam to be held on March 15 at TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Temple under Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) on Thursday evening.
Itanagar, Mar 13 (UNI) In a major step towards enhancing healthcare services in the State, Health Minister Biyuram Wahge launched two innovative software platforms—‘Scan & Find’ and ‘Scan & Feedback’—as a pilot project at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun on Thursday.
Shimla, Mar 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said in the Assembly on Thursday that Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, has become a major hurdle in attracting investments to the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 13 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar strongly criticised the Telangana state government for its negligence in addressing the ongoing crop crisis, which has resulted in extensive damage to agricultural produce.
Buenos Aires, Mar 13 (UNI) One hundred and fifty people have been detained during protests in the center of Buenos Aires, Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said on Thursday.
Shimla, Mar 12 (UNI) The 12-day-long strike of Patwaris and Kanungos in Himachal Pradesh has finally come to an end after successful negotiations with the state government.
Shillong, Mar 12 (UNI) Meghalaya Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the “physical progress” of the Tura Government Medical College is 75 percent and that it would be made functional soon.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has welcomed Elon Musk promoted “Starlink to India” as it has entered into an agreement with India’s two leading telecom firms Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to offer highspeed internet to their subscribers.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) The state government will give an incentive allowance of Rs 50 per application to Anganwadi workers and supervisors who fill the applications of the ''Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin'' yojana, informed Women & Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) Women & Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will take a decision on increasing the amount of Ladki Bahin Yojana to Rs 2,100 at the right time.
Srinagar, Mar 12 (UNI) Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said that the youth are the driving force behind India’s development.
Lucknow, Mar 12 (UNI) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department and Golden Triangle Fort and Palace Private Limited to develop Roshan-ud-Daulah and Chhatar Manzil in Lucknow, along with Chunar Fort in Mirzapur on Wednesday.
Patna, Mar 12 (UNI) Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Sanjay Saraogi on Wednesday said in Assembly that ongoing Bihar Special Land Survey would be completed by December 2026.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday informed the Maharashtra Assembly that amount of provident fund and gratuity of State Transport employees are yet to be paid.
Kolhapur, Mar 12 (UNI) Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday informed the Maharashtra Assembly that amount of provident fund and gratuity of State Transport employees are yet to be paid.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Days after the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Dublin, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science James Lawless will be visiting India next week.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka emphasised the importance of acting with awareness and understanding in every endeavour.
Shimla, Mar 12(UNI) Himachal Pradesh Government would take up the issue of Leo by pass road of Lahaul Spiti district proposed to connect the district with Kinnuar with the centre soon as this road could not be completed by the state Public work department during last 20 yrs.
Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt.
Moscow, Mar 12 (UNI) The Group of Twenty (G20) is a format that has proven its usefulness in political terms and can play a positive role in the formation of a multipolar world, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
Shimla, Mar 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh’s Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday dubbed as "unconstitutional, divisive, and against the core values of India" Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Ketki Singh''s remarks seeking a ban on entry of Muslims in medical colleges.
Itanagar, Mar 11 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly was informed that the State Government will carry out necessary modification of the Arunachal Pradesh Electronic Media Advertisement Policy, 2020, and ensure its complete implementation within six months.
Mumbai, Mar 11 (UNI) Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday that police will henceforth conduct drugs test along with alcohol breathalyser test in order to prevent road accidents in the state.
Bengaluru, Mar 11 (UNI) Karnataka Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad on Tuesday termed as "baseless" allegations about the involvement of any minister in the gold smuggling racket purportedly linked to actress Ranya Rao, and wondered whether any state minister would engage in "something as small as smuggling a small amount of gold".
Patna, Mar 11(UNI) Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Tuesday said in assembly that Bihar, once a water surplus state, would become a water deficient state by the year 2050 , if remedial measures were not taken.
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 11 (UNI) Telangana Roads, Buildings, and Cinematography Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, along with Congress MPs and officials, met Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss pending infrastructure projects in Telangana.