Conditions favourable for further monsoon withdrawal from Punjab, Haryana in 2-3 days: IMD

Panchkula, Oct 1 (UNI) Conditions are likely to become favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab and Haryana during the next two to three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Centre starts land acquisition process in Panipat for Delhi-Ambala third, fourth rail lines

Panchkula, Oct 1 (UNI) The central government has started land acquisition in Panipat district, Haryana, for the 198-km Delhi-Panipat-Ambala third and fourth railway line project, as stated in a Ministry of Railways notification.

BJP attacks on Cong offices in Kerala over Amit Shah black-flag protest ‘political drama’: KC Venugopal

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has condemned the attacks on Congress offices in Kerala, including stone-pelting at the Thiruvananthapuram DCC office and the setting ablaze of the Anavoor Mandalam Committee office, and termed the protests being held by BJP workers over the black-flag demonstration against union Home Minister Amit Shah as a “farce”.

50,000 priority, 5 lakh blue-white ration cards face freezing: Kerala Minister vows protection

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob has said the State Government would take steps to protect ration cards from being frozen, as concerns have arisen over around 50,000 priority cards, while nearly five lakh blue and white cards could fall under the category being considered for freezing.

Kerala moves to amend paddy land, wetland conservation law

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) Kerala has initiated steps to amend the Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act and Rules, with a focus on simplifying procedures, adopting an industry-friendly approach and resolving public grievances.

Kerala launches government-sector workation initiative at Gavi, Suryanelli

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) Kerala has for the first time introduced the workation concept in the government sector, with facilities enabling people to work while staying at tourist destinations such as Gavi and Suryanelli, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said.

Kerala plans 10-year master plan for road development

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (UNI) Kerala has launched the process of preparing a 10-year master plan for road development, covering major junctions, flyovers, new bypasses, road widening and other infrastructure requirements.

K. Manikandan’s ‘Makkal Kaavalan’ set for worldwide release on December 4

Mumbai, Sep 30 (UNI) K. Manikandan will take on his first leading role in an action drama with "Makkal Kaavalan", which is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4. The release date was announced on Manikandan's birthday.

700 model schools in Bihar inspected simultaneously, weekly monitoring to follow

Patna, Sept 30 (UNI) A comprehensive inspection of 700 model schools, developed as Saraswati Vidya Niketans across Bihar, was conducted simultaneously today as part of efforts to strengthen academic standards and ensure effective implementation of educational facilities.

Kerala BJP headquarters attacked: Party announces statewide protests

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (UNI) The Kerala BJP state headquarters, Mararji Bhavan, here came under attack on Wednesday night, with stones and bottles allegedly hurled at the office.

Shanta Kumar Urges PM Modi to Restore Full Statehood to J&K

Dharamshala, Sept 30 ( UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former union Minister Shanta Kumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest, saying the region had fulfilled the conditions necessary for the move.

Former Agniveers to Get 10 PC Quota in uniformed state services

Pune, Sep 30 (UNI) Former Agniveers who have completed four years of service in the armed forces will be eligible for 10 per cent horizontal reservation in Group-C uniformed services in Maharashtra, according to a decision by the state government.

Ambala, Sep 30 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday directed officials to ensure immediate procurement and lifting of paddy with moisture content below 17 per cent, saying farmers arriving at grain markets should not face difficulties because of congestion or delays. .

Bengal: Six-member SIT formed to probe SRFTI violence

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) The West Bengal government on Wednesday formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by Additional Commissioner of Kolkata Police (Crime) Kunal Agarwal, to probe the recent violence at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI).

Haryana to launch treasury-level drive to help pensioners access cashless healthcare

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) The Haryana government will launch a special drive at treasury and sub-treasury offices across the state to help eligible government pensioners and family pensioners access benefits under the Comprehensive Cashless Health Facility (CCHF) scheme. .