Chennai, Oct. 21 (UNI) Renowned master jeweller and craftsman Vummidi Ethiraj, who was widely celebrated for crafting the historic Sengol (ceremonial sceptre) presented to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1947, passed away here at the age of 99 due to old age, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P.Radhakrishnan and Tamil Nadu Governor R.V.Arlekar condoling his death.
Shillong, Oct 15 (UNI) Meghalaya’s opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) has criticised the state government for its continued delay in submitting a proposal to the union Public Service Commission (UPSC), holding up the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) required to select the state’s next Director General of Police (DGP).