Panchkula, Sep 20 (UNI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday said the government and police alone cannot defeat drug abuse, calling for greater public participation to combat the menace and urging young people to turn to sports as an alternative to addiction.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the United States’ proposed 100 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, accusing it of failing to protect the country’s sovereign right to purchase affordable energy and leaving its export economy exposed to external economic pressure.
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Congress leader and Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency in-charge Mohammed Waliullah Sameer on Sunday said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had brought the Old City into Hyderabad''s development mainstream by focusing on long-pending infrastructure, healthcare, housing and connectivity projects.
Lucknow, Sept 2 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that those who failed to deliver will always criticise.
Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) The PMK on Sunday condemned the TVK government headed by Vijay for its decision to acquire lands for establishing a SIPCOT complex and for NLC Mines expansion in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu and urged it to abandon the move as it would affect the livelihood of the people.
Dharashiv, Sep 20 (UNI) NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Sunday launched a broad attack on the Maharashtra government, raising questions over the investigation into the death of Ajit Pawar, the delay in declaring drought and the implementation of the farm loan waiver scheme.
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday assured that the Congress government had no intention of taking away the lands of Dalits and tribals and would protect their land rights.
Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) As reports surfaced that the Tamil Nadu government has sought a change in the operator of Chennai airport, from the present Airports Authority of India (AAI) to another player, the two left parties, offering outside support to the ruling TVKand needling the government on key issues, strongly opposed it and termed it as an attempt to privatise the airport management.
Dharamshala, Sep 19 (UNI): Himachal Pradesh Ayush and Sports Minister Yadvinder Goma said preservation and promotion of fairs associated with the state''s religious faith, folk culture and traditions was a priority of the state government.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Delhi government has directed agencies to step up action against illegal encroachments on roads and public spaces, saying such obstructions contribute to traffic congestion and air pollution by slowing vehicular movement and increasing idling, officials said on Saturday.
Panchkula, Sep 19 (UNI) The Panchkula administration will hold 17 ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ camps across urban and rural areas of the district from September 21 to October 13, allowing residents to approach government departments directly for grievance redressal and apply for welfare schemes, Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma said on Saturday. .
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Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) All girl students studying in government schools from grades VI to XII will now be provided with free sanitary napkins.
Krishnagar, Sep 19 (UNI) Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government, alleging that the police were being used to intimidate party workers and candidates amid mounting political tension over the upcoming bypolls.
Nagpur, Sep 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday assured that the state government would extend every possible support to farmers facing hardship due to drought-like conditions triggered by an extended dry spell in several parts of Maharashtra.
Shimla, September 19 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has constituted an Expert Committee to examine a proposal for setting up Centres of Excellence in specialised departments of all Government Medical Colleges in the state, including Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty (AIMSS), Chamiana.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The State unit of BJP on Saturday claimed Odisha''s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow has increased under its government, contrasting the figures recorded during the previous BJD regime.
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNI) Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, chairing an online meeting of her Awami League party, stated that she intends to return to Bangladesh and questioned what she described as attempts by the BNP government to prevent her return.
Rajni ShankarPatna, Sep 19 (UNI) The Bihar government is working in mission mode to bring about comprehensive changes in the state''s education system, including transforming government schools into better academic institutions and resolving teachers'' issues through a transparent mechanism.
Hyderabad, Sept 19 (UNI) Senior BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Saturday alleged that the Congress government had failed to effectively implement minority welfare schemes and accused AIMIM of not mounting adequate pressure on the government over the issue.
Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Rs 300 crore for converting primary schools under the Basic Education Council into "smart schools", with financial and administrative approval also granted for the project.
Koppal, Sept 19 (UNI) BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy on Saturday hit out at the Karnataka government over its directive limiting the rendition of Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at state government functions, questioning the move to initiate action against officials who sing the full version.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to file a compliance affidavit within three weeks disclosing the steps taken across the state to implement comprehensive mental health awareness programmes in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the drought-like situation prevailing in several districts following prolonged breaks in rainfall and widespread crop damage, and assured that affected farmers would receive assistance without waiting for funds from the Centre.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (UNI) Stepping up pressure on the ruling coalition over the agrarian crisis, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday criticised the Maharashtra government for its failure to officially declare a drought despite widespread crop losses during the Kharif season.
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) The Congress high command is considering a Political Affairs Committee in Karnataka to rein in growing friction between the government and the party organisation and ensure that key political and policy decisions are taken with greater coordination.
Kolhapur/Satara, Sept 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday remarked that opposition leaders get a “stomach ache” whether he visits his village, Delhi or London, joking that they might need medicine such as “Jamalgota” for it.
Vijayawada, Sep 18 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday approved 28 industrial proposals with investment of Rs.22,177.84 crore creating employment opportunities for 19,739 youth. The proposals covered various sectors including energy, IT and communications, food processing, manufacturing and tourism. The Chief Minister directed the officials to create a comprehensive port infrastructure ecosystem along the State’s coastline.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said the State government had taken advance measures across sectors to mitigate the impact of El Niño, with priority given to crop diversification, drinking water, electricity supply and rural employment.
Panchkula, Sep 18 (UNI) Nearly 13,900 students of classes 1 to 3 across 275 government primary schools in Panchkula will put their reasoning and problem-solving skills to test on Saturday in a district-wide Puzzle and Pattern Championship being organised under the NIPUN Haryana Mission. .
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Delhi government on Friday launched Heritage Clubs in 75 CM Shri Government Schools to give students hands-on exposure to the capital’s history, culture and heritage beyond classroom lessons.
Chennai, Sep 18 (UNI) A day after returning from successful UK visit inking pacts to the tune of Rs 15,300 crore investments, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday signed a MoU with US-headquarted Wall Greens India Private Limited for setting up its first Global Capacity Centres (GCCs) in India in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Friday said the state government was taking proactive measures across all sectors to tackle the possible impact of El Niño and rainfall deficit under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
Mumbai, Sep 18 (UNI) With several parts of Maharashtra facing a rainfall deficit and the possibility of drought looming over the state, the government has directed various departments to undertake an immediate assessment of the ground situation, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Friday.
Mumbai, Sep 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told media persons on Friday that his government has already taken necessary steps to alleviate the drought in the state.
Lucknow, Sept 18 (UNI) Positive changes are becoming visible in the health and nutrition profile of Uttar Pradesh children due to the efforts of the Yogi Adityanath government.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Friday said the State government would resolve the 12 issues related to Section 22-A of the Registration Act within a maximum period of one month.
Mathura/Barsana, Sep 18 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has made extensive preparations in Barsana for Shri Radha Ashtami, one of the major festivals of Braj.
Lucknow, Sep 18 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has urged the Yogi Adityanath government to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the High Court''s stay on additional reservations for SCs in four medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Bengaluru, Sep 18 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has appeared to acknowledge the limits of his influence in the DK Shivakumar-led government, saying he knows "how much will happen and how much will not" despite making efforts to get his demands implemented.
Lucknow, Sept 18 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticised the Central government over the new UPI fees, which will come into effect on October 15, and the Uttar Pradesh government''s plan to convert 14,429 primary schools into smart schools.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Centre has notified the Engineering Services Examination Rules, 2027, laying down eligibility, age, reservation and service-allocation conditions for recruitment of engineers to several key Central government services and posts through the union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday alleged that the Odisha government has failed to contain the sustained rise in prices of essential commodities, pointing to the State’s retail inflation rate of 5.52 per cent in August, significantly higher than the national rate of 4.82 per cent.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The Odisha government on Thursday directed district Collectors to coordinate with concerned departments and resolve issues relating to land acquisition, project approvals, construction and implementation within stipulated timelines.
Sindhudurg, Sep 17 (UNI) The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is a very important scheme and has the potential to economically empower artisans working in 12 traditional and 18 traditional professions in the society, said state Minister Nitesh Rane.
Jammu, Sep 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday registered FIRs against the officers of Transport, Rural Development Department and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) A series of welfare and public-service initiatives, including workers’ facilitation centres, organ and blood donation drives, marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday in the national capital on Thursday as the Delhi government observed the occasion under its month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’.
Jammu, Sep 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau Thursday registered FIRs against the officers of Transport, Rural Development Department, and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution.
Chennai, Sep 17 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. returned to Chennai on Thursday morning after a week long official visit to the United Kingdom aimed at attracting investments and strengthening Tamil Nadu’s position as a global manufacturing and technology hub.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday accused the BJP government in Odisha of failing to deliver on its "double engine, double development" promise, alleging that the state has witnessed a decline in development, rising prices, unemployment and distress migration during its nearly two-and-a-half years in office.
Mumbai, Sep 17 ( UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday welcomed Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s decision to suspend his hunger strike, saying the state government has already accepted 12 of his 13 demands and would fulfil the commitments made by its committee.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Amid the escalating political slugfest over the BJP-led NDA’s announcement to introduce a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000, the Finance Ministry on Thursday dismissed Congress’ allegations that US pressure influenced the decision, asserting that the latest NPCI guidelines do not offer any advantage to international credit cards over RuPay on the UPI platform.
Mumbai, Sep 17 (UNI) Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has called on the Maharashtra government to create Minority Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Centres across all six revenue divisions, with the aim of helping young people from minority communities to develop skills and establish micro and small businesses.
Mumbai, Sep 17 ( UNI) Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Thursday ended his indefinite hunger strike after nearly 20 days following talks with a delegation of the Maharashtra government at Patoda in Beed district.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday stepped up its attack on the Odisha government over inflation, alleging that the state’s retail inflation at 5.52 per cent in August is significantly higher than the national rate of 4.82 per cent.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday intensified his attack on the Madhya Pradesh government over the reported deaths of more than 30 tribal children in Balaghat, alleging that illness, malnutrition, inadequate healthcare and the absence of basic facilities had combined to create a grave crisis in the state’s tribal areas.
Panchkula, Sep 17 (UNI) In a significant relief to teaching faculty of government colleges, the Haryana government has relaxed the mandatory rural service condition for processing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) cases for one year.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 17 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the government will undertake projects to bring surplus water from the Krishna and Konkan basins to Marathwada to address the region''s recurring drought situation.
Hyderabad, Sep 17 (UNI) The Telangana Government on Thursday celebrated Praja Palana Dinotsavam (People’s Governance Day) at Public Gardens, Nampally, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hoisting the National Flag.
Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 16 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government has decided to make the much-talked about religious film ''Hanuman Ansh'' tax free, to help more people watch the movie based on the life of Hindu seer Baba Neeb Kirauri from Nainital who has huge followers globally.
Dharamshala, Sep 16 (UNI) Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries in a time-bound manner and that pending development works are completed on priority.
Patna, Sep 16 (UNI) The Bihar government has announced financial assistance for fisherfolk and fish farmers affected by disasters during the financial year 2026-27, with support to be provided for damaged boats and fishing nets, fish feed and restoration of fish farms.
New Delhi, Sept 16 (UNI) Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday called upon solar vendors and stakeholders to join hands with the government in a bid to transform the city into the ‘Solar Capital’ of India. .
Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra government and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) have signed a historic agreement for setting up one of the country''s largest greenfield shipbuilding projects at Dighi, in Raigad district, with an estimated investment of around Rs 27,000 crore.
Patna, Sep 16 (UNI) CPI(ML) MP from Ara Sudama Prasad Wednesday urged the Bihar government to expedite relief and rescue operations for people affected by floods and provide compensation for the losses suffered.
Chandigarh, Sep 16 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday attacked Punjab''s Aam Aadmi Party government over drug abuse and unemployment, saying promises made to tackle both problems had not translated into a change on the ground.
Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) As Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil continued his march towards Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has taken an important administrative decision to provide office space to the Justice Sandeep Shinde Committee and the Maratha Reservation Cell.
Imphal, Sep 16 (UNI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Wednesday, called upon newly-recruited state government officers to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, dedication and a strong sense of commitment towards the welfare of the people and the state.
Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) In a major sop before the assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister and President of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party ( SBSP) Om Prakash Rajbhar has announced that the honorarium of Panchayat secretaries will be increased from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000.
Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) Bhim Army chief and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) president and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad has alleged that a conspiracy is being hatched to assassinate him and urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday sharpened his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over escalating India-US trade tensions, alleging that the government had repeatedly yielded to pressure from Washington and warning that exporters, farmers and other sections of the Indian economy could face the consequences.
Chandigarh, Sep 16(UNI) Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh on Wednesday sought immediate relief for teachers who have served for nearly two decades but now face the requirement of clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET/HTET), saying their qualifications at recruitment, selection process and years of classroom experience should be taken into account while implementing the Supreme Court directions.
Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav, targeting the BJP government on the issue of unemployment, said that the youth are no longer in the mood to tolerate the state government.
Hyderabad, Sep 16 (UNI) CPI national leader K Narayana on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to yield to what he termed as pressure and “harassment” by the United States over tariff-related issues.
Ashok Raina Kangra, Sep 15 (UNI) Patients thronging the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (DRPGMC) Tanda in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh have alleged that they are being forced to purchase medicines from the market, even to the extent that they are made to purchase cotton, syringes and gloves for the doctors.
Nashik, Sep 15 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has launched ‘Mahakhanij 2.0’, an advanced digital system aimed at bringing transparency and efficiency to the extraction, transportation, licensing and monitoring of minor minerals across the state.
Jammu, Sep 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday granted limited ''No Objection Certificate'' (NOC) to Bilquis Mir, Physical Education Teacher after the judgment passed by the Supreme Court to accompany the Indian National Kayaking and Canoeing Team as an official to the Asian Games commencing from September 19 at Japan.
Dhaka, Sep 15 (UNI) Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has disputed claims by Prime Minister’s spokesperson Mahdi Amin that the BNP government has delivered an unprecedented level of human rights protection during its seven months in office.
Mumbai, Sep 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee senior spokesperson Atul Londhe today alleged that even as farmers were facing financial distress due to insufficient rainfall, the state government had failed to provide adequate assistance.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) The Delhi government will create fully equipped hostel facilities for 10,000 students, a move aimed at providing safer and more regulated accommodation for students living in the capital.
Noida/Lucknow, Sep 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of promoting green mobility and modern, sustainable public transport is gaining momentum, with the Noida Electric Bus Depot recording strong operational and revenue performance.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged delay in disbursement of social security and old-age pensions in Odisha, saying the beneficiaries, many of whom depend on the monthly assistance for medicines and other essentials, were facing severe hardship.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Pakistan''s participation in next month''s hockey Asian Champions Trophy in India is yet to be confirmed, with the national federation awaiting government clearance for the team''s travel.
Shivamogga, Sept 15 (UNI) A fresh political flashpoint over Vande Mataram erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa walked out of a government function here, accusing the Congress government of "insulting the Constitution" by allowing only two stanzas of the national song to be sung.
Lucknow, Sep 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Tuesday accused the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state of diverting public attention from rising inflation instead of addressing the economic hardships faced by ordinary people.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi government of opening the door to charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, alleging that a recent notification under the amended Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, has removed a clear legal safeguard against fees on transactions above Rs 2,000.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) The union Government on Monday prohibited banks and payment system providers from imposing any charge, directly or indirectly, on people making or receiving payments up to Rs 2,000 through RuPay-powered debit cards and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) The Delhi government will organise a month-long public service campaign from September 17 to October 17, with departments set to hold health, welfare, cleanliness, plantation and citizen-service programmes across the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
Chennai, Sep 14 (UNI) As part of its ambitious target of making Tamil Nadu a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2036 and to propel Industrial development and economic growth, the state government on Monday inked four MoUs with three British firms and a Swedish company committing over Rs 11,000 crore total investments and offering over 7,000 jobs in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay, who is on an official visit to UK to woo foreign investments.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) The BJP on Monday hailed the party’s performance in the local body elections in Rajasthan calling it a “proof of the party’s “expanding social and geographical” reach and “rejection” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi''s “false propaganda in Kota”. “The BJP is heading towards a resounding victory in the elections to 309 local bodies in Rajasthan. Along with the allies, the BJP is in a position to form governments in nine out of 10 municipal corporations,” party MP Sudhanshu Trivedi told media persons.
Lucknow, Sep 14 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Pawan Kumar Gupta, Executive Engineer, Construction Division (V/M), Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban), for alleged negligence in addressing the waterlogging situation in Varanasi.
Ranchi, Sep 14 (UNI) The Jharkhand government will move the Supreme Court against the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, and continue its efforts to recover the state’s claimed mineral cess dues, Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore said on Monday.
Mumbai, Sep 14 (UNI) Abhijit Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader, has announced plans to launch a fresh agitation in support of students and intensify the campaign against the Maharashtra government over the alleged leak of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination papers.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of ignoring the mounting cost-of-living pressures on ordinary households, citing sustained wholesale inflation and a sharp decline in inflation-adjusted wages, particularly in rural India.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby on Monday accused the BJP-led union government of adopting foreign policy positions at odds with the commitments reflected in the BRICS Joint Declaration, while welcoming the grouping’s reaffirmation of solidarity with Palestine, opposition to unilateral economic sanctions and commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Global South.
Lucknow, Sep 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met aggrieved people from various districts of the state during ‘Janta Darshan’ here on Monday and heard their problems.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 13 (UNI) YSR Congress Party spokesperson Konda Rajeev Gandhi lashed out at the coalition government for pushing Visakhapatnam into a severe drinking-water crisis while handing over prime government land worth hundreds and thousands of crores to corporates for a nominal 99 paise per hectare.
Jaipur, Sep 13 (UNI) The BJP government and the party in Rajasthan will celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi''''s birthday and 25 years of his service in the governance as a month-long "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" from September 17 to October 17, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said here today.
Kolkata, Sep 13 (UNI) The West Bengal government has initiated a major crackdown on unauthorised and infrastructure-deficient madrasas across the state, with 252 institutions served notices for closure and nearly 100 others show-caused for allegedly operating in violation of prescribed norms. Another dimension has been added to the issue with reports of alleged infiltration by extremist elements in some of these institutions.
Shimla, September (UNI) Himachal Pradesh’s State Civil Supplies Corporation has procured more than 25,600 metric tonnes of paddy and wheat directly from farmers in recent procurement cycles, while its public distribution network continues to provide subsidised essential commodities to nearly 19.42 lakh ration-card holders across the state.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Delhi''s Excise Department registered 725 FIRs and arrested 730 people for allegedly selling or transporting illegal liquor between April and August this year, more than double the cases recorded during the corresponding period last year, said officials from the Chief Minister''s Office on Sunday.
Chennai, Sep 14 (UNI) The two Left Parties, CPI and CPI(M), extending outside support to the ruling TVK of Vijay, on Sunday decided to throw their hat into the ring, and decided to field their candidates in the October six bypolls for the two Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, while categorically ruling out any threat to the government in view of their entering the poll fray.
Imphal, Sep 13 (UNI) The Manipur government today appealed to the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) to withdraw its agitation demanding the closure of central and State government offices over the demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday posted a satirical resignation letter, claiming he was stepping down as Madhya Pradesh chief minister and taking a swipe at the Mohan Yadav-led BJP government over the deaths of more than 30 tribal children in Balaghat.
Lucknow, Sep 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is moving beyond traditional industrial development and establishing a strong presence in future sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, and deep-tech.
Chennai, Sep 14 (UNI) The two Left Parties, CPI and CPI(M), extending outside support to the TVK government of Vijay, on Sunday decided to throw their hat into the ring, and would be fielding their candidates in the October six bypolls for the two Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu.
Agartala, Sep 13 (UNI) The State Mental Health Authority in Tripura has issued show-cause notices against 19 private rehabilitation centres and mental health establishments for various violations in Tripura.
Lucknow, Sep 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya today stated that principals play a crucial role in strengthening the state''s education system and that their suggestions will be seriously considered.
Hyderabad, Sep 12 (UNI) Telangana Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Vakiti Srihari on Saturday said the State government was taking steps to strengthen Vijaya Dairy and improve the welfare of dairy farmers.
Patna, Sept 12 (UNI) The implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in Patna district was reviewed on Saturday, with officials directed to accelerate the installation of rooftop solar panels and ensure that more eligible households are covered under the scheme.
Gopalganj, Sept 12 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday said that freeing farmers from intermediaries and connecting them directly with markets is a priority of the state government.
Sanaa, Sep 12 (UNI) Yemen''s government forces on Saturday conducted “precision” drone strikes on Houthi positions in the southwestern Al-Dhale province asfighting between the two sides escalated in the Arab country after years of relative calm.
Kollam, Sep 12 (UNI) The ongoing power crisis in Kerala is a result of the negligence and lack of foresight of the Electricity Department during the tenure of the previous government, All India Forward Bloc National General Secretary G. Devarajan said here on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today said the State government had paid Rs 3,488 crore towards fee reimbursement during its 32-month tenure and asserted that the scheme would be extended only to genuine colleges complying with prescribed regulations.
Hyderabad, Sep 11(UNI) Telangana Labour, Employment and Training Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy on Friday said the State government was modernising Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and skill development programmes to equip youth with industry-ready skills and create employment opportunities in India and abroad.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Nana Patole alleged on Friday that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is "deceiving" the OBC community by pretending to conduct a caste-wise census and is plotting to bring OBCs under the Open Category. .
Dehradun, Sep 11 (UNI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today announced to hold month-long ''Seva Sankalp Campaign'' to commemorate birth anniversary and 25 years of governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi including his long stint as chief minister of Gujarat.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) The Telangana government on Friday released Rs 179.90 crore towards long-pending overseas scholarship funds, benefiting 3,008 students from SC, ST, BC and Minority communities pursuing higher education abroad.
Rae Bareli, Sep 11 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is implementing ambitious schemes to make youth self-reliant by encouraging start-ups to realise the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Uttar Pradesh’on the ground. A grand ‘UP RISE: Samvaad, Sankalp, Safalta’ program was organised at Feroze Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rae Bareli on Friday.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) Launching a blistering attack on the state administration, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aaditya Thackeray today squarely blamed the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) leadership for alleged rampant exam irregularities, paper leaks and the escalating distress among aspirants. .
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar on Friday said the state government was committed to clearing outstanding scholarship and fee reimbursement dues and ensuring that students do not face difficulties due to delayed payments.
Prayagraj, Sep 11 (UNI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government and also granted interim relief to the mosque committee in connection with the demolition of the Saharanpur mosque located in the Saharanpur district collectorate.
Shimla, September 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government would provide assistance to strengthen and augment infrastructure at Himachal Pradesh National Law University (NLU), Shimla, with a focus on providing quality education and better facilities to students. Reviewing various issues of the University late Thursday evening, the Chief Minister said the government was committed to further strengthening the infrastructure of the institution.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said the Telangana government was committed to expanding green energy to meet the state’s rapidly rising power demand while reducing the financial burden of subsidies.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Industries and IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday said the state government had signed 108 MoUs with companies across IT, data centres and various industrial sectors, involving proposed investments of Rs 5.86 lakh crore.
Imphal, Sep 11 (UNI) Nine Naga legislators in Manipur, including Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, have stepped up a political protest against the Manipur government over the killings of six Naga civilians allegedly abducted by suspected Kuki militants, deepening an ethnic and political crisis that has gripped the state since 2023.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) latest recruitment drive for top-tier posts has triggered a sharp political controversy in Maharashtra, with Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar launching a scathing attack on the Central government.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of setting a new record by allowing the gap between the adjournment sine die of Parliament and its prorogation to stretch to 29 days, surpassing the 28-day gap recorded during the 2015 Monsoon Session.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of failing to defend the dignity and interests of Indians in the United States, questioning its silence over what he termed a series of humiliating incidents involving Indian nationals and people of Indian origin.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday informed the council that the state government has introduced a free accident insurance scheme offering coverage of up to Rs 1 crore to government employees, teachers, pensioners and contract and outsourcing personnel without imposing any financial burden on the employees or the state exchequer.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday said the state government was making concerted efforts to attract IT companies to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and create more employment opportunities for local youth.
Shillong, Sep 11 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has informed the High Court that 28 foreign nationals remain imprisoned across the state despite completing their jail terms.
Hyderabad, Sep 10 (UNI) Telangana Welfare Minister Adduri Laxman Kumar on Thursday informed the Telangana Legislative Council that outstanding fee reimbursement arrears for SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority and differently-abled students stood at Rs 8,591.62 crore up to the 2025-26 academic year.
Vijayawada, Sept 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh ITE&C department Secretary Katamaneni Bhaskar said that the government has set a goal to achieve a Data Center capacity of 6.5 GW by 2030.