Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Commenting on the objections to recliner facilities at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Speaker U. T. Khader stated on Thursday that there is nothing wrong with ensuring comfort for MLAs. To boost MLA attendance during the Budget session, Speaker Khader proposed arranging recliner facilities for legislators. It has been decided to rent … Read more
Jammu, March 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that Bungus Valley in Kupwara district will be developed as an offbeat tourist destination. The CM said the government is planning to develop Bungus as an off-beat destination and that funds for providing some basic facilities for tourists … Read more
Gandhinagar, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat, beginning Friday, during which he will attend a ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Navsari district, coinciding with International Women’s Day. During his visit, PM Modi will attend the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ at Vansi-Borsi, where he will distribute financial assistance exceeding … Read more
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The opposition parties on Thursday staged a protest in the Maharashtra Assembly premises against two Ministers — Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam and Minister Jaykumar Gore — and also demanded their resignation from their respective posts. The opposition has accused Minister Kadam of making an “insensitive” statement in the … Read more
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh criminal cases should be registered against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with his controversial remarks on ‘Sanatan Dharma’ without its permission. The order was passed by a Bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice … Read more
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Hitting out at AAP leaders for raising doubts, BJP National General Secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam said on Thursday that the Delhi government’s Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance for women will be available to eligible beneficiaries from March 8 as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Amid strong indications from Delhi … Read more
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) A Bengaluru Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) on Thursday sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually exploiting a minor girl and impregnating her. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict. Judge N. Narasamma ordered the District Legal Services Authority to provide Rs … Read more
Ranchi, March 6 (IANS) Two persons were shot dead at the Anand Sheela Ashram in the Chanho police station area of Ranchi, police officials said on Thursday. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the region. The victims, identified as Rajendra Yadav and Mahesh, were gunned down by unidentified assailants around midnight on Wednesday, police said. … Read more
Itanagar, March 6 (IANS) Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) held a peaceful dharna near Itanagar in protest against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, an anti-conversion law. ACF president Tarh Miri said that over two lakh Christians, cutting across denominations, gathered at … Read more