Scholarship to ST students to be disbursed on schedule: Director Tribal Affairs

  SRINAGAR, JUNE 04: In line with its vision and enduring commitment for welfare of tribals, the Directorate of Tribal Affairs on Wednesday said that it has geared itself to ensure sectoral development through efficient implementation of scholarship schemes meant for tribal students. Director Tribal Affairs said that there will be no delay in disbursement … Read more

Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister expresses grief over death of Nepali student at Odisha’s KIIT University

Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister expresses grief over death of Nepali student at Odisha's KIIT University

Follow Us on Google News Bhunaswar, May 2 (Ians) The Foreign Affairs Minister of Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba, on Friday Expressed Deep Grief Over The Death of a Nepali Female Student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhunaswar, Odisha. She said that after the incident came to light, the Nepal Government has … Read more

Like earlier Waqf legislations, UMEED Act aims for social welfare: Minority Affairs Ministry

Like earlier Waqf legislations, UMEED Act aims for social welfare: Minority Affairs Ministry

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The enactment of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 2025 (UMEED Act) last week marks a turning point in reforms carried out in Waqf laws between 1913 and 2025 for social benefit from Waqf properties, said an official on Monday. “The changes … Read more

Bali appointed advisor to Punjab’s Cultural Affairs Department

Bali appointed advisor to Punjab’s Cultural Affairs Department

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, March 10 (IANS) Renowned personality of Punjab’s cultural, literary and music sector, Deepak Bali, on Monday took charge as the advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in Punjab. Deepak Bali said that since 1986 he has been involved in the fields of heritage, language and art … Read more

Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry

Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) As per Annual Report, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24, the literacy rate among Muslims is 79.5 per cent for persons aged 7 years and above, while literacy rate for all religions for the same age group is 80.9 per cent, the Parliament was informed … Read more

Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India’s internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding

Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India's internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India on Friday said that relevant departments and agencies are looking into the information put out by the US administration about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) meddling in Indian elections and spending millions to influence voter turnout in the country. “We have seen information that has been … Read more

Assam CM meets Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister, hold discussion on having deeper ties

Assam CM meets Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister, hold discussion on having deeper ties

Guwahati, Feb 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met the Foreign Affairs Minister of Singapore, Vivian Balakrishnan and held discussions on having deeper ties between Assam and Singapore during his two-day visit to the foreign nation. Taking to X, Sarma said: “It was a delight to meet the Minister for Foreign … Read more