New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday highlighted the government’s various schemes and goals. She said the government was committed to fulfilling the welfare of the poor and the dreams of the middle class and also was … Read more
Prayagraj, Jan 31 (IANS) A day after at least 30 people were killed in a predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has enforced stricter measures for better crowd management and safety of devotees as it restricted vehicular movement, cancelled VIP passes, increased security deployment, and ended needless restrictions on the pontoon … Read more
Imphal, Jan 30 (IANS) In a bid to restore normalcy and peace, Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and other officials on Thursday held a meeting with various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), district level officers of different departments in tribal inhabited Kangpokpi District. An official said that the … Read more
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Deputy District Election Officer Jaipur, Ashish Kumar, has directed all department heads to grant paid leave on polling day to officers and employees working in Jaipur district who are registered voters in Delhi NCR constituencies. He said that the heads of various departments, boards, corporations, and undertakings, have been authorised to … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30 (IANS) The Odisha government has issued guidelines for the implementation of “Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha” (BGBO) scheme that aims to give a significant boost to the rural economy through development of infrastructure. “The scheme aims at bridging the critical gaps leading to accelerated and inclusive growth of rural Odisha by taking up … Read more
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to utilise and control the land attached to the Bengaluru Palace Grounds located in the heart of Bengaluru city. The Mysuru royal family owns the land and has said that they would initiate legal proceedings against the move. Addressing the media, Minister … Read more
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka government on Thursday conveyed the second high-level meeting on issues faced by the public due to the highhandedness of microfinance institutions. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah where it was decided to review the provisions of the proposed Ordinance and implement a stronger law. “A decision has been … Read more
Gandhinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Gujarat Labor Commissioner organised a workshop to guide outsourcing agencies that supply labour to various state government departments. The event was held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan, Gandhinagar, under the chairmanship of Gujarat’s Labour Commissioner, K.D. Lakhani. The workshop aimed to educate agencies on labour laws that protect workers’ rights. Key regulations … Read more
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister for Minorities Development & Aukaf, Dattatray Bharane has decided to soon launch Geo-mapping of the properties and lands under the jurisdiction of the state Waqf Board. This comes amid the parliamentary panel’s move to clear the report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill despite the opposition’s dissent. The Maharashtra government’s … Read more