BJD chief Patnaik opposes MMDR Amendment; urges Odisha to unite to protect state’s rights
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act), passed by Parliament,…
Congress forms Panchayat Task Force ahead of Rajasthan local body polls; eyes 50 pc youth representation
Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Youth Congress has constituted a Panchayat Task Force in preparation for the upcoming local body and Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan. The initiative was launched in Jaipur in the presence of Youth Congress National General…
If Rahul Gandhi wanted, Oppn would not have resorted to sloganeering in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that if Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had wanted, the Opposition MPs would not have resorted to creating a ruckus in Parliament…
Mamitha Baiju is a pure soul: Director Venky Atluri
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) National Award winner Venky Atluri, who is now basking in the success of his just released film ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ featuring actor Suriya in the lead, has showered praise on the film’s heroine — Mamitha…
Cabinet okays 4 railway projects worth Rs 9,450 crore
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four multi-tracking railway projects with a total investment of Rs 9,450 crore, which will be completed by 2030-31. The…
YSRCP accuses TDP-led Andhra govt of suppressing opposition after ex-MP arrested
Amaravati, Aug 19 (IANS) A YSR Congress Party leader accused the TDP-led ruling coalition in Andhra Pradesh of suppressing the opposition after former MP Margani Bharat was arrested by police in Rajahmundry on Wednesday while he was attending a party…
Oppn lacks confidence after poll defeats, vents frustration in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asserted that the Opposition lacks confidence after facing repeated defeats in several elections and hence resorts to venting frustration during the Parliament…
Mamitha Baiju is a pure soul: Director Venky Atluri
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) National Award winner Venky Atluri, who is now basking in the success of his just released film ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ featuring actor Suriya in the lead, has showered praise on the film’s heroine — Mamitha…
Calcutta HC refuses urgent hearing to Trinamool Congress rebel faction plea for programme permission
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to grant an urgent hearing to a plea by the Trinamool Congress faction led by Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Ritabrata Banerjee, seeking permission to hold a rally here on the…
Kiren Rijiju rejects Chinese intrusion claims, says Cong policy left India behind on border infrastructure (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday dismissed the allegations made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged Chinese intrusion into Indian territory, asserting that the…