Assam’s concert economy could generate RS 700 crore impact in five years: CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state’s emerging “concert economy” is expected to generate an economic impact of around Rs 700 crore over the next five years, highlighting the growing role of…
Gujarat factory sealed after 452 litres of suspected ghee worth Rs 2.85 lakh seized
Ahmedabad, June 10 (IANS) A manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad has been sealed, and 452 litres of suspected ghee, worth approximately Rs 2.85 lakh, have been seized during a joint enforcement operation by the Gujarat Food and Drugs Regulatory Authority and…
Punjab Cabinet approves free bus travel for NEET students, attendants
Chandigarh, June 10 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions aimed at providing major relief to students appearing in the re-conducted NEET (National Eligibility cum…
Tripura court issues notice to Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) A lower court in Tripura has issued a notice to Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently in New Delhi. A complaint was filed at the Khowai police station in Tripura after the…
PMK leader Anbumani urges CM Vijay to oppose Mekedatu project, warns of water crisis in TN
Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to take a firm stand against Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project and impress upon the Union…
Deeply disturbed by killings in PoK: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Srinagar, June 10 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Wednesday that he is deeply disturbed by the killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in police firing. Mirwaiz Umar wrote on X: “Deeply disturbed by the…
Farmers’ interests paramount, says Gujarat Minister
Gandhinagar, June 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has warned fertiliser, seed and pesticide dealers of stringent legal action, including imprisonment and fines, if they are found selling substandard agricultural inputs, hoarding essential commodities or…
Congress working to rebuild organisation for next LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said the party has begun an extensive organisational strengthening exercise in Assam following its assessment of recent electoral performances, with a…
Karnataka BJP accuses Shivakumar govt of corruption, seeks CBI probe into Bengaluru waste management tender
Bengaluru, June 10 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Assembly Opposition leader R. Ashoka on Wednesday sought an independent and time-bound investigation into alleged irregularities in the tender process for the Integrated…
PM Modi’s hometown Vadnagar readies for ‘Maha Aarti’, locals excited and elated over 12-year stint
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 12 years of governance and attains the distinction of being the country’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, a series of programs is being organised in his hometown, Vadnagar,…