TN: Stalin critices renaming of Naan Mudhalvan scheme
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M.K. Stalin on Saturday criticised the State government’s decision to rename the flagship ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme as ‘Thiran…
Punjab AAP criticise ‘defaming campaign’ against CM Mann
Chandigarh, June 20 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab on Saturday staged protests across the state against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), its president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over what it described…
K’taka Cabinet approves Praja Seva Department, backs major health and transport projects
Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday announced that the state government will establish a new ‘Praja Seva Department’ to address public grievances and complaints arising from civic issues and public…
Delhi: Record 28,107 citizens visit Jan Kalyan Shivirs on second day
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A record 28,107 citizens visited on the second day of the three-day Jan Kalyan Shivirs (June 18-20) being organised by the Delhi government and availed different schemes and services, an official said on Saturday. Chief Minister…
NSS slams Kerala CM Satheesan over appointment denial, says it will no longer meet him
Kottayam, June 20 (IANS) A major political and social confrontation has erupted in Kerala with Nair Service Society (NSS) General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair on Saturday launching a sharp personal attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, accusing him of…
Playing Australia at a World Cup is incredible, says Babette De Leede after the Netherlands’ defeat to Australia
Southampton, June 20 (IANS) Netherlands captain Babette de Leede described her side’s Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia as a “massive moment” for Dutch cricket despite suffering a 98-run defeat to the six-time…
Dialogue promotes healthy democracy: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijendra Gupta said on Saturday that constructive dialogue remains the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and a harmonious society. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Seminar on…
Chennithala expands ‘Operation Toofan’ with support from religious, social leaders
Kozhikode, June 20 (IANS) The Kerala government’s anti-drug drive, ‘Operation Toofan: The Narcotic Hunt’, is being expanded into a wider social movement, with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announcing plans to bring frontline leaders…
Shiv Sena leader Bachchu Kadu backs HM Amit Shah’s ‘no faction left’ remark
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, June 20 (IANS) While backing Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ‘no faction left’ remark while taking a jibe at Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena leader Bachchu Kadu on Saturday asserted that Maharashtra Chief Minister…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel
Tehran, June 20 (IANS) Iran on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, citing alleged violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the US and Israel, local media reported. Just days after announcing an agreement…