In a significant move towards ensuring the safety and quality of tea production, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), addressed a gathering of Tea Growers and Tea Planters during an interactive session held on Friday, 19th January 2024 in Kellyden, Assam, said […]
“Best representation of women will be seen in this year’s Republic Day parade”: Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Friday said that the 75th Republic Day Parade will be the most women-centric, adding that the tableaux of States and Union Territories (UTs) and Central Ministries and Organisations will showcase the country’s rich cultural diversity, unity and progress. The Defence Secretary informed that ‘Viksit Bharat’ […]
‘Rammay’ Ayodhya: District jail echoes with “Jai Shri Ram” amid ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony
As the country gears up for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya on January 22, a spiritual ambience has engulfed Ayodhya, with the resonating chants of “Jai Shri Ram” emerging from the district jail of the Temple city. Prisoners were seen narrating the story of Lord Ram. All kinds […]
Instead of a plane or chopper, Haryana CM takes train to Delhi
Owing to the inclement weather conditions, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar took a train instead of a plane or a helicopter from Chandigarh to New Delhi on Friday. CM Manohar Lal Khattar boarded a Shatabdi express from Chandigarh railway station and said planes and helicopters can’t be trusted in this weather, that is why he is taking […]
Tripura launches skill drive under PMKVY for 48,000 youth, focuses on emerging technologies
In a major push to equip its youth with future-proof skills, Tripura witnessed the launch of several skill development initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on Friday. Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, led the launch ceremony in Agartala’s Town Hall, marking a significant step towards Tripura’s “Kaushal […]
Meghalaya: BSF seizes over 17,000 kg of Sugar near Indo-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted several attempts to smuggle sugar across the Indo-Bangladesh border, said BSF Meghalaya. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF troops intercepted and seized a total of over 17,000 kilograms of sugar from various bordering districts in the state. “In different operations conducted on January 18, 2024, alert troops of BSF Meghalaya successfully foiled illicit smuggling attempts along the […]
J-K: Job fair held in Pulwama to empower unemployed youth
The District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC) in Pulwama, dedicated to empowering educated unemployed youth, hosted a vibrant job fair in the Pulwama district on Friday. The job fair was held at the Government Degree College (GDC) Boys in Pulwama, South Kashmir. The event aimed to seamlessly connect job seekers with private companies and recruiters for training, […]
Upset with Congress approach towards Ram Mandir, party’s Gujarat MLA CJ Chavda resigns
In a jolt to the Congress in Gujarat, its senior member and three-time MLA from the Vijapur constituency, CJ Chavda resigned on Friday. The move is seen as a prelude to Chavda’s joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He gave the reason for resignation as the Congress’ approach towards Ram […]
Lok Sabha polls: BSP chief Mayawati to chair party meeting tomorrow
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati will conduct a party meeting on Saturday in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, an official statement said. According to the statement, the meeting will be held to discuss the panel of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. “BSP Chief Mayawati will hold a meeting with the office bearers […]