New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen (ESM), terming them as brand ambassadors of Viksit Bharat. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a Job Fair for ex-servicemen organised by the Directorate General of Resettlement, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Seth hoped that dedication and valour shown by veterans during their tenure would continue to contribute to the growth of the compani…

Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) On the basis of a dossier prepared by the Forest Department, Deputy Commissioner in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, on Friday, booked three habitual timber smugglers under the Public Safety Act (PSA), officials said. Officials added that the Forest department has taken stringent action against three habitual timber smugglers under the PSA in Kupwara district.”The action was formalised through orders issued by the Kupwara Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, …

Patna, Aug 29 (IANS) A day after reports claimed that three terrorists of Pakistan-backed outfit Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) had entered Bihar via Nepal, the Bihar Police clarified on Friday that no such infiltration has taken place.ADG (Law and Order) Pankaj Darad, while speaking to the media, said that investigations have revealed the three Pakistani citizens in question did not cross into Bihar.According to the police probe, the men had arrived in Kathmandu from Dubai on August 8, but instead of m…

Chandigarh, Aug 29 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday visited the flood-affected Ajnala Assembly constituency and met with people to listen to their problems. Jakhar accused the state government of failing to provide relief and assistance in flood-affected areas, holding it directly responsible for the massive losses in state’s border regions. He said his visit was not for political purposes but to remind the government of its responsibilities and to support the flood victims. …

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) A group of BJP workers led by party leader Rakesh Singh on Friday went on a rampage at state Congress headquarters in Kolkata, burning party flags and defacing posters of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and others to mark their protest against alleged abuses hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar. The workers at first protested outside the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) office ‘Bidhan Bhawan’ in central Kolkat…

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday, without directly naming opposition parties, claimed that some people are deliberately trying to incite the movement (launched by pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil) demanding reservation from the OBC quota which will pass the test of law. However, the Chief Minister said, “How can there be a fight between OBCs and Marathas? This is what is being tried. I have heard the statements of some people since morni…

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Mumbai Police on Friday extended permission by a day to pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to hold the agitation at Azad Maidan. The police had granted permission for a day on Friday between 10 am and 6 pm by laying several conditions. However, Jarange-Patil, who reached Mumbai with a large number of supporters, said police permission for a day is not acceptable. Jarange-Patil, during the day, made an application seeking more time for his protest.Chief Minister …

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Congress leader Ajay Rai on Friday came under fire from the BJP over his objectionable and abominable remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its chief Mohan Bhagwat. Other parties, including Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party and Sanjay Nishad-led Nishad Party, also said that his statement was uncalled for and in poor taste.Ajay Rai, the UP Congress chief, in conversation with IANS, targeted the RSS by questioning the celibacy of Sangh members and also…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Vowing doorstep delivery of primary healthcare, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that the government has set a target of opening around 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month.After reviewing the progress on construction of new Arogya Mandirs, CM Gupta said that the government aims to ensure faster treatment for patients and to ease the pressure on government hospitals.The Chief Minister said that the 67 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs currently operational in Del…

Guwahati, Aug 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his guidance and mentorship during the latter’s two-day visit to the state. In a post on X, Sarma wrote, “It was an honour to receive the guidance and mentorship of Adarniya Shri Amit Shah Ji over the last 24 hours. His energy motivates us all, and we thank him for spending time with us to mark important milestones.” The Chief Minister said he accompanied Shah…