No change in status of tribal belts and blocks in Assam: CM Sarma

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Guwahati, Aug 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, reiterated that the status of the Sixth Schedule areas, along with tribal belts and blocks in the state, will remain unchanged. Addressing reporters, CM Sarma affirmed that these provisions have been in place since independence and will continue without alteration. “There will be no change in the status of the Sixth Schedule areas as well as the tribal belts and blocks. These systems have existed since Independence, and…

Odisha: Health Minister urges centre to expedite LoP for MBBS admissions

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Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 (IANS) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling met Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday and urged him to expedite the issuance of the Letter of Permission (LoP) for the admissions of 100 MBBS students each at the Pavitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College (PMPMC), Talcher and Government Medical College (GMC), Phulbani of the state for the academic session of 2025-26. As per an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Mahaling also hel…

Uttarkashi cloudburst: Health Dept on high alert, specialist doctors rushed for relief efforts

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Dehra Dun, Aug 5 (IANS) In response to the devastating cloudburst that struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government has activated an emergency health response under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.The Chief Minister is closely monitoring the relief efforts and is in constant contact with senior officials to ensure swift assistance to the victims. Following his instructions, Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has mobilised a t…

NIA raids 19 locations in Punjab over Amritsar temple grenade attack case

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out raids at 19 locations across Punjab in connection with the March grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The searches were conducted in the border districts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Batala as part of a widening investigation into the terror incident. The raids led to the seizure of several incriminating materials, including mobile phones and other digital devices, the agency said.According to the NIA, the g…

Raksha Bandhan gift: Free bus travel for women in Rajasthan; Rs 501 DBT to Anganwadi workers

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Jaipur, Aug 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced a special double gift for the women of Rajasthan, and declared that women in the state will be able to travel free of cost in Rajasthan State Roadways buses for two days – on August 9 (Raksha Bandhan) and August 10. This facility will be available for travel within the state boundaries. Emphasising the cultural significance of the festival, the Chief Minister said that Raksha Bandhan is not just a celebration but a reflection of…

Shelter for all: Mor Awaas brings relief to several families in monsoon

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Banki Mongra, Chhattisgarh, Aug 5 (IANS) Banki Mongra Municipal Council has taken a significant step towards fulfilling the dream of housing for all by distributing “Mor Awaas” certificates to eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative aims to ensure that economically weaker sections of society receive access to safe, secure, and permanent housing.As per the latest data, a total of 53 beneficiaries have been selected under the “Mor Awaas” scheme in Banki …

RBI has set up 2,421 centres for financial literacy to cover rural areas: Minister

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken various interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness among the rural population, including microfinance borrowers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.The Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) project has been initiated by the RBI since 2017 with an objective to adopt community-led, innovative, and participatory approaches to financial literac…

K’atak govt fast-tracking Bengaluru Airport metro line & suburban rail access: Siddaramaiah

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Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government is fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and further is fast-tracking suburban rail access by 2029. He was addressing the gathering after the inaugural ceremony of SAP Labs India Innovation Park, at Devanahalli, in Bengaluru.Siddaramaiah stated, “Our government in 2017 finalised the line and kick-started the airport line process. Currently, we are fast-tracking the Airport Metro line and are fast-tracking…

Anil Ambani leaves ED headquarters after 9-hour grilling, to be called again (Lead)

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New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) After a gruelling around nine-hour interrogation regarding an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani finally left the Enforcement Directorate (ED) headquarters here on Tuesday.After the first round, the regulator is set to call Anil Ambani again for questioning in a couple of days, according to sources.Reliance Group Chairman has reportedly sought 7-10 days from the probe agency to submit documents related to the alleged scam.The 66-y…

Tripura CM urges revival of traditional art forms through innovation

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Agartala, Aug 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that culture plays the most important role in achieving mental and spiritual peace, and efforts should be made to showcase the traditional mixed culture of the state to the world. The Chief Minister, while speaking at the first meeting of the reconstituted State-level Cultural Advisory Committee at the civil secretariat, said that culture is the ornament of a society. Saha, who also holds the Information and Cultural Affair…