Guwahati, Aug 5 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has put a temporary halt on the ongoing eviction drive in Uriamghat in the Rengma Reserve Forest located in Assam’s Golaghat district, granting relief to over 75 residents who have challenged the legality of the operation. A Division Bench led by the Chief Justice passed the interim order on Tuesday, following multiple petitions that questioned the legal status of the land and the process followed by the authorities. The petitioners argued that the…

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson and former Delhi MLA, RP Singh, on Tuesday issued a scathing statement against Canada, accusing it of enabling extremism by allowing the establishment of a so-called “Khalistan Embassy” in Surrey, British Columbia.Calling it a “Serpentarium,” Singh likened the development to creating a breeding ground for separatist forces and warned that Canada’s actions pose a serious threat to international diplomatic norms.“This…

Bhopal, Aug 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister, Uday Pratap Singh, said on Tuesday that private schools failing to comply with the state government’s norms may face tough action, including cancellation of their recognition or registration. The Minister made this statement responding to a query raised by the Opposition Congress during the ongoing Monsoon session of the Assembly. The Congress has sought state government’s response on private schools in Madhya Pradesh increasing …

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA). The Authority will play a developmental role in maintaining and revitalising the natural flow of rivers, and focus on reducing pollution and achieving rejuvenation of rivers. Environment Minister Pankaja Munde gave a detailed presentation on the structure and concept of the Authority. She mentioned that important tasks like approving ‘DPR’ (detail…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …