Srinagar, June 5 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the Yatri Bhawan at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple shrine in Ganderbal district. Officials said the L-G inaugurated the facility at Tulamulla town in Ganderbal district.After dedicating the facilities to the public, the J&K L-G said the new Yatri Bhawan would substantially improve the pilgrimage experience at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple by providing safe, hygienic, and comfortable accommodation.Mata Kheer Bhawani …

Patna, June 5 (IANS) After the recent fire at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur that claimed multiple lives, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Bihar President Mangni Lal Mandal expressed deep concern over the incident and sharply criticised the state government’s healthcare system. Mandal said that if government healthcare facilities in Bihar were adequately developed, people would not be forced to rely heavily on private hospitals for treatment.According to him, many private healthcare institutions …

Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Minister K.H. Muniyappa, who had publicly expressed dissatisfaction over portfolio-related issues, has withdrawn his decision not to assume charge of the Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies after receiving assurances from Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Muniyappa on Friday met LoP Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and AICC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, where he co…

Shimla, June 5 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu. State Secretary (Environment) Sushil Singla signed the pact on behalf of the government, while Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, signed on behalf of the UNDP.The partnership e…

Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday that he had promised senior Minister Ramalinga Reddy the Bengaluru Development portfolio after becoming Chief Minister. However, he maintained that the decision on portfolio allocation rests with the party’s high command.Speaking to the media regarding Reddy’s resignation from the ministerial post on Friday, Shivakumar acknowledged the assurance he had given, saying he had told Reddy he would be allotted the Benga…

Patna, June 5 (IANS) The Bihar government’s decision to revise the security arrangements for several members of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family following a fresh review of threat assessments and existing security protocols has triggered a political debate in the state, with the opposition alleging that the move is politically motivated.Reacting to the development, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya criticised the government in a post on social media platform X.She alleged that th…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Gujarat has emerged as a foundation of India’s energy transition, highlighting the state’s contribution to renewable power generation and its expected role in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and green steel. Addressing a gathering in Surat on the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Modi added that Gujarat currently accounts for one-fifth of India’s renewable energy capacity and is helping shape the cou…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that growing public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Karnataka was forcing political adjustments within the party, including discussions surrounding a change in the state’s chief ministership. Addressing a public meeting in Surat, PM Modi cited Karnataka while criticising Congress and discussing political trends in states governed by the opposition party.“There is also considerable anger among the people of Karna…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Hazira as a symbol of India’s drive towards self-reliance, saying the industrial hub has evolved beyond a manufacturing zone into an integrated ecosystem linking industry, energy, defence production, ports, and global trade. Speaking after visiting Hazira before his public programme in Surat, PM Modi said the area demonstrated the practical meaning of the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.“One can clearly unders…

Patna, June 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its official list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, unveiling four nominees and generating considerable political interest with the inclusion of Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh. The names were announced through an official communication issued under the signature of the party’s National General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge, Arun Singh.The party has nominated Pawan Singh, Sanjay Mayukh, Anil Ku…