Gandhinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government will begin diesel distribution for fishing boats five days ahead of the official fishing season, which begins on August 16. The announcement was made by Fisheries Minister Raghavji Patel, who confirmed that the diesel supply will start from August 11.The decision comes in response to repeated representations made by various fishermen’s organisations and leaders, who had urged the government to start diesel supply in advance to prevent the heavy …

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) In a major step toward modernising agriculture and enhancing the capacity of farmers, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Thursday, approved an overseas exposure tour and training programme for 100 farmers of the state under the Knowledge Enhancement Programme. Under this initiative, selected farmers — associated with the Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) — will visit the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil to gain hands-on experience and exposure…

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP chief and MP Madan Rathore said on Thursday that the “One Nation, One Ration Card” (ONORC) scheme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has emerged as the most effective and inclusive food security mechanism for the country’s poor and migrant population. He said that the scheme has transformed rationing into a national right, allowing any beneficiary to access subsidised food grains from any fair price shop (FPS) in the country, rega…

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) In a unique gesture on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, women journalists from various media organisations tied Raksha Sutra on the wrist of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at his residence, symbolising mutual respect and protection.The event, titled ‘Raksha Bandhan with the Chief Minister – A Tribute to Women Journalists’, reflected the government’s focus on reinforcing its commitment to women’s welfare in the state. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minis…

Gandhinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) Over 53,000 Anganwadi sisters in Gujarat have handcrafted and sent more than 3.5 lakh Rakhis to soldiers guarding the country’s borders. These Rakhis, woven with devotion and patriotism, were sent as symbolic shields of protection for the brave men who stand watch far from their families.In a ceremonial event held in Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel handed over the ‘Rakshasutra Kalash’ a symbolic urn carrying the sacred threads to the representatives of I…

Srinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) In a shocking revelation, over 2,500 kg of rotten meat intended to be supplied to consumers was unearthed by the authorities in the Kashmir Valley, as the common citizens are wondering how much of such rotten and dangerous meat must have been consumed by people before the seizure of the present consignments. An official statement said on Thursday that during the past two days, authorities conducted a series of surprise inspections and raids in multiple locations.“Notably…

Kolkata, July 7 (IANS): Civic volunteer Sanjay Ray, the sole convict in the ghastly RG Kar rape and murder in August last year, seems to be heading for bigger trouble over complaints of his sustained misbehaviour and defiance of the orders of prison authorities,Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court last year, and since then, he has been serving his term at Presidency Central Correctional Home in South Kolkata.”It has been almost seven months since he has been behind bars, and t…

Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) A delegation of BJP MPs from Karnataka led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Thursday regarding the objections by Maharashtra over increasing the height of the Alamatti dam. The delegation conveyed that Maharashtra’s objection to Alamatti height increase is ill-intentioned.The delegation met C.R. Paatil in Delhi and informed him that in the second phase of the Upper Krishna Project, the move to raise the height of the Almatti D…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Ahead of Independence Day, the Intelligence Bureau has issued a warning that some terror groups may try and strike in various parts of the country. However, this time around, the highest threat perception is from Bangladesh, and terror could make its way through the eastern border, the Intelligence Bureau has warned.The security agencies of the Northeastern states and West Bengal have been advised to remain on a state of very high alert as terror outfits in Bangladesh may…

London, Aug 7 (IANS) England midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL, Tottenham Hotspur announced on Thursday. The injury occurred during the Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul. The club has not specified a timeline for his recovery.”We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee,” the club said.”His surgery will take place in the coming days, and, followin…