Rishikesh, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday hailed the party’s victory in West Bengal as a “historic moment” for the party and said the state would now move towards “Sonar Bangla” with inclusive development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking to IANS, Sachdeva said the BJP government coming to power in West Bengal was a matter of pride and tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee’s vision and sacrifice.”It is a very big day …
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Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that the 75 years of the restoration of the historic Somnath Temple stand as a symbol of India’s indomitable faith, civilisation and cultural resurgence.In a post on X, Sarma shared a Sanskrit verse praising the spiritual significance of Somnath and said the temple’s reconstruction reflected the country’s enduring cultural consciousness.“Somnath restoration at 75 represents the spirit of India’s unwavering…
Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday paid tribute to Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma on his Punyatithi, remembering him as a towering spiritual icon who united the Bodo community through spirituality and social reform. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma’s philosophy placed Agni as a form of Param Brahma and noted that his teachings and life journey would continue to inspire generations.“Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma united the Bodo …
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Shiv Sena MP, Sanjay Raut, on Friday took strong objection to US President Donald Trump’s move to congratulate Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on the West Bengal Assembly election results, saying that these are state-level elections — an internal matter of India’s federal democracy and any external endorsement appears premature and misplaced.He went on to urge President Trump for a more informed and balanced view, given his emphasis on democratic values.In his post on X…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) A major alleged fraud involving crores of rupees under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has surfaced in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district. Authorities claim preparations were underway to disburse insurance claims worth nearly Rs 9 crore, allegedly in violation of established norms, but the process was stopped at the last moment following the intervention of Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena.The revelation has triggered panic within the banking system, and steps have…
Itanagar, May 7 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday said that women-led rural tourism has the potential to emerge as a powerful instrument for promoting cultural exchange, sustainable development, and regional cooperation across the Himalayan Buddhist belt. Addressing a regional workshop on “Development of the Buddhist Circuit in Northeast India” in Tawang, the Minister lauded the initiative aimed at connecting Buddhist centres in Northeast India with …
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited Khanapara in Guwahati to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Assam and the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers. Officials said the Chief Minister inspected arrangements at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, where the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 12.During the visit, Sarma reviewed security arrangements, seating plans, traffic…
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party had “turned into another Muslim League” and completely failed to perform the role of an effective Opposition in Assam.Speaking to reporters after his victory from the Binakandi Assembly constituency, Ajmal claimed that the Congress had abandoned minority communities and indirectly helped the BJP politically in the state.“Congres…
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) BJP leader and former tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday remarked that “dirty politics” in West Bengal is the reason why the state has not thrived yet.Paes had joined the BJP days before the Assembly election in the state.Speaking to IANS, he expressed sorrow over the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath.He said: “My heart goes out to his family, the security, people who were around him and to their families.”Referring to Bengal as a “secular st…
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) ‘Project VARTAK’ on Thursday celebrated its 66th Raising Day at Tezpur in Assam, reaffirming its commitment towards strengthening strategic border infrastructure and improving connectivity in the Northeastern region, officials said. Originally raised as Project Tusker on May 7, 1960, it was rechristened as ‘Project VARTAK’ in 1963 following the Indianisation of BRO project names. The project holds the distinction of being the first BRO pro…