New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The BJP has described the outcome of the recent Assembly elections as a “social verdict” rather than just an electoral trend. The party’s National Information Technology Department, in charge and co-incharge of West Bengal, Amit Malviya, in a post on X, said that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes across states have spoken with clarity, rejecting those who sought to patronise them while disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu.Malviya highlighted the results in Wes…
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Kohima, May 6 (IANS) Researchers at Nagaland University have emphasised the need for a scientific, geospatial technology-driven approach to mitigate soil erosion in the hilly regions of northeast India, officials said on Wednesday.The central varsity officials said that the researchers emphasised that such an approach not only helps control erosion but also supports long-term environmental sustainability, improves agricultural productivity, and enhances water availability.Soil erosion is emergin…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) IT platform – ECINET played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless election processes, including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states and Union Territory – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry and also the by-elections 2026. The unique tech platform, launched by EC earlier this year, saw a significant surge in the…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen Maharashtra’s healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state government is entering into a strategic partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The State Cabinet has approved a financial assistance package worth Rs 3,708 crore from the international agency to modernise and strengthen medical services across the state.Addressing mediapersons, CM Fadnavis said that after …
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic hat-trick victory in Assam and the unprecedented mandate in West Bengal Assembly elections is being seen and analysed as an outcome of its Hindutva politics and “anti-minority” poll plank, however, the real answer, experts argue, lies in its increasing connect with the grassroots level and overwhelming support from the downtrodden and Dalit communities. Amidst the political sparring over TMC’s connect with Bengali culture …
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam unit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Saikia on Wednesday said that the massive mandate received by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assembly elections has increased the alliance’s responsibility towards the people of the state.Addressing reporters here, Saikia said the NDA government would continue to focus on development while also prioritising the protection of Assam’s identity, culture and civilisation.“The people of Assam hav…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA government in Assam is likely to be sworn in for a third consecutive term on May 12 following the alliance’s decisive victory in the Assembly elections, sources said on Wednesday.According to sources, the NDA Legislature Party meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on May 10 in Guwahati, where alliance legislators are expected to formally elect their leader.Sources said all winning NDA candidates have been asked to reach Guwahati on May 9 ahead of the crucial me…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India to modernise rapidly while preserving its cultural and civilisational roots rather than adopting a Western model, Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.Speaking to IANS, Solheim — also a former Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment — said that PM Modi envisions a fast-modernising India that remains deeply anchored in its heritage and traditions, rather than one that imitates the West.”Prime Minister Modi wants…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party following the party’s poor performance in the Assembly elections, and said that the public has rejected Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi’s plan of coming to power with the support of “Miyas”. The BJP-led NDA has registered a resounding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 82 out of the 126 seats in the Assembly, comfortably crossing the majority mark and paving the way for the pa…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the formation and swearing-in of the new BJP-led government in the state would take place after May 11, following completion of the constitutional and organisational formalities. Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Sarma said the Election Commission had formally notified the Assembly poll results, after which he tendered the resignation of his Council of Minis…