Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, strongly urging the Odisha government to revisit its recent decision to halt the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. In her letter, Sarangi emphasised that Bhubaneswar is at a “tipping point” due to rapid urbanisation, rising traffic congestion, and the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions.”Bhubaneswar has been witnessing rapid urbanisation and population growth …
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Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather conditions, the Central government has relaxed wheat procurement norms for the ongoing Rabi season in Rajasthan. The decision comes after an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who actively raised farmers’ concerns and pushed for corrective measures at the central level.The revised norms aim to ensure that farmers do not suffer financial losses from weather-induced cro…
Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) The Punjab government should immediately provide Rs 50,000 per acre in compensation to farmers for losses caused by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and strong winds in Punjab, said Ashwani Sharma, working BJP President. In a statement here, Sharma said, “According to the Punjab government’s own data, crops over 1.30 lakh acres have been damaged in the state. If proper girdawari (crop assessment) is conducted, this area may increase further.” He said farmers …
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP June Maliah on Thursday raised objections on the Central government’s timing to bring the Women’s Reservation Bill, “when Assembly elections are being conducted in five states”. She said that the Bill, which is scheduled to be discussed after the Parliament’s Budget session reconvenes on April 16, could have been brought up during the Monsoon session instead.The primary agenda, which is scheduled to be discussed and debated during the three-day exten…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, who had been absconding in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam in Rajasthan, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), officials said on Thursday. The ACB team brought Agarwal from Delhi to Jaipur, where he was questioned at the ACB headquarters by Deputy Inspector General of Police Om Prakash Meena. An arrest warrant had earlier been issued against Agarwal in the JJM scam.In the same case, nine officials of the…
Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Thursday addressed the ongoing LPG shortage in the state, saying that the state government has convened a meeting to resolve the issue and ensure the supply to affected sectors. Speaking to reporters, Muniyappa said a high-level meeting has been scheduled for Friday. “Officials will come with complete details, and I will review the situation at 10.30 a.m. The livelihood of auto drivers depends on LPG, and it i…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A delegation of the Delhi BJP met Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha on Tuesday and submitted a complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for likening the party to a snake that deserves to be crushed. The delegation included Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, along with Members of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, advocate Sanket Gupta, and Media Department Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor.In the complaint submitte…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Offering a big relief to over 45 lakh migrant residents living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 “unauthorised colonies” on an “as is, where is” basis, removing the clause for approved layout plans for these settlements. The Union minister also offered hope to over 60 upscale, affluent unauthorised colonies, Sainik Farms and Anant Ram Dairy, saying the residents here …
Bhopal, April 7 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee of Madhya Pradesh, constituted to assess the impact of global developments and the evolving situation in West Asia, reviewed the availability and supply status of key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and piped natural gas (PNG) on Tuesday. During the review meeting, officials were instructed to ensure the adequate availability of commercial LPG cylinders at both district and teh…
Dehradun, April 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madannegi in Tehri Garhwal district, calling it a significant step towards strengthening access to quality education in the region.According to official information, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has granted approval for setting up the school under the civil sector. The institution is scheduled to commence operations…