Navsari, July 25 (IANS) The Indian Army has rescued 355 people since launching flood relief operations in Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with troops continuing evacuations, medical assistance and the distribution of essential supplies in areas affected by heavy rainfall. The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations began on the evening of July 23 under the Southern Command in response to widespread flooding caused by incessant rain.The Army is wor…
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Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) Thousands of tribal people from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli gathered for a grand convention at the famous Mangarh Dham in Banswara on Friday. Held under the banner of the ‘Bhil Pradesh Mukti Morcha’ (Bhil Pradesh Liberation Front) as a social and non‑political event, the gathering saw a unanimous demand for the creation of a new ‘Bhil Pradesh’ state.Speaking on the occasion, Rajkumar Roat, MP …
New Delhi, Jul 11 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster its engagement with tribal communities across the country, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced the appointment of new State Chairpersons for the All India Adivasi Congress. The decision, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, aims to invigorate the party’s grassroots presence in key tribal-dominated regions. According to a press statement issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the appointmen…
New Delhi/Daman, July 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published the draft electoral roll for the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu after completing the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with more than 3.01 lakh electors submitting verification forms and a month-long window opening for claims and objections. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, the Special Intensive Revision is being conducted to ensure that all el…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Ayushman Bharat programme had transformed healthcare access in India, extending health insurance protection to more than 60 per cent of families and reducing financial burdens on poor and middle-class households. Speaking at a public gathering in Daman after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple projects worth Rs 2,970 crore, PM Modi described healthcare as one of the Union government’s highest prioriti…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, unveiling a wide-ranging package of investments in healthcare, aviation, tourism, education, connectivity, and urban infrastructure that he said would increase growth across the Union Territory. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi said the projects marked a major step in strengthening public services and creating economic…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said nearly one lakh saplings were being planted across Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, describing the initiative as a symbol of sustainable development. Speaking on ‘World Environment Day’, PM Modi said environmental responsibility must accompany infrastructure growth and economic development.“Development is important for us, but it is equally important that our model of deve…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday compared the development aspirations of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu with Singapore’s transformation, saying ambitious goals and long-term planning could reshape the future of the Union Territory. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi recalled remarks made during a visit to Silvassa last year.“I gave you the example of Singapore. Singapore was once a small fishing village. But its people dreamt big, set ambitious…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Daman as a “living example of Mini India”, highlighting the region’s diverse population and its role as a meeting point for communities from across the country. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi recalled remarks he had made during an earlier visit when he predicted that the Union Territory was rapidly evolving into a miniature reflection of India’s diversity.”A few years ago when I came among you, I had said that…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, with investments spanning healthcare, civil aviation, tourism, connectivity, infrastructure and public welfare. The projects were launched during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Gujarat, where he said the initiatives were aimed at strengthening public services and advancing economic developme…