Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Office on Tuesday described the all-party meeting with Members of Parliament from Karnataka, held in New Delhi, as a “resounding success”, stating that the gathering reflected a spirit of unity and collective commitment towards the state’s development.In an official statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the meeting marked a significant step towards building consensus on key issues affecting Karnataka and expressed confidence…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Incubation centres can play a pivotal role in nurturing entrepreneurs, commercialising research and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and investors, thereby creating long-term economic value, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said on Sunday.Speaking at the inauguration of West Bengal’s first Atal Incubation Centre under the Atal Innovation Mission at Techno India University in Kolkata, he expressed confidence that the facility would unlock…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Central government’s Technology Development Board (TDB) has approved 22 projects with a total project cost of Rs 4,744 crore, extending RDIF support of Rs 2,192 crore to them, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) shortlisted another eight projects for support under the RDIF, involving an amount of Rs 390.35 crore, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha.TDB and the Biotechnology Industry …
Jalandhar, July 17 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has never visited Punjab empty‑handed and has always brought developmental initiatives for the state. “On behalf of the people of Punjab, I thank the Prime Minister,” Dhillon said while addressing a public gathering in the presence of PM Modi and the party leadership. He noted that even today, PM Modi inaugurated projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the state government’s decision to issue a fresh land acquisition notification for villages falling under the proposed Bidadi Township Project, alleging that the move betrayed farmers and exposed the government’s “vested interests”.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Kumaraswamy described the notification …
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday expressed strong confidence that the crucial Women’s Reservation and Constituency Delimitation Bills will be passed in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Shinde noted that the population within Lok Sabha constituencies has swelled to nearly 20 lakh to 25 lakh people. “Delivering development work across such massive constitu…
Guwahati, July 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Arunachal Pradesh’s aggressive push towards hydropower generation could transform it into the richest state in the Northeast within the next decade, while stressing that development requires political consensus and public support. Speaking during a discussion in the Assam Assembly, Sarma said Arunachal Pradesh has embarked on an ambitious plan to generate around 30,000 MW of electricity through hydropower project…
Chandigarh, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jind in Haryana on July 17 would mark a significant milestone in the state’s development journey, with the launch of development projects and the flagging off of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, heralding a new era of green and modern transportation in India, state Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma said on Tuesday.He said the rally in Jind would itself be organised as an eco-friendly event, generating tremendous e…
Patna, July 13 (IANS) Political activity intensified in Bihar on Monday as Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, filed his nomination papers for the Bankipur Assembly by-election at the Patna Collectorate. Prashant Kishor was accompanied by senior party leaders and supporters, with the nomination event marking a key milestone in what is being closely watched as his first direct electoral contest.Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination, Prashant Kishor expressed confidence a…
Shimla, July 7 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajeev Bindal on Tuesday said the party would prepare a comprehensive charge sheet highlighting the state Congress government’s performance in the past three-and-a-half years. The document will focus on the government’s unfulfilled promises, anti-people policies, administrative failures, and the overall state of governance. It will be taken to every village and town across the state as part of a mass public outreach ca…