Vadodara, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday said the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Abhiniyam (Act)’, providing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, will significantly expand women’s participation in political leadership, describing it as a structural reform that will enable representation from ordinary families in Parliament. Addressing the ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ held in Vadodara, Sanghavi said the legislation would transform the composition o…
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Itanagar, April 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday described the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a mega hydropower initiative with a proposed generation capacity of 11,000 MW, as a project of national strategic importance, not only for the state but for the entire country. The SUMP, estimated at Rs 1.5 lakh crore, is expected to significantly transform the development landscape of Siang district, whose name derives from the mighty Brahmaputra River, loc…
Raipur, April 9 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has highlighted the significant progress in eradicating Naxalism from the state during his recent three-day visit to Delhi, where he held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin.Speaking to mediapersons, Chief Minister Sai credited Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, the strong resolve of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the bravery of security forces for successfully rooting out Naxalism …
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) As the polling for the Assembly elections is underway in Kerala, voters on Thursday have expressed a desire for continued development and political stability, while highlighting unemployment as a major concern in the state. Interacting with IANS, several voters shared their views on the issues that matter most to them. While many acknowledged progress in development over recent years, they stressed that job creation remains a pressing challenge that needs urgen…
Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said that the newly-formed government under his leadership is keen to further strengthen Kathmandu’s relations with friendly countries based on mutual benefits. During a collective courtesy meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from various countries, held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Shah said the new government would like to enhance cooperation in areas such as devel…
Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that the state budget is not merely a statement of income and expenditure, but a strong roadmap for the state’s overall development and the realisation of each citizen’s dreams. While inaugurating a state-level budget awareness drive, “Ama Janiba, Ama Budget” on Tuesday, Chief Minister Majhi added that in compliance with the nation’s vision, the state government has set the targets to be achieved by 2047.The targets in…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar’s development in the post-Maoism era, an official said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Maoism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister, said a statement.He also shared a comprehensive blu…
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) The CPI(M)-led Left Front in West Bengal on Saturday released its manifesto for the forthcoming assembly elections, with a focus on industrial development and employment generation. In the manifesto, the Left Front promised to generate employment in the public sector by filling all vacant state government posts, and in the private sector by attracting big-ticket investments through changes to the state’s industrial policy.The manifesto, released by veteran CPI(M) …
Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Placing women’s political empowerment at the heart of his campaign pitch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the Centre’s commitment to the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures would become a reality and be reflected in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.Addressing a mammoth NDA rally in Tiruvalla, PM Modi said Parliament would take up discussions on the Bill from April 16 to 18 and called for …
Dehradun, April 2 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was paid a courtesy visit on Thursday by the ‘Rawal’ (head priest) of Kedarnath Dham, Shri Shri Shri 1008 Bhimashankar Ling, who also bestowed his blessings upon him and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the state.During the meeting, the Kedarnath Dham head priest invoked the grace of Lord Kedarnath and extended his blessings for peace, progress, and overall development in Uttarakhand. The interaction reflected the…