New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In an unprecedented order, the Supreme Court on Friday directed deployment of serving as well as retired judicial officers to oversee adjudication of claims and objections arising from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound West Bengal. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipin Pancholi observed that a “trust deficit” between the West Bengal government and the Election Commissi…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has entered a crucial phase of transitioning towards community‑owned and managed rural water service delivery, Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, said on Tuesday. Addressing the 6th edition of the District Collectors’ ‘Peyjal Samvad’, Meena said community ownership and management of water service is central to strengthening long‑term functionality …
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) With the samba and thalady paddy harvest commencing across the Cauvery Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, the administration has ensured that an adequate number of Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) are functioning to facilitate smooth and transparent procurement of paddy from farmers. District Collectors in the Delta region have directed officials of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) to strictly adhere to transparency norms and prevent any irregularities at pro…
Bhopal, Feb 7 (IANS) Registration for procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27 began on Saturday across Madhya Pradesh, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assuring farmers that they will receive fair value for their hard work.The Chief Minister said that 3,186 registration centres have been set up across the state to facilitate the process, which will continue till March 7.”Registration for wheat procurement has begun today, February 7, and will co…
Bhopal, Feb 3 (IANS) Farmers in Madhya Pradesh can now prepare to register for wheat procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Rabi marketing year 2026-27, with the process starting on February 7 and continuing until March 7. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput has appealed to all eligible farmers to complete their registration within this one-month window to ensure smooth participation in the procurement drive.The registration system has been s…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Wednesday demanded the immediate withdrawal of notices issued to nearly 18 lakh voters asking them to appear for hearings under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, warning that the process was causing widespread public distress.Addressing a press conference at the Assembly media room, Satheesan said people were being harassed in the name of “logical discrepancy” for …
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Elections for seven Municipal Corporations and 116 municipalities in Telangana will be held on February 11, the State Election Commission announced on Tuesday.State Election Commissioner I. Rani Kumudini released the schedule for municipal elections after a meeting with all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police.As per the schedule, the election notice will be issued by the returning officer concerned on January 28. The same day, ward-wise electoral rolls of u…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The state-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day will be held on Monday in the newly constituted Vav–Tharad district of Gujarat.The occasion will be marked with traditional fervour, patriotic spirit and wide public participation.Governor Acharya Devvrat will unfurl the national flag and take the salute at the ceremonial parade in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The state-level event will be held at 9 a.m. at the helipad ground opposite the new court…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) Chief Secretary of Odisha Anu Garg on Thursday advised district collectors to develop each district as an economic hub and a growth engine for underdeveloped areas. According to an official statement, during a high-level virtual meeting, Garg urged the district collectors to ensure the smooth conduct of routine administrative work in their respective districts. She emphasised close monitoring of the progress of major developmental projects being implemented in their di…
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert, directing district administrations and urban health bodies to step up monitoring, diagnosis and mosquito-control efforts to curb further transmission. Health officials said heightened vigilance was essential as seasonal conditions remain favourable for vector breeding.In an advisory circulated to all D…