Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) Describing the journey of Kashmiri Pandits to that of exile to excellence, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that time has come for this community to reclaim its place in the Union Territory. Addressing the global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave 2026 titled ‘From Exile to Excellence’, L-G Sinha added that time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the future of a transformed Jammu and Kashmir.He said…
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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India on Friday questioned whether children from families that have already attained educational and economic advancement through reservation should continue receiving its benefits, observing that such upward mobility should place them within the creamy layer category and exclude them from further reservation benefits. The remarks came from a Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) challenging a…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday termed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the Assam Assembly elections as a “historic victory”, attributing it to the development-oriented governance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the “double-engine” government.Speaking to reporters as counting of votes progressed, Sonowal said the scale of the mandate reflects the people’s strong and positive support for the BJP and its allies from the very beginning.He …
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday released financial assistance of Rs 838.48 crore to 41,68,582 farmers under the CM-KISAN scheme on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and State Farmers’ Day.The Chief Minister also made several major announcements for farmers at a grand event held at the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) in Cuttack. After performing the Bhoomi Puja on agricultural land near CRRI, Majhi ceremonially initiated the ‘Akhi Muthi Anuku…
Imphal, March 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, while presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly on Monday, announced a new scheme aimed at the economic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups (SHGs), which is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state. Presenting the Budget during the ongoing seventh session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the new scheme seeks to strengthen women-led SHGs and enhance financial …
Narmada, March 1 (IANS) The onset of summer has brought a burst of saffron to the forests of Narmada district in Gujarat, where palash trees are in full bloom, attracting visitors and supporting local livelihoods. As the seasonal transition leads to fading greenery and falling leaves, the palash — also known locally as khakhra — stands out with its bright orange flowers.In areas surrounding the Statue of Unity, the flowering trees have become a visual attraction for tourists, adding to the a…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced the launch of ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’, inviting applications from young students and researchers for policy-oriented research on issues concerning women across India.According to the Commission, the fellowship has been designed to promote multidisciplinary research on a wide range of subjects, including women’s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, an…