Shillong, April 14 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday chaired a series of high-level review meetings with multiple departments to assess ongoing development initiatives, with a strong focus on urban infrastructure, mobility, and sustainable growth in Shillong, officials said. The meetings, held at the State Guest House in Taraghar, were attended by Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, Chief Secretary Shakil P. A…
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Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) A question-and-answer session between the ruling and Opposition parties took place in the Bihar Legislative Council on Monday, during which several issues of public interest were raised.Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Saurav Kumar criticised the state government over the slow progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.He stated that against a target of 12.20 lakh houses in Bihar, only around 2.85 lakh houses have been constructed so far, leaving more than 9 lakh houses pendin…
Gandhinagar, Feb 2 (IANS) Over the last 10 years, more than 1.18 lakh birds injured largely during the Uttarayan kite-flying season have been rescued across Gujarat under the state’s Karuna Abhiyan, according to official data of the Forest and Environment Department. The campaign, launched in 2017, has provided medical treatment to over 1.29 lakh injured birds, achieving a recovery rate of more than 92 per cent.Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the sustained outcomes reflect…
Jaipur, Dec 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Saturday that the Aravalli mountain range is an invaluable natural heritage of the state and that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is fully committed to its protection. He asserted that the state government’s stance is clear and firm — no tampering with the natural form of the Aravallis will be allowed under any circumstances.The Chief Minister directed the Forest and Environment Department, Mines Department…