Kohima, March 27 (IANS) The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Nagaland Assembly on March 26 to grant greater economic and constitutional powers to six districts inhabited by seven backward tribes, has been deferred to the next emergent session of the House.Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Paton introduced the Bill in the Assembly on Thursday (March 26), and it was initially scheduled for consideration and passage on Friday (March 27).However, Ch…
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Patna, March 27 (IANS) A significant constitutional and political development is unfolding in Bihar following Nitish Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha. After receiving his certificate of election on March 16, Nitish Kumar is now bound by constitutional provisions that require him to resign from one of his legislative memberships within 14 days.If he fails to do so, his Rajya Sabha membership would stand forfeited.This has fueled strong speculation that he may resign from the Bihar Leg…
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the reduction of Rs 10 per litre in central excise duty on both petrol and diesel, to ensure adequate availability of fuel and essential commodities.Describing it as a significant move, CM Majhi wrote on his X handle that India always acts with prudence and preparedness under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi amid an evolving global landscape.“I express my sinc…
Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the state and urged people not to panic-buy. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that fuel supplies remain adequate and there is no cause for public concern. “There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in Assam. There is no fear of any shortage,” he said. The Chief Minister further added that the Government of India has als…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Government on Wednesday assured the opposition parties that more ships are coming through the Strait of Hormuz and there is no cause for concern. At an all-party meeting held here on the West Asia crisis, the Government told the opposition leaders that India is on top of geopolitics and there is enough energy security. The leaders were also told how the ongoing situation would affect the country and the measures that the government was taking to deal with the fallo…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan has expressed her concerns over the disturbing events taking place across the world. The actress said that all of it reflects the cruelty of the times we live in.Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a note expressing her thoughts and deep emotions.She wrote, “To everyone asking if I am ok … By God’s garce I am absolutely fine … but THE WORLD IS NOT !!! I’ve been deeply disturbed by what has been happening in the world. A l…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government will hold an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm inside the Parliament complex, will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments and India’s diplomatic stance. The initiative follows sta…
Bhopal, March 23 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees and pensioners, raising the total rate to 58 per cent with effect from July 1, 2025. The decision, taken by the Council of Ministers, aligns the state’s DA with the Central government’s rate under the 7th Pay Commission and aims to provide relief amid rising living costs.The enhanced DA will benefit lakhs of government employees drawing salaries under the 7th Pa…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) More than 3.5 lakh domestic and commercial piped natural gas (PNG) connections for cooking have been issued during the first three weeks of March this year by city gas distribution entities, while domestic LPG cylinder deliveries continue as normal and panic bookings have declined significantly, according to a government statement issued on Monday. LPG supply continues to be monitored in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation, while no dry-outs have been reporte…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The West Asia conflict is an evolving situation, and all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of this conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, instructing that all arms of government should work together to ensure the least inconvenience to the citizens. PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia …