Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) A day after being asked to head an ad hoc committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), Ramesh Pisharody, known for his wit and humour, carried the same flair into the Kerala Assembly in his debut speech. The Palakkad Congress MLA’s maiden speech in the Budget debate made the House laugh, but also delivered pointed political punches.Pisharody began by thanking the people of Palakkad for electing him, before targeting the Left over its defea…
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Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Delivering a strong message in favour of natural farming, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Thursday said that excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers has devastated soil health and endangered future generations. Addressing a workshop on natural and organic farming at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Devvrat said, “If we do not wake up in time, future generations will never forgive us. Today, we are not farming but are committing a sin.”Referring to the Green…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, alleging that it included political remarks and raised concerns over the handling of the issue of women’s reservation.In a post on social media platform X, Kharge alleged that the Prime Minister used the address to target the Opposition, particularly the Congress, instead of focusing on substantive governance issues.He also claimed that PM Modi referred to…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India’s top agricultural experts on Tuesday came out in favour of launching a mission to replace at least 25 per cent of the country’s current mineral fertiliser use with organic manures over the next three years, to cut dependence on imports and improve soil health. Addressing a meeting organised by The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Secretary, Department of Agriculture Research and Education, M.L. Jat said that while fertilisers were instrumen…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) On the occasion of 119th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led the former Deputy Prime Minister’s followers in paying floral tributes to him on Sunday, said an official.The two took part in a function organised at Babuji’s memorial, Samta Sthal at Delhi Gate here, by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, an official said.The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry in associatio…
Bhopal, Feb 24 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “surrendering India’s interests” to the United States under pressure for the trade deal. In his address at the Maha Kisan Sammelan here, Gandhi, citing recent developments, noted that the US Supreme Court had rejected tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration and that several countries had walked away from trade deals with the US, yet the Prime Minister …
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced that the high-level flyover connecting Aathupalam and Ukkadam Junction on Oppanakara Road in Coimbatore will be named the ‘C. Subramaniam, paying tribute to one of India’s most respected national leaders and the architect of the Green Revolution. Making the announcement, the Chief Minister said that honouring leaders who transcended political differences and devoted their lives to the nation was a meaningful gesture of respect…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Indian National Congress on Sunday marked its 140th Foundation Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, attended by the party’s top leadership, including Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and several senior leaders.Sharing visuals and details of the event on the social media platform X, the Congress posted: “Congress President Shri…