Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) The office of the West Bengal Governor, R. B. Ravi, on Thursday announced the dissolution of the state Legislative Assembly amid the announcement of the results of the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly polls on May 4, establishing BJP’s thumping two-thirds majority. In a statement issued by the Lok Bhaban (previously Raj Bhavan) on Thursday evening, it claimed that the office of the Governor had ordered the dissolution of the West Bengal Assembly as per the power co…
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Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued a notice to the Odisha Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department, as well as to the Collector and Superintendent of Police of Mayurbhanj, seeking an Action Taken Report on the death of a tribal minor student and the mass illness of students at an ashram school in the district due to suspected food poisoning. Acting o…
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal after the forthcoming Assembly elections in the state later this month, the new state government will adopt a balanced approach between dole allowances and the financial prudence of generating employment.“I want to assure the youths of West Bengal that if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, unemployment allowances and efforts at employment generation wi…
Raipur, April 15 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a series of major decisions spanning legal reforms, welfare initiatives, industrial policy and mining regulation.At the forefront of the decisions was the approval to constitute a committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. The panel will be headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, with the Chief Minister authorised to nominate its members.According t…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that while the current government promotes a narrow notion of development limited to its aid, flyovers, and roads, there remains a vast section of India’s population that derives no tangible benefit from all this “superficial” progress.He said that today, the absence of a colossal figure like Babasaheb Ambedkar with his sharp social and economic awareness and his holistic vision is felt time and again.Payi…
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday accused the BJP of attempting to change the Constitution of India and undermine democratic values.Addressing an event to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar here, he alleged that the BJP was trying to make a mockery of democracy, putting citizens’ fundamental rights at risk. Stating that every citizen faces the risk of losing their fundamental rights, he called upon people to unite t…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Ambedkar Memorial and paid floral tributes, describing Baba Saheb as the pillar on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Baba Saheb was the pillar of India on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. He laid the foundation of our democracy, and his contributions will be remembered…
Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the greatest tribute that can be offered to Dr B.R. Ambedkar is to uphold democratic values.The Chief Minister, through a social media post, offered tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution, social reformer, and Bharat Ratna, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary“Dr. Ambedkar stands as an exemplary figure; despite enduring caste discrimination and the s…
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary.The Governor described Babasaheb as one of the greatest sons of India and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.Highlighting the enduring relevance of Dr Ambedkar’s vision, the Governor remarked: “Dr Ambedkar’s life remains a shining testament to the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. A visionar…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing his contribution to nation-building as deeply inspiring and enduring for generations.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. His efforts towards nation building are deeply motivating. His life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society.”In a video message shar…