New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the statue of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai at Vandiyur in Madurai.During the visit, the Vice-President will also visit the Thirukoshtiyur Sowmya Narayana Perumal Temple and Rani Velu Nachiyar Palace in Sivaganga, the official said in a statement.Earlier, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day on Saturday, Vice-President Radhakrishnan released the up…
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Jaipur, Feb 21 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, on Saturday delivered a thought-provoking address at the 18th Convocation Ceremony of the National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur, urging young graduates to view law as a dynamic and evolving institution rather than a rigid structure.Speaking on the theme ‘From Fortress to Forum – Law in an Unfinished Republic,’ the CJI said that law must evolve with society and function as a platform for dialogue, rights, and accountability.Dr…
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) A high-level committee constituted by the Gujarat government to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) reviewed the progress of its work at a meeting held in New Delhi on February 18, officials said on Thursday. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai.The meeting focused on the current status of the Gujarat UCC draft and examined various aspects of the proposed legislation.Detailed discussions were held on provisions…
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 7 (IANS) In a major boost to Chhattisgarh’s ongoing anti-Naxal operations, 30 Maoist cadres from the South Sub-Zone surrendered before security forces in Bijapur on Saturday, coinciding with President Draupadi Murmu’s visit to Bastar. The event marks a significant milestone in the state’s rehabilitation and surrender policy, symbolising a shift from violence to peace and mainstream integration.The surrendered cadres, comprising 20 women and 10 men, laid down their armed str…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, said on Friday that as many as 116 women judges are currently serving in the Higher Judiciary which has a working strength of 814, with Punjab and Haryana High Court having the maximum number of 18. Replying to a query in the Lok Sabha, MoS Meghwal shared data on the working strength and number of women judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts showing that at present, of the 33 Supreme Court judges, only o…
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) As Indians celebrated the 77th Republic Day, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Monday joined in the observance here, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. Following the ceremonial flag hoisting and the singing of the national anthems, officiating Sikyong Dolma Changra addressed the media, conveying greetings to the government and people of India on behalf of the Tibetan people. She noted that “India stands as a st…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that the Constitution of India reflects every Indian’s dharma, responsibilities, and way of life. While addressing the gathering after the unfurling of the national flag in Cuttack, Majhi said the Constitution binds us together with the noble ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He further added that it is this very Constitution that has given Indi…
Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that the state, with its rich cultural heritage, unity in diversity and indomitable spirit, has consistently played a significant role in strengthening the fabric of the nation.In his Republic Day message, the Governor said that the courage, resilience and talent of the people of Manipur, particularly in the fields of sports, arts, culture and public service, continue to inspire the entire country.He said that Republic Day m…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday unfurled the national flag at the state-level Republic Day celebrations held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, marking the 77th Republic Day of the nation.A total of 46 contingents from various services and educational institutions participated in the parade. The parade was supervised by Rakesh Kumar Sahoo, SDPO, R. Udayagiri, with Sarat Chandra Jani, Deputy Commandant, 1st IR Battalion, Koraput, serving as Parade Comman…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Republic Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday unfurled the Tricolour at his residence and said that the day is an opportunity to make firm resolutions to make the country a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the time India completes 100 years of Independence. Speaking to reporters, Om Birla said, “The day of January 26 is a matter of pride for all countrymen. On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people of the n…