Gandhinagar, June 1 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday introduced a statewide “Universal Affidavit” that will be accepted across government offices and service centres, bringing an end to the requirement for citizens to submit different affidavits with varying formats while applying for public services, certificates and government schemes.The decision was announced by the Law Department as part of an administrative reform aimed at simplifying access to government services and reducing proce…
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Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s legal and cyber security framework, including the establishment of AI-based cybercrime analysis systems, a dedicated cyber helpline call centre and Cyber Police Stations in every district by 2030.Addressing a workshop for Public Prosecutors and Special Public Prosecutors organised by the Department of Law and Legal Affairs at Birla Auditorium in…
Agartala, Feb 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday underscored the significance of training and public awareness in preventing accidents and diseases associated with stray animals, particularly rabies. During a meeting organised by the Animal Resources Development Department, Saha said that students, teachers, and the general public in both government and private institutions should be educated about rabies, animal behaviour, and relevant safety measures.He emphasised the impor…
Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) J&K government will table a bill on drug abuse in the ongoing session of the legislative assembly, Sakina Itoo, Minister for Health and Medical Education, said on Thursday. The minister said in the assembly that the drug de-addiction rules have been finalised and sent to the law department.She informed the house that 49,276 cases of drug abuse were registered since 2022.The minister said that the government would bring a bill on drug abuse during the ongoing session of th…
Jaipur, Feb 5 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has clarified in the Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal under consideration to make educational qualifications mandatory for candidates contesting urban local body elections. However, the process to remove the restriction on contesting elections for candidates with more than two children is currently underway in the Law Department.This information was provided in a written reply to an unstarred question raised by Congress MLA Pusaram Goda…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 1 (IANS) Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday said the state government is examining the demands of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) and that efforts are under way to fulfil all reasonable demands of doctors in the coming days.Speaking to the media, Mahaling said, “I have personally held discussions with the OMSA twice. We have also held official discussions with the association, and our government has shown seriousness in addressing the doctors’ …