Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) For the first time after assuming office, Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of State Public Universities Jishnu Dev Varma on Tuesday interacted with Vice‑Chancellors through video conferencing from Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The Governor asked Vice‑Chancellors to improve their national rankings and to set periodic targets to achieve them.To increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio of students in universities, he emphasised that institutions should strengthen their outreac…
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Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday said the Northeastern region has witnessed renewed focus and investment in recent years, particularly in connectivity, infrastructure and economic development. After assuming office as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland, Yadav addressed the people of the state and highlighted that various initiatives undertaken by the government are expanding opportunities while integrating the region more closely with the national…
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) top officer and the ex-Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, will be sworn in as the new governor of West Bengal on Thursday.Ravi arrived in Kolkata late Wednesday evening, and his oath ceremony will be conducted at 11.30 a.m. at Lok Bhavan (formerly Raj Bhavan). The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, will administer the oath.The oath ceremony of the new governor will be one of the few rare occasions where the West Bengal C…
Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) Telangana’s new Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stated on Wednesday that the state represents aspirations, innovation, and resilience.In his first message to people of Telangana after assuming office as the Governor, he said that the determination of the people, the state’s abundant resources, and its strategic vision provide a strong foundation for inclusive development and sustainable growth.The Governor congratulated the Telangana government led by Chief Minister A….
Itanagar, March 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Tuesday stressed the importance of national commitment and encouraged the youth to imbibe the spirit of ‘Nation First’ in all their endeavours. The Governor on Tuesday interacted with youths and students from border areas of the state at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar. Continuing his endeavour to connect with young minds, especially from border areas, the Governor emphasised that the youth are not only the futur…
Agartala, March 7 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Agartala on Saturday as part of his maiden visit to three Northeastern states — Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura — and will address the 14th convocation of Tripura University on Sunday. After addressing the 20th convocation ceremony of Mizoram University in Aizawl, the Vice-President reached Tripura’s capital Agartala on Saturday afternoon on his maiden visit to the state since assuming office. Upon his arrival at the Maharaja …
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in West Bengal on Friday afternoon for a two-day packed schedule in the northern sector of the state.This will be her first visit to the state since she assumed the position of the Indian President. Almost the entire North Bengal has been wrapped under the blanket security cover on the occasion of President Murmu’s visit there.As per the tentative schedule as of now, the President is expected to arrive at Bagdogra Airport on the outs…
Itanagar/Agartala, March 4 (IANS) The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated across the Northeastern region on Wednesday, with Governors and Chief Ministers participating in the festivities and extending greetings to the people. In Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) celebrated Holi with representatives of the Brahma Kumaris at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar. A Lok Bhavan official said that while interacting with members of the spiritual organisation, the Governor appreciat…
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has chaired a high-level security review meeting here to assess the situation in the aftermath of the developments in Iran, officials said on Tuesday.Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan on Monday evening to assess the prevailing security scenario in the Union Territory.”The meeting was attended by Northern Command chief, Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, J&K Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Srinagar-headquar…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron on his arrival and expressed confidence that strengthening India-France cooperation will contribute to global progress.The French President arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day, and was extended a warm welcome at the airport by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya Devvrat.Extending a warm welcome to President Macron, PM Modi said, “India looks …