Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) The Punjab Congress, on Thursday, took the lead in launching the first phase of the ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ announced by the party to seek the revival of the rural employment guarantee scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi. The ‘sangram’ started with a rally in Gurdaspur town, which was attended by senior party leaders and thousands of workers, labourers, farmers and marginalised sections of the society. Congress leaders reiterated and reaffirmed their resolve that the Bhar…
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Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Director-choreographer Farah Khan was treated with a special delicacy by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways. She recently paid a visit to the house of the minister. During the episode of her YouTube series, Nitin opened up about his favourite snack that he likes to indulge on his wedding anniversary, Sambar Vadi.He said, “On 18th December, which is my wedding anniversary, I eat this”.Farah took a bite, as she said, “It’s like Kachori but…
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Director-choreographer Farah Khan recently paid a visit to the house of Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways. The two spoke about Nitin’s achievement with regards to his YouTube channel with Farah saying that she has already got the silver play button from YouTube, and is looking forward to lay her hands on the gold play button like the politician.During the episode, the minister also revealed that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the former P…
Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel on Tuesday hit back at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s remarks on the Rajasthan Refinery project, stating that the agreement signed during the Congress government was not in the interest of the state, while the revised agreement under the BJP government safeguarded Rajasthan’s rights and benefits. Responding to questions at a press conference, Patel said that Ashok Gehlot was making statements merely to stay in the headl…
Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with his Cabinet members, on Monday, held a protest near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Ridge here, opposing the Central government’s decision to discontinue the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) scheme. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister termed the move deeply “anti-rural” and detrimental to the livelihood security of millions of rural families across the state.He said…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Congress on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his death anniversary, remembering him as a visionary leader who reshaped India’s economic trajectory and expanded opportunities for millions through far-reaching reforms and inclusive governance. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several senior party leaders took to social media to honour the legacy of the former Prime Minister, praising his hum…
Bengaluru, Dec 25 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership churn within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister and state unit party president D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he has never confined himself to delivering speeches but has done “every job” for the party, following a meeting with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here.”I never just came to the stage, delivered speeches and went home. I have done every job for the Congress,” Shivakumar told the media.Responding t…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that the government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range and will not allow illegal mining under any circumstances, asserting that recent rumours about dilution of safeguards are misleading and politically motivated. In an interview with IANS, Minister Yadav said the Supreme Court has clearly backed the government’s approach, emphasising scientific and sustainable management o…
September 26 marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a legendary economist, reformer, and India’s 13th Prime Minister. From…