Gangtok, May 19 (IANS) Sikkim has become the first state in the country to implement an odd-even vehicle movement system as part of the measures announced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and responsible governance, officials said on Tuesday. Under the new arrangement, private and government vehicles with registration numbers ending in odd digits were allowed to ply on Tuesday, while vehicles ending in even digits will be permitted on Wednesday.The rule is be…
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Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide on Tuesday described India as an “important partner” for Norway and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Scandinavian nation “very fruitful”. In an interview with IANS, Eide stated that Norway appreciates its close partnership with India, which is soon to become the third-largest economy.On PM Modi’s visit to Norway, he said: “Very fruitful. He is warmly welcome. We appreciate our close partnership with India, …
Imphal, May 18 (IANS) The Kuki-Zo Council, an apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis and ensure protection, security, and a political solution to the issues faced by the community.Kuki-Zo Council Chairman Henlianthang Thanglet and General Secretary Thangzamang, in a jointly signed memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister, reiterated their eight-point charter of demands, including a polit…
Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday criticised the Congress, saying that while the entire country had understood Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concern over economic prudence, the Opposition party had failed to do so.Responding to questions from mediapersons in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said the Opposition should act responsibly by understanding the Prime Minister’s concerns and spreading awareness among the public instead of indulgi…
Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the criticism by the Congress and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) over recruitment by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) “is merely a political stunt”. He said the recruitment both by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) and the HPSC “is completely transparent, and jobs are provided to youth solely on the basis of merit”.The Chief Minister told the media here that during the tenure of …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Mohammad Kashif, accused in a money laundering case involving allegations that he posed as a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers to extort money from people by using morphed photographs and fabricated invitations.A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh set aside an Allahabad High Court order refusing bail to Kashif in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case registered …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) NDA leaders on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Sweden’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star’ Commander Grand Cross, calling it a moment of pride and recognition for the entire nation.Reacting to the honour, BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said Prime Minister Modi is recognised as a global leader by other countries and seen as a ray of hope during times of crisis. “Every country sees PM Modi as the world’s lea…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, India’s Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte, highlighted the growing momentum in ties between the two countries and underscored Oslo’s support for New Delhi on global issues, including terrorism and reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking to IANS, Gangte said, “As you know, this is Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Norway and is taking place after a gap of 43 years since the las…
Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS) Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten saw off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport on Sunday, signaling a special gesture and warmth in the relationship, as the latter emplaned for Sweden after concluding his visit to the European nation. Earlier in the day, PM Modi and Rob Jetten visited the Afsluitdijk Dam, a symbol of Dutch excellence in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage.Following the visit, PM Modi took to X and said, “An area in which …
Ahmedabad, May 17 (IANS) Ahmedabad is set to receive a new advanced Regional Transport Office (RTO) complex near Subhash Bridge, with the Gujarat government completing a high-tech facility designed to improve citizen services and reduce processing time for applicants.Built at an estimated cost of Rs 62.26 crore under the directions of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the new office has been constructed in place of the old RTO office and is equipped with digital and AI-based infrastructure aimed a…