Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) is a national pledge that requires the active cooperation of every citizen and institution in the country. He emphasised that to realise this vision, policies, schemes, programmes, and budgetary provisions must bring transformative changes to the life of the last person in society. He noted that India must accelerate social change, strengthen moral values, and guide society in…
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Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s ability to withstand global economic and geopolitical challenges was the result of the collective efforts of 140 crore citizens. Addressing the public gathering in Daman after launching developmental projects, PM Modi noted that many countries continued to face uncertainty amid ongoing international crises.“We all know that the world is facing crises. Economies across the globe are struggling under uncertainty,” he said…
Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised a city-wide cleanliness campaign in Surat involving more than one lakh people, describing the collected waste as the “most valuable gift” he had received during his visit. Speaking at a public gathering on the World Environment Day, PM Modi said residents had transformed a routine sanitation exercise into a civic movement that reflected the city’s commitment to public participation and community responsibility.”You welcomed me, …
Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) The Gujarat government has approved a series of amendments to its ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’, allowing more than 20 categories of development works to be undertaken in villages and widening eligibility for individuals, organisations, and trusts to contribute towards rural infrastructure projects. The changes were approved at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.Announcing the decisions taken at the meeting, government spokesperson and…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Centre has moved ahead with plans to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities across the country, with Guwahati figuring prominently in the first phase of the ambitious national rollout aimed at transforming inland waterways into sustainable urban transport corridors. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the Ministry has also circulated the Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, for inter-ministerial consultations, …
Bhopal, April 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday urged Indian Forest Service (IFS) trainee officers to adopt a people-centric and service-oriented approach to forest governance. Addressing the 2024–26 batch during a courtesy visit at Lok Bhawan, he said the role of forest officers goes far beyond administration and carries a larger responsibility towards nature, wildlife, tribal communities and future generations.“The Indian Forest Service is not merely an administra…
Patna, April 2 (IANS) Former Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Gupteshwar Pandey has sparked controversy with a sensational claim about the origins of kidnapping crimes in the state.Speaking to media persons at Patna Airport on Thursday, Pandey alleged that the “culture of kidnapping” in Bihar was not initiated by criminals but by a serving IPS officer.He claimed that during a period when dacoity was rampant in Bettiah and Bagaha, a Superintendent of Police (SP) from the Andhra Pradesh …
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), terming its approach to the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR as “unserious”.A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that expert institutions were sharply divided on the identification of pollution sources and their respective contribution to the deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital and adjoi…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inspected the Yamuna clean-up drive organised at the Chhath Ghat near ITO and praised the growing public participation in it.The Chief Minister said that the cleanliness of the Yamuna is no longer merely a government programme, but has taken the form of a people’s movement, said an official statement.She added that the Yamuna is the eternal lifeline of our faith, culture and civilisation.Speaking at a programme organised by the…
Jaipur, Jan 2 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the upcoming State Budget for the financial year 2026–27 is being prepared with a clear vision of building a developed, progressive, and leading Rajasthan, government officials said on Friday. The state government is ensuring that the budget reflects the hopes, aspirations, and priorities of the common people.To make the budget inclusive, participatory, and comprehensive, the Rajasthan government has actively sought…