Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the reduction of Rs 10 per litre in central excise duty on both petrol and diesel, to ensure adequate availability of fuel and essential commodities.Describing it as a significant move, CM Majhi wrote on his X handle that India always acts with prudence and preparedness under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi amid an evolving global landscape.“I express my sinc…
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Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully on Thursday said the opposition stands firmly with the government during crises but stressed that transparency and public relief must remain top priorities.He was speaking after attending an all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to review the situation arising from concerns over LPG and petrol supply amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.In a key statement, Jully s aid that during disasters or emergen…
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday intensified his attack on the Centre, questioning its preparedness to handle the fallout of the escalating West Asia conflict, particularly with regard to fuel security and the safety of Indian citizens abroad. Taking strong exception to remarks attributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on public preparedness, CM Stalin said governance responsibilities cannot be shifted onto citizens during times of crisis. He asserted th…
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade young innovators will not only answer deep tech challenges of the country but also that of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the valedictory address at the concluding session of Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit at IIT Bombay, he said the academia, industry, financial industry and youth are the key players to make the country a bigger innovation …
Gandhinagar, March 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed administrative machinery to act immediately on suggestions and representations made by legislators during the ongoing Budget session. The aim is to translate Assembly discussions into policy action and administrative decisions.The directive was issued at a State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Patel on Wednesday.Briefing reporters after the meeting, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said th…
Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday criticised the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, alleging failures in addressing poverty, crime, corruption, and unemployment in the state.Addressing a programme in Patna on the occasion of Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Tejashwi Yadav accused the government of neglecting the concerns of the poor and marginalised sections.He alleged that policies of the current government were adversely affecting economically weaker sections…
Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asserted that accurate census data is fundamental for the success of development projects and public welfare schemes. He observed that such data facilitates effective planning and implementation by both the Central and State Governments. Sharma further emphasised that conducting the census constitutes a constitutional and national responsibility that must be fulfilled with complete dedication.The Chief Minister addressed…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 1 (IANS) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget for the 2026–27 financial year, presented in Parliament, describing it as ‘anti-people’ and ‘directionless’. Speaking to media persons, Das also alleged that the Union Budget tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman primarily benefits a “handful of industrialists” while neglecting the needs of farmers, women, youth, the poo…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for becoming the first woman holder of the post to present the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, leaders, cutting across party lines, on Thursday backed him and said the milestone reflects the growing power and participation of women in India’s public life. Speaking to IANS outside Parliament, AAP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Kumar Mittal said that women reaching top positions and c…
Shimla, Jan 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said that the government would provide permanent houses to eligible poor families who are still living in ‘kutcha’ houses. He said safe housing was not only a basic necessity but also a social right of every citizen and the government has been taking effective measures to ensure this. Presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Panchayati Raj Department here, the Chief Minister said the goal of the go…