Kohima, July 25 (IANS) To tap grassroots talent, groom them in a controlled environment and provide a perennial stream of sportspersons to national federations, a historic Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the government of Nagaland and the Sports Authority of India at the offices of the state Chief Minister, Shri Neiphiu Rio, on Friday.The objectives behind the MoU are twofold. First, it will provide proper infrastructure to the 62 residential athletes in boxing, football and sepak…
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Taking serious note of the persistent waterlogging at Dera Mandi Road near Mandi Village, Delhi PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday inspected the Chhatarpur area and announced measures to address the problem. The Minister reviewed the condition of the road, drainage network and sewer system after heavy accumulation of rainwater was reported on Dera Mandi Road. Senior officials accompanied him during the inspection, said an official statement.The affecte…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday led field staff and maintenance teams in repairing more than 2,000 potholes across the city in a single day. According to departmental records, 14,757 potholes were identified on PWD roads between January 1 and June 4, 2026, out of which 12,762 potholes had already been repaired, said an official statement.To address the remaining identified locations before the monsoon, the PWD launched Sunday’s spe…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Delhi Ministers Parvesh Verma and Ravinder Indraj Singh, on Wednesday, travelled in an electric bus to reach the venue for the inauguration of a Public Works Department (PWD) drainage project.Speaking to IANS, Delhi’s PWD Minister Parvesh Verma said: “Today, a new drain construction work was starting at Begumpur-Kanjhawala Chowk. At around 8:30 in the morning, officials came to my house. We thought that instead of travelling in 20–25 vehicles, if we all went together i…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India’s diversity hiring grew 21 per cent year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting sustained employer commitment to inclusive workforce strategies, a report said on Wednesday.The overall white-collar hiring moderated in May 2026, easing 4 per cent year-on-year and 6 per cent sequentially, the report from jobs platform foundit said.Women accounted for 56 per cent of all diversity-focused recruitment, while persons with disabilities (PwD) representation tripled over two year…
Imphal, May 22 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday appealed to the people not to resort to bandhs, blockades or shutdowns even if they have resentment against the government, stating that such protests severely affect daily wage earners, labourers and economically weaker sections. Addressing a function organised for the inauguration of three bridges under the Lamsang Assembly Constituency in Imphal West district, the Chief Minister urged all concerned groups and indivi…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The National Testing Agency is set to conduct the NEET UG 2026 on Sunday in a single shift from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (IST), with elaborate arrangements in place to ensure smooth and fair conduct. Candidates eligible for compensatory time, including those under PwD/PwBD categories, will be allowed to write the exam until 6:00 p.m.This year, NEET (UG) is being held on a massive scale, with approximately 22.79 lakh registered candidates. The examination will take place in …
Batala, April 16 (IANS) One of Punjab’s most historic cities, Batala, is set for a major transformation as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday rolled out development projects of Rs 177 crore, combining large-scale infrastructure expansion with a sharp political message against previous regimes. With over Rs 95.72 crore of works by the Municipal Corporation (MC), Rs 16.05 crore by the Mandi Board, and Rs 65.09 crore in road construction by the PWD, alongside fresh repair works worth Rs…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Monday praised the Delhi Traffic Police for engaging with nearly 6,000 residents and civic agencies over 30 meetings to resolve issues related to pedestrian safety and unauthorised parking. Sandhu welcomed the launch of a special project by the traffic police to deliver citizen-centric solutions and make roads smoother, safer and organised.In a post on X, the LG said, “Following my visit and guidance on April 2, I am ple…
Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allocating three Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches, which were successfully organised at the Barsapara Stadium, terming it a big boost for cricket in the state. ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Sanatan Das thanked the BCCI for providing the opportunity to host the matches, which were held as part of the Rajasthan Royals’ hom…