New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert warning of intense monsoon activity, including torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several states on Monday.According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical for several states as heavy rain and severe weather conditions intensify.The weather department has warned that wind speeds may reach up to 80 kmph in some areas, rai…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with participants of the ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme, that saw a participation of over 400 youths from across 250 districts of the country.The ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme, implemented through MY Bharat, has been conceptualised to realise the Prime Minister’s vision of treating India’s border villages as the first villages of the nation and making them active partners in the journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’.D…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) BJP leaders, chief ministers, former armed forces personnel and party workers across the country on Sunday tuned in to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 136th edition of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’.In Patna, BJP National President Nitin Nabin listened to Prime Minister Modi’s 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat along with party leaders and workers.In Lucknow, a large gathering, including former Army officers and retired soldiers, listened to the pro…
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring widespread rainfall across several districts of south Bengal over the next few days, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata said on Sunday. According to the Met Office, the low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over south Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh. The system is likely to intensify further over the next two …
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday flagged off Bharat Taxi in Jaipur, marking the launch of the cooperative ride-hailing platform in the state capital. The launch event was held at the Bhagwat Singh Mehta Auditorium at the OTS campus, where the Chief Minister attended as the chief guest. The company claims that passengers will benefit from fares 10–15 per cent lower than those charged by Ola and Uber, while eliminating surge pricing to ensure uniform …
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore on Saturday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government has taken significant steps to strengthen the country’s education infrastructure by expanding the network of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and Central Universities. Citing a written reply by Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in the Rajya Sabha to a question raised by him, Rathore said Rajasthan currently has 85 Kendriya…
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Describing the Kargil War as “a living lesson in patriotism, discipline and leadership”, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the state government is committed to ensuring that the stories of the Indian Army’s bravery reach every citizen by displaying war trophies in schools, colleges and universities across Rajasthan. “The Kargil War victory remains a symbol of India’s courage, sacrifice and unwavering national resolve, asserting that the c…
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to immediately implement measures to restore the ecological health of Mansarovar Lake in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, following allegations of encroachment and the discharge of untreated wastewater into the water body. The directions were issued by the Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member) and Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi (Expert Member), while hearing Original Application No. 15/2026…
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan Panchayat elections have gathered momentum, with the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department assigning key responsibilities to District Collectors and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) as part of the election process. The department has authorised Collectors and SDMs to determine category-wise reservations for elected representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions. The orders have been issued by Jogaram, Secretary and Commiss…
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Students gathered in large numbers at Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Friday to celebrate the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while asserting that their protest would continue until the resignation is formally accepted by the Centre.The gathering, which began as a demonstration against the lathi-charge and use of tear gas on protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, turned into a celebration, with students singing, dancing, and raising slogans.Protesters…