Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the recent floods that devastated large parts of the state were unlike conventional monsoon floods and were triggered by exceptionally high rainfall, resulting in extensive damage even in areas that are normally considered safe from inundation. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said the scale and nature of this year’s floods were unprecedented, attributing the disaster to rainfall that was more than…
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Guwahati, July 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday that the Centre has assured the Assam government of all possible assistance to tackle the ongoing flood crisis, announcing that a high-level Central team will soon visit the state to assess the extent of the damage and recommend further support. Expressing concern over the flood situation, Sonowal said the disaster has affected more than 7.42 lakh people across 11 districts, causing widesp…
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Inside the high walls of Jodhpur’s Mandore Open Jail, where life is usually defined by routine, discipline and the weight of past convictions, Wednesday unfolded differently. There were garlands instead of handcuffs, wedding chants instead of prison commands, and smiles that briefly replaced the sombre atmosphere of incarceration. Mularam, dressed as the groom, and Seema, adorned as the bride, exchanged garlands before taking the traditional ‘saat phere’ inside the premise…
Bhubaneswar, July 21 (IANS) The Odisha Government on Tuesday held detailed discussions on a roadmap to modernise the state’s prisons, with plans to construct three new model prisons, establish de-addiction and mental health facilities inside jails, increase prison guarding staff strength and open more open-air prisons for the inmates. According to an official statement, the said proposals were discussed at the fourth meeting of the Prison Development Board (PDB), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu G…
Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) While commemorating the completion of the 100-day-long Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the war against drugs is far from over.LG Manoj Sinha on Tuesday addressed an event organised by the Department of Social Welfare, commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K campaign’.Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said while this milestone marks significant progress, our mission is…
Chandigarh, July 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday launched the Comprehensive Youth Recovery and Rehabilitation Campaign in Punjab, a state‑wide initiative aimed at tackling substance abuse among youth. The campaign was inaugurated in the presence of the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and other High Court judges. A spokesperson for the Punjab State Legal Services Authority said the three‑month drive will be run in mission mode by all D…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia said that the months she spent away from cricket with a serious knee injury reshaped her mindset, teaching her patience, resilience and an unwavering belief in the process.Speaking at a press conference facilitated by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday, days after scripting history with a maiden Test century at Lord’s following her return from an ACL injury, the left-hander reflected on the emotional lows of missing…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took serious cognisance of the alleged gang rape and trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, directing authorities to ensure a speedy investigation, fix accountability, and strengthen child protection mechanisms. The Commission, which held a hearing under the chairpersonship of its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, observed that the incident pointed to serious administrative lapses, shortco…
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday visited flood-ravaged areas in Assam’s Jonai subdivision and assured affected families of swift rehabilitation and restoration of essential services. The two Union Ministers first inspected flood-affected areas in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh before travelling to Assam, where they reviewed…
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the state’s DREAM (Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action) Mission has evolved from a government initiative into a people’s movement, bringing together communities, institutions and organisations in a coordinated fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.The initiative is the Meghalaya government’s flagship mission aimed at preventing drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation, creating awareness, support…