New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that more than 10,000 kms of road projects have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV), for Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim.With the construction of these roads, approximately 3,270 previously isolated habitations will gain access to connectivity and critical services, according to Ministry of Rural Development.“By bridging the gap to healthcare, e…
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As Nitin Nabin was elected as the BJP’s National President during the organisational event ‘Sangathan Parv’ at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post, leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday extended their best wishes to him, calling it a moment of joy and expressing hope that he would take both the party and the country to greater heights. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo said the occasion was a matter of p…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nitin Nabin, born on May 23, 1980, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has emerged as one of the youngest and most dynamic leaders in Indian politics.On Tuesday, he was unanimously elected as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the age of 45, succeeding Jagat Prakash Nadda.His elevation reflects the party’s emphasis on generational change, organisational discipline and grassroots connect. With thirty-seven nomination sets, including those from Prime Minister Nare…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A panel headed by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday recommended 17 defence-related proposals, primarily located in Ladakh and Sikkim, after evaluating their impact on protected areas, an official said.The 88th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended these proposals in view of national security and strategic requirements, while ensuring strict adherence to wildlife protect…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) achieved its highest-ever outlay of Rs 16,690 crore in FY 2024-25 on the construction and maintenance of strategic roads, bridges, tunnels and airfields of the country and will continue this upward trajectory, with a target of Rs 17,900 crore fixed for FY 2025–26, according to an official statement issued on Monday.BRO, which builds and maintains infrastructure in border and inaccessible regions to meet both military and civilian nee…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday formally announced the election process for choosing its next national president as part of the party’s ongoing Sangathan Parv 2024.In an official statement, Rajya Sabha member and BJP national election incharge Dr K. Laxman outlined the detailed timetable for the organisational exercise.He said the electoral roll for the presidential election will be published on Friday.According to the schedule, nominations will be filed on …
Gangtok/Itanagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (Retd), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim, proposed a structured exchange programme between the two Himalayan states for students, young entrepreneurs and government officials, with a special focus on horticulture and allied sectors. The visiting Arunachal Pradesh Governor met his Sikkim counterpart Om Prakash Mathur at Lok Bhavan, Gangtok, and discussed various affairs. The Governors conveyed their war…
Gangtok/Itanagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim, on Monday highlighted the deep commonalities between the two Northeastern Himalayan states, saying that both are endowed with rich biodiversity and shared cultural heritage. The Governor said that the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have vibrant ethnic cultures, unique traditions, and immense tourism potential.He specifically referred to shared strengths in eco-t…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal has impleaded the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as an additional respondent in a suo motu case concerning the rapid expansion of Himalayan glacial lakes and the growing risk they pose to lives and infrastructure downstream. A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, was hearing two connected original applications registered suo motu (on its own motion) following media reports about glacial lakes multiplying…
Vadodara, Jan 11 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh believes that bringing a change to his bowling depends on the conditions on offer and how the opposition batters approach and said that thinking ahead of the batters is the most crucial thing to be in the game. Arshdeep recently picked up a five-wicket haul for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, with an impressive 5/34 in 10 overs against Sikkim. This performance highlighted his swing and pace skills and bolstered his candidacy for national selectio…