Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government is further strengthening its land laws, based on recommendations of the Central government, to safeguard the rights of indigenous communities living around heritage sites and preserve the original identity of such areas. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the proposed measures are aimed at preventing changes to the demographic and cultural character of historically significant locations wh…
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New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan organised in the Hari Nagar, Janakpuri and Rajouri Garden Assembly constituencies and addressed public gatherings. Highlighting the transformative development, good governance, welfare initiatives for the poor and unprecedented progress in infrastructure achieved across the country over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said that the vis…
Kohima, July 3 (IANS) Stressing the pivotal role of women in Nagaland’s rural economy, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen on Friday said the state’s next phase of agricultural and rural growth must be driven by innovation, technology and climate-smart solutions to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.Inaugurating a one-day programme on “Women-Led Rural Enterprises for a Climate-Smart Nagaland”, the senior IAS officer stressed the need to equip women entrepreneurs with modern technolo…
Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a statewide mega plantation campaign under the ‘Brikhya Bandhu’ initiative, under which 10 lakh students will plant and nurture one crore saplings to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. Sharing details of the programme on social media, the Chief Minister said the unique initiative aims to encourage environmental stewardship among students while significantly enhancing the state’s green cover.”While some c…
Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that bamboo will play a significant role in strengthening the state’s bio-economy by generating rural livelihoods and creating sustainable industrial opportunities. In a social media post, Sarma highlighted the government’s efforts to unlock the economic potential of bamboo, describing it as “green gold” capable of transforming the rural economy. “Bamboo will play a big role in powering Assam’s bio economy,” the C…
Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ Presidential Distinction award, the highest national honour of Seychelles which was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, was created after a long-drawn and contentious debate in archipelago led to the repealing of National Awards system and the Medal of the Republic, earlier this month. The National Awards, created in 2022 by the previous government in the African nation, entitled any President automatically be …
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the people and the Government of Seychelles after being conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.He dedicated the award to the nations fighting against the challenge of climate change and consider environmental protection their responsibility towards future generations.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Grateful to the peop…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In his latest edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an inspiring grassroots effort from Biora of Rajgarh district, where local women have transformed plastic waste into a powerful tool for environmental conservation and urban beautification. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister urged citizens to reflect on cleanliness and the often-overlooked individuals who shoulder the responsibility of maintaining it.”Dear countrymen, we all want ou…
Dalian (China), June 24 (IANS) AI-powered technologies and collective action can accelerate sustainable development and transform critical infrastructure in India, industry leaders said on Wednesday.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions — known as Summer Davos — Jorgen Sandstrom, Head of the Transforming Industrial Ecosystem Programme, said India possesses significant opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable industrial developm…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…