Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed the decision of European Union (EU) member states to revise their travel advisories and remove restrictive guidance for citizens visiting Assam, describing the move as a significant endorsement of the state’s improving security situation and growing global profile. In a post on social media platform X, Chief Minister Sarma termed the development as “encouraging news for Assam” and said it would provide a major…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) After more than two-and-a-half decades as a legislator, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented his maiden Budget on Friday.With the presentation of the revised State Budget for 2026-27, CM Satheesan also entered the rare list of Kerala Chief Ministers who have presented a Budget while in office, a distinction earlier held only by R. Sankar and Oommen Chandy.Beginning his speech with figures from the White Paper on Kerala’s financial position, CM Sathe…
Guwahati, June 18 (IANS) Assam has witnessed a remarkable rise in its live entertainment sector, with the state emerging as a significant destination on India’s concert map, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Highlighting the growth of the state’s concert and live events industry, Sarma stated that Assam was largely absent from major concert calendars a few years ago but has now become a preferred venue for large‑scale music and entertainment events.Taking to social media…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A decline in global crude oil prices does not automatically translate into an immediate reduction in petrol and diesel prices in India, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi said on Thursday.Gopi told reporters that several factors influence domestic fuel pricing, including the time required for crude oil purchased at lower rates to reach India.He said the recent increase in fuel prices cannot be rolled back instantly merely because i…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister OP Rajbhar took a scathing jibe at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav over his foreign travels on Saturday and advised him to prioritise domestic tourism over going abroad. The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) national president penned a long post on X, mocking the SP chief over his foreign trips and asking him to explore diverse tourist spots in the country rather than frequently heading to London and Paris for vacation. “D…
New Delhi/Aizawl, June 11 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the state has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first fully literate state in India, while also registering significant progress in the Human Development Index (HDI), reflecting sustained advancements in education, healthcare and overall socio-economic development. Addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, the Chief Minister noted that all districts of Mizoram have been categorised as “Fro…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor, once revealed what led to the shelving of his Kishore Kumar biopic. A clip from Ranbir’s podcast with the comedy collective AIB has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor saying that the film couldn’t see the light of day because of legal complications.When asked if the Kishore Kumar biopic was happening, he said, “It was happening but there is one character’s family or one person’s family didn’t allow us to use that per…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump has predicted that the upcoming FIFA World Cup would be the most successful in the tournament’s history, citing unprecedented ticket demand and strong global interest ahead of the competition’s opening matches. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said organisers had reported record-breaking ticket sales and described the event as a major success even before the first match had been played.”It’s the most successful World C…
Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Scripting a remarkable growth story, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), the UNESCO World Heritage mountain railway operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has registered a 23.76 per cent increase in revenue over the past five years, officials said on Tuesday. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the iconic hill railway earned revenue of Rs 319.64 lakh in May 2022, which rose to Rs 395.60 lakh in May 2026, reflecting the gro…
Guwahati, June 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state is well-positioned to play a key role in strengthening India-European Union (EU) linkages, citing its growing economic potential, strategic location and improving connectivity.Taking to X, Sarma said he extended a warm welcome to the European Union delegation visiting Guwahati, led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin.”Extended a warm welcome to the EU delegation to Guwahati led by Ambassador Herve Delp…