New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will embark on a two-day organisational tour of Jammu & Kashmir on July 6 and 7, aimed at strengthening the party’s outreach and consolidating its presence across the Union Territory. On July 6, Nabin will be in Jammu, where he will attend a commemorative programme at the Grand Palace to mark the birth anniversary of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The event, expected to dra…
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Aizawl, June 30 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Tuesday described the state’s uninterrupted peace over the past four decades since the signing of the historic Mizoram Peace Accord as a remarkable achievement, noting that the state has remained completely free of disturbances during this period. The Ruby Jubilee commemoration of ‘Remna Ni’ (Mizoram Peace Accord Day), marking 40 years of the historic Mizoram Peace Accord, was held on Tuesday under the joint initiative o…
Aizawl, June 29 (IANS) Sustained peace will play a vital role in realising the national vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retd) said on Monday on the ‘Remna Ni’ (Mizoram Peace Accord Day). The signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord, officially known as the Memorandum of Settlement, on June 30, 1986, brought an end to two decades of insurgency and strife in the northeastern state.Following the historic agreement, Mizoram was granted full statehood, becoming th…
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Nuzhat Gull expressed her deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government approved the establishment of the Union Territory’s first-ever National Centre of Excellence (NCOE). Over the past few years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a major surge in sporting achievements on national and international stages, a momentum that the new Centre of Excellence aims to strengthen.”Our vision is to make Jammu & Kash…
Chandigarh, June 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday called on Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria here and discussed several long-pending issues of vital importance to the state. He sought the Governor’s support for the expeditious resolution of matters relating to the state’s rights and interests.The Chief Minister reiterated the state’s claim to its legitimate 7.19 per cent share in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Referring to the provisions of the Pu…
Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) After private hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir decided to exit the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT scheme, the J&K government on Friday stepped in to revive the scheme with a Rs 175 crore package and assurance of early clearance of pending bills of various hospitals under this national flagship scheme.J&K is the only UT in the country where every household is entitled to this healthcare scheme irrespective of the income criteria.Officials said that in a significant de…
Puducherry, June 10 (IANS) The long-awaited expansion of the Puducherry Council of Ministers is set to take place on June 17, paving the way for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to attain its full strength and begin the allocation of portfolios ahead of the presentation of the Union Territory’s annual budget. The expansion follows approval from President Droupadi Murmu for the appointment of three legislators as ministers.Acting on the recomm…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said nearly one lakh saplings were being planted across Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, describing the initiative as a symbol of sustainable development. Speaking on ‘World Environment Day’, PM Modi said environmental responsibility must accompany infrastructure growth and economic development.“Development is important for us, but it is equally important that our model of deve…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Daman as a “living example of Mini India”, highlighting the region’s diverse population and its role as a meeting point for communities from across the country. Addressing a public gathering in Daman, PM Modi recalled remarks he had made during an earlier visit when he predicted that the Union Territory was rapidly evolving into a miniature reflection of India’s diversity.”A few years ago when I came among you, I had said that…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated NAMO Hospital for the nation in Daman, marking a major addition to the Union Territory’s healthcare infrastructure and the wider region. The hospital was inaugurated during the Prime Minister’s visit to Daman, during which he will launch multiple development projects across the healthcare, connectivity, tourism, and public infrastructure sectors.NAMO Hospital is intended to strengthen access to specialised medical care for…