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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Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections, the Rajasthan Government has launched ‘Yuva Suyog’, a youth-focused initiative to promote sports and identify talent at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the programme on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s Residence, saying the Government would frame future sports policies based on the aspirations and participation of young people.Under the initiative, sports competitions in cr…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India on Tuesday rolled out a series of technology-driven initiatives aimed at modernising maintenance practices across National Highways and Expressways, with a focus on improving road quality, operational efficiency and the overall travel experience for commuters.As part of the move, NHAI has issued comprehensive guidelines mandating mechanised maintenance of drainage systems in urban and built-up areas, along with the deployment of a…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India will begin rolling out up to 100 E85 fuel dispensing stations across key urban corridors, including the National Capital Region, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, as part of a phased expansion plan to promote flex-fuel adoption in the country, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.Speaking at the launch of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR Flex Fuel here, Puri said that E85, a fuel blend containing up to 85 per cent ethanol, has been identified as the mono-fuel stan…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The total number of broadband subscribers in India increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026, the government said on Wednesday.The increase in broadband users highlights the growing demand for internet services, driven by digital expansion in both urban and rural areas.During the month, mobile number portability (MNP) remained high, with 14.63 million subscribers submitting requests to switch their telecom op…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The incident in Pune in which students of a Maharashtra Welfare Department hostel danced to a song eulogising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma is an eye-opener for the Indian agenciesWhile traces of the insurgents have been wiped out in the jungles on March 31, as promised by the Narendra Modi government, the security agencies had flagged the ideological presence in certain cities. The investigation into the Pune incident revealed that five students were from Gadchir…
Patna, April 20 (IANS) The Muzaffarpur Police, under their initiative ‘Operation Muskan’ (Smile), returned 106 stolen or lost mobile phones to their rightful owners during an event at the SSP office on Monday. The recovered devices are collectively valued at around Rs 34 lakh, including several high-end smartphones.This success was made possible by a specialised unit called the Statistical Device Recovery Unit (SDRU), formed on February 2, 2026.Using advanced tracking, surveillance, an…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in persons of age 15 years and above was observed as 59.3 per cent during 2025 and remained stable compared to 2024, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.The LFPR for males and females stood at 79.1 per cent and 40.0 per cent, respectively, in 2025.According to the data, the worker population ratio (WPR) was estimated as 57.4 per cent during 2025, remaining almost at the same level as in 2024. Las…
Chennai, March 19(IANS) As Tamil Nadu gears up for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process. The initiatives focus on improving on-ground facilities, leveraging technology, and boosting voter participation across the state. Recognising that a large number of polling stations function from schools and colleges, election authorities are upgra…
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Hemant Khava, on Thursday drove a tractor to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly to protest against the state government’s Budget for 2026–27, alleging that it discriminates against villages and farmers.Khava, who represents Jamjodhpur, reached the Assembly premises on a tractor but was stopped at the gate by police and security personnel and was not allowed to enter with the vehicle.He subsequently walked to the Assembly to attend the proce…