New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the development of an indigenous 4G telecom stack for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited marks a major step towards India’s self-reliance in telecom equipment, placing the country among a select group of nations with such capabilities.Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Scindia said India is steadily moving towards technological independence in the telecom sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The develo…
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Chamoli, March 18 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce. In Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, many residents, particularly women, have received adequate training under the scheme for various vocational activities, and today they are equipped with the skills to earn a living of their own.About 200 women in the district have received training under the skill developmen…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter. Speaking to IANS, Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi said that the current situation in the country makes it appropriate to implement the UCC.“The UCC should be impl…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality. As per the latest forecast, the weather in Delhi-NCR on March 18 is expected to remain predominantly clear, with the maxi…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has conducted 12,000 raids and seized more than 15,000 LPG cylinders to curb hoarding amid rumours of shortages and panic bookings, while maintaining that there is no supply shortage across the country.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said LPG availability remains adequate despite increased demand.She said around 70,000 bookings were made on Monday due to panic buying and …
Kathmandu, March 13 (IANS) The door has opened for Nepal to import up to 350 MW of electricity from neighbouring Indian states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, after a new deal was reached between officials of the two countries during a two-day meeting of a bilateral mechanism which concluded in the western Pokhara city of Nepal on Friday. Although Nepal exports electricity to India during the wet season, the Himalayan country needs to buy power from its southern neighbour in win…
Dehradun, March 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the Uttarakhand Budget 2026-27 focusses on inclusive development across sectors while ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in the queue.Speaking to IANS, the Chief Minister said the budget gives priority to all sections of society, including farmers, the poor, youth, Scheduled Castes and people living in border areas.“In this budget, we have focussed on the inclusive development of th…
Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday presented a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, placing strong emphasis on inclusive development through the “GYAN” model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state’s development strategy is built on four pillars—poor welfare, youth empowerment, support for farmers (annadata), and women’s empowerment. The budget was presented on the first day of the Assembly’s Budget Session f…
Haridwar, March 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday addressed a large public gathering in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar during the ‘Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal’ programme, marking four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government in the state. Speaking at the event, HM Shah said the occasion marked the completion of four years of the Dhami government and nine years of the BJP-led administration in Uttarakhand.“Today, the Dhami government completed its four-year tenure. A…
Dehradun, March 7 (IANS) Marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of India’s judicial and law enforcement system, Uttarakhand has secured the first position in the national implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0. According to data available up to January 2026, the achievement reflects the state’s strong push towards a technology-driven justice system and aligns with the vision of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to modernise the country’s criminal …