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Patna, June 5 (IANS) The Bihar government's decision to revise the security arrangements for several members of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's family following a fresh review of threat assessments and existing security protocols has triggered a political debate in...
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday that he had promised senior Minister Ramalinga Reddy the Bengaluru Development portfolio after becoming Chief Minister. However, he maintained that the decision on portfolio allocation rests with the...
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence...
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Minister K.H. Muniyappa, who had publicly expressed dissatisfaction over portfolio-related issues, has withdrawn his decision not to assume charge of the Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies after receiving assurances from Leader...
Patna, June 5 (IANS) After the recent fire at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur that claimed multiple lives, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Bihar President Mangni Lal Mandal expressed deep concern over the incident and sharply criticised the state government’s healthcare...
Srinagar, June 5 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the Yatri Bhawan at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple shrine in Ganderbal district. Officials said the L-G inaugurated the facility at Tulamulla town in Ganderbal district.After dedicating the...
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Bank of Baroda's bank manager and a tout in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur for demanding a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a loan beneficiary, an official said on Friday....
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday warned fire, civic and other officials of strict disciplinary action in cases involving violation of fire safety norms and unauthorised constructions that endanger lives. Top officers from MCD,...
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border illegal arms, drugs, and hawala network with the arrest of six individuals, including an Afghan national and two juveniles, and recovered 1.035 kg heroin, five sophisticated pistols, and Rs...
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government’s battle against drug abuse 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' is getting a major boost, all thanks to a unique campaign that involves use of specially-designated e-rickshaws at the grassroots level.These e-rickshaws...
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu has relieved Tapasya Raghav, IAS, Special Secretary (H&FW), from the city government for her new assignment in the Central government, an official said on Friday. Raghav, who was holding additional...
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday called on party President Nitin Nabin here and expressed gratitude for entrusting him the leadership role in the state and assured to work in...