On the occasion of ‘Lucknow Metro Diwas’, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday asserted that with the Metro Rail service becoming a status symbol, his government along with the Narendra Modi-led Centre will make efforts to bring the services to more cities in the state. “Now, three cities of the state have metro […]
Teachers’ Day Updates: Govt making efforts to make AP educational hub: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday praised teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Dayand said that his government is making efforts to make the state an educational hub. Naidu further stated that teachers play a crucial role in the growth of an individual and one should always respect them for their […]
Rajasthan govt to provide free mobile phones to women of BPL families
In a bid to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Digital India’ campaign, Rajasthan government will soon distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah Yojana. Focused on women who fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL), the scheme aims to transfer financial and non-financial benefits of governmental schemes in a transparent manner. […]
Nagaland floods: PM Modi takes stock of situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to take stock of the situation caused by floods in the state. Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi assured Rio of all possible assistance to the rain-battered state. “Spoke to Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and took stock of the […]
Proud moment: Gujarat connects 15 lakh households through PNG
Gujarat has connected close to 15 lakh households through a well-developed Piped Natural Gas Network (PNG) said Saurabh Patel, Minister (Energy), Gujarat, while adding that “those who are unable to digest the success of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) have been thoughtlessly opposing various activities of GSPC.” In a press conference, Patel also stated […]
SC seeks suggestions to preserve Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought detailed suggestions to preserve the historic Taj Mahal from respective parties in the case pertaining to maintenance of the monument. The parties include the main petitioner MC Mehta, CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) and Uttar Pradesh Government, among others. A three-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice […]
Haryana to get 47% of water from Lakhwar Dam: Khattar
Water issues in Haryana will get “resolved” after the state starts getting 47 per cent of the allocated water supply from the Lakhwar Damin Uttarakhand. Chief ministers of six states are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre on the construction of the long pending dam project […]
Kerala floods: Emirates to carry 175 tonnes of relief cargo
Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief cargo of more than 175 tons to the southern Indian state of Kerala, which is reeling under the flood fury from the past couple of weeks. The airline company is expected to send over more than a dozen flights to transport the relief goods, which […]
UP: Free bus rides to women ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) : Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will offer free services to women in its buses of all categories, including the AC buses. The free bus travel facility announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be available from August 25 midnight till August 26 midnight. To […]
Horticulture will help economy flourish: Andhra CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu opined that horticulture can help the economy flourish while inaugurating a horticulture show ‘Udyana 2018’ which focused on organic products, and promotion of zero-chemical based natural farming. This comes as the state government announced plans to increase horticulture to 100 lakh acres. During the event, arrangements […]