BJP State executive member K.K. Surendran said here on Friday (February 21) that the pay increase for State Public Service Commission (PSC) members was the government’s quid pro quo for the crony and nepotistic appointments given to CPI(M) members. Mr. Surendran said the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which functions for 140 crore people, had […]
Six Congress MLAs, including PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra, were suspended from the remaining period of the Budget Session of Rajasthan Assembly on Friday (February 21, 2025) for “indecent behaviour” in the House. The action was taken over unruly behaviour by the Opposition members following remarks by Minister Avinash Gehlot in the context of former […]
In the backdrop of the huge threat from disruptive technologies such as drones, loiter munitions and counter-drone systems, the Army’s Air Defence is gearing up to induct new fragmentation ammunition for existing air defence guns, around 1,300 in service, while pushing proposals for new systems to counter the growing threat. The Army is also set […]
The Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR), affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, celebrated its graduation day here on Friday. According to a press release, a total of 116 MBBS interns graduated, and 18 subject-toppers were honoured with medals for their outstanding academic achievements. Boya Vijaya Lakshmi emerged as the overall […]
Fishermen associations have submitted a plea to the Commissioner of Fisheries Department R. Gajalakshmi, seeking the release of 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who have been imprisoned in countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on charges of poaching. South Asian Fishermen Fraternity general secretary Fr. Churchill and All Fishermen Association president Nanjil P. […]
Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Byrathi Suresh on Friday said there is no question of sparing the wrongdoers in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites under the 50:50 scheme and added that the government will act against those who got such sites illegally from the MUDA. At the same time, the […]
The district administration is taking steps to ensure that food business operators comply with food safety standards in connection with this year’s Attukal Pongala festival in March. Hotels and restaurants are required to display a copy of their food safety licence/registration. Hotel staff should produce their medical fitness certificates during inspections, the district administration said […]
The Congress government in Telangana is struggling to source funds for meeting the challenge of implementing the various promises and guarantees made to the people before the Assembly elections, said Telangana BJP president and Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday. Telangana is facing a dire financial situation and the government […]
Setting the tone for the impending elections to the Legislative Council and local bodies, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has dared the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for an open debate on the development that took place during their 10 and 12 year rule respectively, compared to the progress achieved in 12 […]
Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said that the collective goal of the Opposition is to propel Kerala into a future of economic prosperity and industrial excellence, regardless of political affiliations. “Politics aside, the Opposition in Kerala is steadfast in its commitment to the development of the State. We firmly believe that fostering a […]
