Author: Agencies
PATNA: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday asserted that the youth have resolved to remove the “old and rickety” NDA government in the state, and make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi the prime minister after the next Lok Sabha polls. Addressing a rally on the third day of Congress’ ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Nawada, Yadav also said the time has come for the young generation to get a chance to run the state. “The Nitish Kumar-led government has become ‘khattara’ (rickety) and it needs to be urgently replaced. The young should now get a chance… We have a vision for Bihar.…
JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra this year turned into a model of eco-friendly pilgrimage, with the Jammu and Kashmir administration and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board ensuring a zero-landfill and plastic-free trek for over four lakh devotees. Officials said about 11.67 metric tonnes of waste was generated daily during the Yatra, of which 100% was processed through composting and recycling. A network of 1,016 twin-bin stations, 65 garbage collection vehicles, and nearly 1,300 SafaiMitras maintained cleanliness across lodgement centres, langar sites and Yatra camps. More than 1,600 mobile toilets with QR-code based feedback systems were installed along the route, drawing…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah sanctioned and released a grant of ₹30 lakh out of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in favour of the Next of Kin (NoK) of the deceased victims of the Badhaal tragedy. In December 2024, the village of Badhaal in Rajouri district witnessed a tragic incident in which 17 people, including 13 children, lost their lives. The tragedy caused widespread shock and grief across the region. To enable the surviving members of bereaved families to rebuild their lives,, Chief Minister approved financial assistance to provide some relief to the affected households during this difficult period. Reacting to…
NEW DELHI : At the 8th “National Anubhav Awards” ceremony and the 57th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop held at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh underlined the importance of drawing upon the wisdom and experience of retired government employees, calling them “partners in nation building even beyond superannuation”. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Anubhav Awards, launched in 2015, were conceived not only to honour retiring officials but also to build…
NEW DELHI: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today met the Union Minister of Power and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on major developmental projects of UT Ladakh. The Lt Governor apprised the Union Minister about two landmark 24×7 water supply projects for Leh and Kargil towns, costing Rs 334.72 crore and Rs 373.17 crore respectively, which have been approved by the State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) of UT Ladakh and subsequently cleared by the 12th Apex Committee under AMRUT 2.0 held on April 17, 2025. He…
JAMMU: Commissioner State Taxes, Jammu and Kashmir, P.K. Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with State Tax Officers (STOs) of the Jammu Division today here as a precursor to second quarter of the financial year 2025-26. The meeting, held at the Excise and Taxation Complex here, focused on assessing departmental performance, addressing challenges and discussed strategies for enhanced revenue collection and tax compliance. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner, State Taxes Administration & Enforcement, Jammu, Namrita Dogra along with State Tax Officers from all circles of the Jammu division. The outer circle officers joined the meeting through virtual…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is set to introduce a major governance reform aimed at digitizing and streamlining the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) and the timely conduct of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) across all government departments. The initiative took shape during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, and attended by Administrative Secretaries of major departments, including the Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary emphasized that addressing human resource (HR) issues of employees is as critical as other administrative priorities. He observed that neglecting matters such as promotions and…
UDHAMPUR: Sunil Gupta, Assistant Soil Chemist and District Officer in the Agriculture Department, Udhampur, was felicitated with an Appreciation Certificate by the Deputy Commissioner on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. The award was presented at the district-level Independence Day function in recognition of Gupta’s dedicated service and contributions towards agricultural development. Officials praised his efforts in promoting innovative practices and guiding farmers to adopt sustainable methods that have improved productivity in the region. The recognition has been hailed as a morale booster for the Agriculture Department and an inspiration for others working at the grassroots level.
Jamnagar (Gujarat): Vantara, India’s pioneering wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani, inaugurated its flagship Veterinary Training Course on ‘Introduction to Conservation Medicine’ on Monday at its state-of-the-art facilities in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The inaugural ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Dr V. Clement Ben, IFS, Member Secretary, Central Zoo Authority; Digvijay Singh Khati, Former PCCF & CWLW, Government of Uttarakhand; Dr Pradeep K. Malik, Former Senior Professor & Head, Wildlife Institute of India; and Dr Brij Kishor Gupta, Director, GZRRC.The guests addressed the gathering and underscored the significance of this milestone initiative in advancing wildlife health and conservation. The three-day…
BENGALURU: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has forayed into the fast-growing healthy functional beverage space with the acquisition of a majority stake in a Joint Venture with Naturedge Beverages Private Limited. Naturedge Beverages is into functional beverage space. Through this JV, RCPL is focused on offering consumers a range of herbal-natural beverages, thus further enhancing its presence as a Total Beverage Company. “The healthy functional beverage space presents a large and rapidly expanding opportunity, driven by a strong consumer shift toward healthier, natural alternatives,” a joint press release said on Monday. Founded…