Aizawl, Dec 24 (IANS) In a solemn ceremony symbolising unity, patriotism and national pride, Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Wednesday unfurled a monumental 108-feet-high National flag, the tallest in the state, at Assam Rifles complex at Zokhawsang in Aizawl.
Agartala/Itanagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Acting on a request from the Tripura Police, the Arunachal Pradesh Police on Wednesday rescued 24 child labourers along with a few adult workers who were allegedly trafficked to the state for unauthorised work, officials said.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday thanked Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for acknowledging the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme, saying India is steadily moving towards becoming a strong producer economy.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) India’s public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday responded sharply to the alliance between the Thackeray cousins, describing it as a "selfish partnership" born out of political desperation rather than a commitment to the people.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) India on Wednesday expressed concerns over reports of demolition of a Hindu deity statue in an area affected by the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, asserting that such "disrespectful acts" hurt the sentiments of followers around the world.
Gandhinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Gujarat has achieved yet another landmark in the renewable energy sector by installing more than five lakh residential rooftop solar systems, reaching a total installed capacity of 1,879 MW and retaining its number one position in rooftop solar adoption in the country.
Bhagalpur, Dec 24 (IANS) Amid ongoing development work for the proposed power plant in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, concerns from local farmers have begun to surface, particularly over the removal of trees from government-acquired land in the Pirpainti area.
Gandhinagar, Dec 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Wednesday, called upon all state government departments to work in coordination to ensure prompt and effective resolution of grievances raised by citizens under the state-level 'SWAGAT' (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) online public grievance redressal programme, government officials said.
Panchkula, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, addressed a Cooperative Conference organised by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) on the theme 'Role of Cooperation in Sustainable Agriculture' here, with the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several other dignitaries were also present.
