New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Union government has sanctioned infrastructure and capacity augmentation projects worth Rs 895.30 crore, aimed at strengthening metro rail systems and enhancing railway bridge safety, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.
Surat, May 2 (IANS) Agreements between industry and training institutes to align skills with manufacturing needs were a key outcome on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (South Gujarat Zone) in Surat on Saturday, where a seminar on green jobs and advanced skilling was held at the Auro University.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday lauded the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) as a premier institution contributing to India’s global trade and policy landscape, as the institute marked its 63rd Foundation Day.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) BJP leaders in West Bengal on Saturday welcomed the apex court's refusal to interfere with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to appoint Central government and Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors and assistants, while hearing a plea filed by the Trinamool Congress challenging a Calcutta High Court order. The Supreme Court, however, directed that the poll panel’s own circular providing for state government nominees, must be followed "in letter and spirit.”
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) The re-polling at 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, that started since 7 A.M. on Saturday has been peaceful so far.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Repolling is underway on Saturday in 15 polling stations across West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with voters in the Diamond Harbour area expressing mixed reactions while largely acknowledging improved arrangements and security measures.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee will be addressing a virtual meeting with counting agents of the party later on Saturday, just 48 hours before the crucial counting of votes on Monday for the recently-concluded two-phase Assembly elections in the state.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday, will launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system aimed at ensuring faster and more effective delivery of emergency alerts to citizens.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Re-polling as per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) had begun for 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal from 7 A.M. on Saturday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court of India is set to hear on Saturday a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court that dismissed its plea against the Election Commission of India (ECI) decision to appoint Central government and Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
