Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) The previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha spent Rs 247.36 crore on distributing jute carry bags to people before the elections, revealed Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Krushna Chandra Patra in the state assembly on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the Censor Board to decide by September 18 any representations by Sikh bodies, groups or individuals who have objections to the September 6 release of the film, "Emergency".
Hazaribagh, Sep 3 (IANS) Around 120 people from 67 families ‘returned’ from Christianity to Hinduism in Barka Khurd Panchayat, Ichak block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand on Tuesday. They were converted to Christianity a few months ago by Christian missionaries.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday made some pointed remarks at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that it represents social stagnation. His sharp critique of the ruling party came after the meeting of newly appointed All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretaries and Joint Secretaries at the party headquarters in the national capital.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that it is a "sad aspect" of our social life that, in some cases, people with resources continue to roam around fearlessly and freely even after committing crimes and the victims live in fear "as if those poor people have committed some crime".
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) After the massive support of Dharavi residents for an ongoing state government survey for the $3 billion redevelopment project, several NGOs working in the world’s largest slum have also pledged their support.
Jammu, Aug 31 (IANS) Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, conducted a comprehensive review on Saturday of the security and law and order arrangements in Jammu district, ahead of the Assembly elections in the union territory of J&K, an official said.
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are among the 40 'star campaigners' whose names were announced on Saturday for the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir scheduled on September 18.
Nagpur, Aug 31 (IANS) Undeterred by the opposition's criticism, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on Saturday at two separate functions held at Nagpur city and at Katol (in Nagpur district) claimed that the ambitious Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will not be discontinued but remain implemented forever.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31 (IANS) Striking a poignant note and breaking his silence after the Kerala film industry was jolted by the explosive findings in the Hema Committee report, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal said on Saturday that he was never in hiding, adding that he "welcomes" the Hema Committee report.
