Dhamtari, Nov 20 (IANS) In an important step aimed at promoting renewable energy and ensuring electricity access to every household, Nathukonha village in Dhamtari district has become Chhattisgarh’s first solar-powered village under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Chairperson of Delhi Assembly’s Committee of Privileges Pradyumn Singh Rajput said on Thursday that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal again failed for the second time to attend a hearing on alleged distortion of facts related to ‘Faansi Ghar’ (gallows) on the legislature’s premises.
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Thursday, chaired the monthly online public grievance redressal programme 'SWAGAT' in Gandhinagar, directing officials to ensure swift and on-ground resolution of citizens' complaints by leveraging technology.
Imphal, Nov 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that misinformation campaigns targeting the RSS began as early as 1932–33, including from sources outside Bharat that lacked an understanding of the country and its civilisational ethos.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Indian military's tri-services exercise Trishul is a matter of concern for Pakistan, as it underscores India’s wide spectrum of strike options – from surgical strikes to combined arms operations – that can be deployed swiftly if required. The Indian Army has also adopted new operational concepts and systems that could be used against Pakistan in any future conflict, a report highlighted on Thursday.
Tirupati, Nov 20 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu reached Tirumala hill on Thursday evening to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara temple.
Bhopal, Nov 20 (IANS) PM Shri Heli tourism service, the first of its kind in Madhya Pradesh, is set to bring a turnaround in the state’s potential as a tourist destination as it introduces chopper services for boosting religious and scenic tourism.
Patna, Nov 20 (IANS) An in-depth analysis of the voting patterns in the just-concluded Bihar Assembly elections has shown that the SIR – which was vilified by the Opposition parties - or the voting percentages had “no impact” on the result, an analyst said on Thursday.
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women empowerment, the Surat Municipal Corporation has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in Gujarat: A woman driver will now operate a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) bus dedicated to women passengers. This marks the first instance in the state where the steering of a 12-metre BRTS bus has been entrusted to a woman.
Jammu, Nov 20 (IANS) AK rifle cartridges, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins, among other items, were recovered during the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police raids at the Kashmir Times office at its Residency Road area of Jammu city.
