Patna, June 20 (IANS) Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ (Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign), scientists and experts have embarked on a mission to impress upon the villagers about changing patterns in agriculture and also about the need to bring reforms in the sector.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich, discussing ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and also thanking him for Bishkek's support and solidarity in countering terrorism.
Varanasi, June 5 (IANS) In a significant milestone under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), 608 beneficiaries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi have been allotted high-tech, luxury-style homes. The project, inaugurated by the Prime Minister in 2015, marks the first time that such advanced housing facilities have been made available to economically weaker sections under the PMAY-U scheme.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) While the Modi government completes 11 years in power, 'Garib Kalyan' has remained at the core of governance as reflected in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oft-repeated pitch of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas'.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, who was part of an all-party parliamentary delegation on an 'Operation Sindoor' diplomatic outreach mission, has said that anything done in the national interest should be supported by all, regardless of political affiliations.
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday sought a report from the Congress-led Karnataka government on the lapses and other details concerning the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) ‘Growing trees with just one litre of water’ would seem an impossible task for many, but Rajasthan’s ‘nature warrior’ Sunda Ram Verma made this possible with his firm resolve and relentless endeavour, years ago. The story of the transformation of Sikar’s drylands with his tireless efforts turned many heads and also brought him into the national spotlight.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday extended his full support to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is currently facing intense criticism from the NDA over his controversial "Narendra, surrender" comment.
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday that the stampede tragedy could have been prevented if the event had been "planned better". He admitted that there were lapses.
Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President, O.P. Rajbhar, on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during the victory event of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which left 11 people dead and several others injured.
