Political

16 Sep

SSC Scam: Ex-Bengal state board chief produced before CBI court

Priyanka BhowmickPolitical, West Bengalindia

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)produced West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) former president Kalyanmoy Ganguly before a special court of the agency in connection with the Group-C recruitment scam in government schools on Friday, officials informed. Ganguly was called by the agency's Kolkata office for questioning on Thursday and was arrested after finding evidence of non-cooperation. He did not speak to reporters during the day when he entered the court premises. The agency had on May 20 booked five people, including Ganguly, in connection with the case. It is alleged that the accused extended undue benefits to unqualified…

16 Sep

Before the rural election, Bengal govt. has launched eight public service portal

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Political, Politics

Ahead of panchayat elections next year, the West Bengal government has launched eight public service portals for the benefit of people living in rural areas. Becharam Manna, Minister for State, Panchayat and Rural Development Department, said while launching the portals on Thursday that the aim of the government is to bring transparency and speed to the services of the department. The department revamped its website and introduced a 24/7 Panchayat Public Grievance Redressal System, an online building plan approval portal, and online booking of guest houses in rural areas to encourage tourism.It has also launched a single-window portal to get…

11 Sep

‘Rename Rajasthan as Kartavyasthan’: Shashi Tharoor takes jibe at PM Narendra Modi over Rajpath name change

editorPoliticalShashi Tharoor

Congress chief Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday, September 11, lashed out at the government over renaming Rajpath as Kartavya Path, asking whether or not other Raj Bhavans must also be renamed Kartavya Bhavans as well. He went on to advise that Rajasthan be renamed Kartavyasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kartavya Path on September 8, adding, "The cross symbolizes a shift from the earlier highway as an icon of strength to the Kartavya Path as an example of people's ownership and empowerment." PM said, `Kartavya Path` symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power, to Kartavya Path…

11 Sep

I DO NOT promise restoration of Article 370: GN Azad

editorPoliticaljammu and kashmir

Former senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Sunday that he has not pledged to restore Article 370 in his new political agenda now as he does not accept it as a false promise.In a public meeting in north Kashmir`, Azad said, “To repair Article 370 would want around 350 votes in the Lok Sabha and 175 votes in the Rajya Sabha. This is a range no political party has or is possible to ever get.” He also said, “The Congress has shrunken to less than 50 seats and if they speak of restoring Article 370, they are making…

10 Sep

At Science Conclave Opened By PM Narendra Modi, No Show By Two States

editorPoliticalBihar, Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

In a growing fashion of states keeping off Centrally organised events, Jharkhand and Bihar have decided to pass by the Centre-State Science Conclave that used to be inaugurated on Saturday by means of Prime Minister Modi. The event is being attended by way of all other country governments and an reputable purpose for their absence is awaited.The conclave, which is the first of its kind, is to be a two-day match aimed at strengthening Centre-State coordination and collaboration mechanisms to "build a robust science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem throughout the country". Apart from the central and state governments, the…

05 Sep

After meeting Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, CM Nitish Kumar clears air on PM ambition

editorPoliticalBihar, rahul gandhi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday met Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and reportedly discussed the cutting-edge political situation in the country and approaches to preserve the Opposition solidarity as parties gear up for the conventional election of 2024. Kumar, however, once more dominated out his prime ministerial ambitions. This was additionally Kumar's first meeting with Gandhi considering that his JD(U) snapped ties with the NDA in Bihar and formed a Mahagathbandhan government with the RJD, Congress, and different parties. Kumar has expressed his gratitude to Gandhi for extending the Congress's help to the Bihar authorities formation, information…

02 Sep

Rape-accused Karnataka Lingayat seer sent to four-day police custody

editorPoliticalkarnataka

Shivamurthy Muruga Sharnaru, the Lingayat seer from Karnataka who was arrested in a rape case, was sent to four-day police custody on Friday. The head priest of Chitradurga's Muruga Mutt was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually abusing minor girls. Earlier today, Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru was shifted to Bengaluru after developing some fitness complications in the detention center on Friday. The seer reportedly complained of chest ache in the penal complex following which an electrocardiogram and other medical tests had been conducted at the Chitradurga district hospital, the place he was taken to. Two coronary heart experts had been also…

02 Sep

Activist Teesta Setalvad Gets Bail In “Gujarat Conspiracy” Case From Supreme Court

editorPoliticalGujarat, Supreme court

Activist Teesta Setalvad, in custody since June over allegations of “a conspiracy to destabilize the Gujarat government after the 2002 riots”, today got interim bail from the SC, which said the police had already got ample time to interrogate her. The court's tone was steady yesterday with its response when it said there was "no bailable offense in this case on the docket of the court", that too while "she is a lady.". She is possibly to stroll out of the penitentiary tomorrow after completion of formalities.

01 Sep

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Kochi Metro Phase 2; other Railway projects in Kerala

editorPoliticalPrime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi, in a visit to Kerala, has laid the basis stone of Kochi Metro Phase two and a couple of other projects on September 1 really worth over Rs 4,500 crore. The function in Kerala was additionally attended by Governor Arif Muhammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Furthermore, a 27-km double line of the Indian Railways connecting the Kuruppanthara-Kottayam-Chingavanam sections was inaugurated by means of the Prime Minister. The assignment fee Rs 750 crore to complete. The PM additionally inaugurated different instruct services between Kottayam-Ernakulam and Kollam-Punalur and dedicated to the state the newly electrified area between Kollam…

01 Sep

Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s Mother Dies At Home In Italy

editorPolitical

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino exceeded away at her domestic in Italy on Saturday and her funeral took place on Tuesday, the Congress said in New Delhi.The Congress president had left on August 23 to go to her ill mother, who was in her 90s. Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who are abroad, are said to have attended the funeral. The three leaders had on Sunday attended an on line assembly of the Congress Working Committee, where the time table for election to the birthday celebration president's publish used to be decided.…