Political

07 Aug

Meghalaya CM urges Bangladesh to address unrest after vandalism of Tirot Sing Statue

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has appealed to Bangladesh's interim government to address the unrest following the destruction of a statue of prominent Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem in Dhaka. "While the situation in Bangladesh is the internal affair of the people of Bangladesh, we wish the caretaker government to take control of the matter and avoid further loss of life and properties," said Sangma, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The incident, which took place at the Indian Cultural Centre, has heightened tensions between the neighboring regions. On Tuesday, protesters targeted the statue of the revered Khasi…

31 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma to take oath as Telangana Governor

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura and the newly designated Governor of Telangana, is set to take the oath of office on July 31st at the Raj Bhavan in Telangana. Dev Varma, along with his wife, will travel to Telangana on the day of the ceremony. The oath-taking event is scheduled for 3 PM. As per protocol, two ADCs – one Major from the Indian Army and one IPS officer – along with the Joint Secretary of the Governor, arrived this evening to coordinate with Dev Varma. Earlier today, Dev Varma visited the Mata Tripura Sundari…

29 Jul

Gaurav Gogoi slams BJP for neglecting farmers and students

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly neglecting various segments of the Indian population in its latest Union budget. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi accused the BJP of boycotting farmers, students, taxpayers, and urban residents. Gogoi lambasted the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not providing legal protection to farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP). "The BJP has ignored the students whose higher education exams were repeatedly canceled and the hardworking taxpayers by removing the benefit of indexation," he stated. Highlighting infrastructure issues, Gogoi noted, "The BJP has failed…

26 Jul

Richard Vanlalhmangaiha seeks new airport for Southern Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Mizoram Lok Sabha MP Richard Vanlalhmangaiha met with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Thursday to discuss the urgent need for an additional airport in southern Mizoram. During the meeting, MP Richard emphasized that the current Lengpui Airport is insufficient to meet the needs of Mizoram's population. He highlighted the difficulties faced by residents traveling from various parts of the state to the lone airport. Richard also pointed out the urgent need for a new airport in the southern region of Mizoram, noting that a survey has already been conducted to identify a suitable site. Minister Kinjarapu expressed…

12 Jul

Meghalaya government takes proactive steps to combat climate change challenges

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has highlighted the pressing climate change issues confronting Meghalaya, particularly in the aftermath of his inspection tour of flood-affected areas in Garo Hills. Witnessing firsthand the devastation caused by recent flooding, he expressed concern over the impact on low-lying plain belt areas, affecting approximately 32,000 residents in recent weeks. The flooding in Garo Hills has been exacerbated by increased Brahmaputra River levels due to heavy rains in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and neighboring regions. Chief Minister Sangma attributed these challenges to the alternating El Nino and La Nina weather patterns observed in 2024, causing global fluctuations…

10 Jul

Assam Minister Bimal Borah joins Piyush Goyal in rubber plantation review meeting in Itanagar

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Public Enterprise, Bimal Borah, attended a pivotal review meeting on rubber plantation with Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday. The meeting, presided over by Minister Goyal, focused on various policies and programs under the Act East Policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, complemented by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's initiatives. During the meeting, Borah highlighted the significant achievements of the Assam Industrial Policy, which has attracted investments exceeding Rs. 13,000 crores. He also mentioned the forthcoming establishment of a Semi-Conductor Plant by the Tata…

08 Jul

Union Minister JM Scindia extends festive greetings to Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Union Minister JM Scindia has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini Festival. Celebrated today, July 8th, the festival holds significant cultural importance in Nagaland, promoting traditional festivities that strengthen community bonds and honor the region's rich heritage.In his message, Minister Scindia expressed his hopes for prosperity, happiness, and harmony among all citizens participating in the vibrant celebrations. He emphasized the festival's role in fostering warmth and stronger family relations across the state."I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone in Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini festival. May…

14 Jun

Gaurav Gogoi wants to be in Assam & strengthen party post LS elections

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Three-time Lok Sabha member, Gaurav Gogoi has won unbeatable battle during this Lok Sabha election, 2024 at Jorhat, Assam. The Congress leader on his win said, "We want the people of India to live freely, follow any religion, support any party and political ideology of their choice and create a sense of freedom. I have already made up my mind that irrespective of the results in Jorhat, even if it is a victory, there are many people in Assam feel that there is an atmosphere of fear and my job is to make them free from fear." He also mentioned…

06 Jun

Mouni Roy Stands by Smriti Irani After Election Defeat: ‘Always With You’

Business CorrespondentPolitical

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, BJP's Smriti Irani lost her seat to ' Kishori Lal Sharma by 1,67,196 votes. And amid her defeat from Amethi, bollywood actress Mouni Roy extended her support to the politician as she penned a message that read- Always with you. The politician wrote a long message on X and said her Josh was still high despite the election results. She wrote- " Such is life... A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure - roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more."…

05 Jun

Swara Bhasker REACTS To BJP’s Defeat In Faizabaad Constituency

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Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's shocking defeat in Faizabad (Ayodhya), the land of newly-built Ram Mandir. For unversed, the BJP suffered a heartbreaking defeat in Faizabad constituency as Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad won the seat, defeating sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh by over 54,500 votes. The defeat has come as a shocked to many. Reacting to the same, Swara, who is quite vocal about the political scenario in India, took to her official X account and wrote, "Shree Ram ka naam badnaam karney waalon ko, unke naam par paap karney waalon ko Jai Siya Ram." In…