GANGTOK, Apr 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government is not only committed to the “Act East” policy but is also determined to “Act Fast” for the eight northeastern states, which he described as India’s “Ashtalakshmi”, symbolising prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness. Highlighting that tourism remains the backbone of Sikkim’s economy, the
RAJOURI, Apr 28: District Panchayat Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, has placed Block Development Officer (BDO) Plangher, Mohtshim Hanief, under suspension with immediate effect over slow progress in the ongoing Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision-2026. Officials said the officer, who was also functioning as Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, had earlier been cautioned on multiple occasions
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma stating that he will not appear in the excise case either personally or through his lawyer before her court, the party said on Monday. In his letter, Kejriwal said, “My hope of getting justice
Leh, Apr 27: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has called for direct, “decision-level” talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit, terming the proposed May 22 sub-committee meeting as “inadequate” to resolve Ladakh’s long-pending issues. The reaction followed Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s announcement that the Ministry of Home Affairs will convene
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday congratulated Harivansh after he was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Following his election, leaders from both the ruling and opposition benches extended their greetings in the Upper House. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Harivansh’s continuation in the role and
JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government has appointed 20 officers as Executive Magistrates in Reasi district under Section 14(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. As per an official order, the appointed officers will exercise all powers of Executive Magistrates within their respective territorial jurisdictions in the district. The decision has been taken to strengthen
NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which provides 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, has come into force on Thursday to enable the proposed amendment currently under discussion in Parliament. An official explained that the notification of the law was necessary, as the proposed amendment could not be implemented unless