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Arunachal CM Khandu urges rapid completion of NH-415 amidst public inconvenience
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed strong dissatisfaction with the slow progress on the NH-415 four-lane highway construction from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli. In a review meeting, Khandu highlighted the inconvenience caused to commuters and directed highway officials to expedite the work without compromising quality. He emphasized the importance of timely infrastructure projects for public benefit and state development.
Survival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobs
Tucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate change and limited resources. As Tashigang and neighboring Gete prepare to vote, the demand for jobs and better infrastructure is pressing. Locals like Kalzang Dolma struggle with declining agriculture and job losses. Water scarcity and inadequate roads further exacerbate their difficulties.
LG directs paid break for labourers, water pitchers at bus stands amid severe heatwave in Delhi
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has instructed that laborers at construction sites be given a paid break from 12 noon to 3 pm due to the heatwave conditions in the city, with temperatures reaching around 50 degrees Celsius in various areas. This three-hour break, initiated by the Delhi Development Authority since May 20, will continue until temperatures drop below 40 degrees Celsius.
Election Commission to deploy 102 companies of central forces for second phase of polls in Odisha
State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the highest of 22 companies of central forces would be deployed in Maoist-affected Kandhamal district, followed by Ganjam (20), Sundargarh (16), 14 each in Bargarh and Bolangir, five each in Jharsuguda and Boudh, four in Sonepur and two in Nayagarh.
Bumpy roads vs beautiful flyovers: What's stopping Delhi from becoming a world-class city?
Delhi's 2023 budget aimed to upgrade 1,400km of roads with Rs 22,000 crore, managed by PWD. Kejriwal's vision led to pilot projects. The 10-year maintenance plan is restructured. Municipal Corporation of Delhi oversees colony roads. Agencies focus on beautification but neglect road repair and signage importance. Tree plantation and road strengthening are prioritized.
"People within BJP hurt after Kangana fielded from Mandi," Pratibha Singh exudes confidence of Congress winning all Himachal Lok Sabha seats
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Pratibha Singh, confident in winning all seats, including Mandi, despite BJP's surprise candidate Kangana Ranaut. The Mandi constituency, a Virbhadra family stronghold, holds symbolic importance. The upcoming elections will feature a contest between Kangana and Congress heavyweight Vikramaditya Singh.
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SC asks Maharashtra govt to 'forthwith' conduct safety audit of Bombay High Court building
The Supreme Court directed Maharashtra to audit the Bombay High Court building and expedite drawings for a new high court in Mumbai. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud stressed the need for prompt government action and highlighted the issue of staff relocation.
Expedite sanction of Rs 387 crore for hybrid hearings, HC asks Delhi government
The bench, also comprising Justice Manmeet P S Arora, ordered that two pilot courts would be set up initially in each district to assess their performance before implementing the project in all other courts. The court's order came on a petition by lawyer Anil Kumar Hajelay, filed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking various prayers including hybrid hearings in district courts.
At least one booth in every Delhi constituency to be manned by differently-abled: CEO
Delhi promotes inclusivity by having at least one polling booth in each parliamentary constituency manned by persons with disabilities. Most stations are disabled-friendly. CEO Krishnamurthy ensures necessary arrangements, including pick-and-drop facilities for senior citizens. Polls on May 25.
All 31 polling stations in Puducherry's Mahe district to be staffed by women officers
All 31 polling stations in the district will be staffed by women polling officers. The voting for the union territory of Puducherry will be held on April 19. "Women at the forefront of Democracy: All 31 Polling Stations of Mahe district in Puducherry will be staffed by Women Polling Officials in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024," the ECI stated in a post on Instagram.
PM Modi launches BJP's Lok Sabha campaign in MP with Jabalpur roadshow
PM Modi, who is on his first visit to the state after Lok Sabha polls were announced, Yadav and others held the BJP's poll symbol 'lotus' as their saffron coloured vehicle moved during the well-attended roadshow. A BJP leader said special arrangements have been put in place to shower Modi with flowers when the roadshow passes through Gorakhpur market.
Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate Defence Corridor in UP on Feb 26
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to inaugurate the Defence Corridor in Uttar Pradesh, featuring the nearly completed Small Calibre Ammunition Manufacturing Plant by the Adani Group. The administration is actively preparing for the event, including the construction of a helipad and a storehouse within the corridor. Uttar Pradesh, a key player in India's economy, boasts a massive population and holds top positions in labor force availability, manufacturing, MSMEs, and EODB rankings. The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor aims to bolster India's Aerospace and Defence sectors, reducing dependence on foreign imports.
Centre paves way for benefit of reservation in promotions for its 'divyangjan' staffers
The Indian government has announced that employees with benchmark disabilities (divyangjans) will now be eligible for reservation in promotions. The eligible staff will be considered for promotions on a "notional basis" with effect from June 30, 2016, according to the personnel ministry. The promotion benefits will be granted up to the lowest rung of Group 'A'.
LG Saxena orders officials to develop time-bound plan for regularisation of unauthorised colonies
The lieutenant governor stressed that all tasks should be completed at least an year earlier than the outer limit of 2026 provided by the Act recently passed by the Parliament. The lieutenant governor directed the DDA to immediately identify alternate sites within a radius of five kms where in situ rehabilitation was not possible as per law and the slum dwellers be rehabilitated to a dignified life in flats/houses that have already been constructed under various schemes, the officials said. He instructed the officials to ensure that the entire plan should be put into place within a month and concrete action should start immediately.
Over 2.46 lakh CCTV cameras installed in Delhi
The city government's Public Works Department has set a target of installing 2.80 lakh CCTV cameras across the city. It received approval to install 2,68,462 cameras and 2,46,424 or 88 per cent of them have been installed in phase 1 and phase 2, they said.
UKMSSB Recruitment 2023: Uttarakhand Medical Board announces 1455 Nursing officer post vacancies
Candidates belonging to unreserved and Uttarakhand OBC class will need to pay a fee of Rs 300 whereas candidates belonging to EWS, Uttarakhand PwD, SC/ST class will have to pay Rs 150 as application fee.
Telangana assembly polls: 'Home voting' for senior citizens, PwD voters begins
The 'home voting' process in Telangana has started in most of the 33 districts and is expected to be completed by November 26. The Chief Electoral Officer, Vikas Raj, conducted a video conference to review preparatory poll activities and the status of home voting. The process will allow senior citizens aged 80 and above to vote from home, a first for Telangana.
Ensure re-development, beautification of Chandni Chowk is maintained: HC to Delhi govt
The Delhi High Court has urged the Delhi government to maintain and continue the re-development and beautification work at Chandni Chowk. The court, led by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, stated that the market was re-developed for the betterment of the traders association and therefore they owed some social responsibility.
GRAP III invoked, anti-smog guns deployed as Delhi govt, central agencies step up fight against pollution
The Delhi administration, which has stepped up measures to tackle the pollution menace, has deployed anti-smog guns in several places such as Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate ISBT, ITO, Pusa Road, Jahangirpuri, Narela Industrial area, and Burari Crossing, officials said.
Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts
The committee, led by the Chief Secretary, Delhi, has been given an additional four weeks to file its report. The NGT expressed concern that tree-cutting permissions were taken in installments, and the Delhi CM's residence was constructed without approval from the Delhi Urban Art Commission. The NGT has called for a status report from the Delhi government and relevant authorities within three weeks.
Congress MLA's CM change statement causes flutter in Karnataka
Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy said: "There is a legislature party, AICC high command, and they will decide on things at the appropriate time...There is no difference between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar and they are doing their job seriously in the interest of the state." There are more than 50 people who have the capability to become CM in the Congress party, he said. "When their time comes they will become. The post is not vacant now."
Pressure mounting on Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka to make caste census report public
The release of Bihar's caste survey findings has put pressure on the Karnataka government to make its own caste census public. The Congress-led government in Karnataka commissioned a Socio-economic and Educational Census in 2015, but the findings have not been released. Analysts believe that the government has been avoiding the release due to concerns that the results may contradict the perceived strength of certain castes in the state, making it a contentious issue. Political parties have been blaming each other for the delay in making the census public.
Kejriwal bungalow renovation row: HC reserves verdict on Delhi government's plea l
The appeal came up before a division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula which reserved its verdict. The single judge had passed the interim order after taking serious exception to the city authorities failing to exercise restraint and taking contravening steps despite an undertaking given by its counsel that no coercive steps will be taken against the officials.
As Delhi PWD minister, I was never called for any G20 prep meeting, inspection: Atishi
With the countdown to the G20 Summit beginning, a political slugfest has erupted in Delhi with the BJP claiming the work has been done by the Centre, and the AAP rebutting it. Earlier in the day, L G VK Saxena saud in an interview that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attended one G20 meeting and after that no AAP minister came. "I believe we should work together. But I have no grudges," he said.
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