RAJ BHAVAN OFFICIAL
President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras
President Droupadi Murmu confers gallantry awards to 10 individuals with 7 posthumously receiving the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Additionally, 26 Shaurya Chakras, including 7 posthumously, were presented during the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The recipients, including personnel from the Army, paramilitary forces, and state/Union Territory police, were recognized for their courageous acts and devotion to duty.
Jharkhand Raj Bhavan invites INDIA bloc leaders including JMM executive president Hemant Soren today
Jharkhand Raj Bhavan has invited India alliance leaders, including JMM's Hemant Soren, after CM Champai Soren's resignation. The alliance chose Hemant Soren as leader, prompting Champai Soren to step down after just five months. Hemant Soren, released from jail in a money laundering case, is set to take over as Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: 36 dead, nearly 70 hospitalised in Kallakurichi; CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to kin
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: At least 36 people lost their lives and nearly 70 others were hospitalized in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district after consuming illicit arrack laced with poisonous methanol. The incident has prompted arrests and a swift response from authorities, including Chief Minister MK Stalin, who expressed shock and vowed to take strict action against those responsible. Governor RN Ravi also extended condolences and raised concerns about recurring incidents of illicit liquor-related deaths in the state.
Bengal Guv orders on-duty personnel of Kolkata Police to immediately vacate Raj Bhavan premises
West Bengal Governor orders Kolkata Police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises to convert police outpost near North Gate into 'Jan Manch' after recent incident with BJP leader and post-poll violence victims.
WB Guv writes to CM Mamata Banerjee over police disallowing post-poll violence 'victims' from entering Raj Bhavan
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioning why police stopped alleged victims of post-poll violence from entering Raj Bhavan despite permission being issued. Bose visited Maheshwari Bhawan in Burrabazar to meet those affected by violence post Lok Sabha polls. The BJP has accused the TMC of post-poll violence, which the ruling party denies. The police prevented BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and victims from meeting Bose, citing Section 144.
House cat, not leopard: Delhi Police on mysterious animal spotted during Modi Cabinet oath-taking ceremony. Watch viral video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Dignitaries from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. An animal sighted during MP Durga Das's oath drew social media attention. President Droupadi Murmu administered oaths to Modi, 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State, and five MoS with independent charge from the NDA.
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Multi-crore scam claims minister: Nagendra has volunteered to resign, says Dy CM D K Shivakumar
Karnataka's Scheduled Tribe Welfare and Sports Minister B Nagendra offers resignation to maintain Congress party and government integrity, as reported by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Pressure mounted following alleged fund transfers and suicide of an official over the Valmiki Corporation scandal. The CM yet to decide on the resignation amid BJP's demand for ouster.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose directs CM Mamata Banerjee to submit comprehensive report on scams
Referring to a provision of the Constitution, Bose said the chief minister of every state has to communicate with their respective governors all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
FIR against 3 Raj Bhavan officials for 'restraining' woman who accused Guv of molestation
A case was lodged against three officials of Raj Bhavan for wrongfully restraining a woman who accused Governor C V Ananda Bose of molestation. The FIR was lodged at the Hare Street police station. Under Article 361 of the Constitution, no criminal proceedings can be instituted against a governor during his term in office.
Army officials discuss Manipur security situation with Governor
A Raj Bhavan official stated that the Army officials highlighted the security preparedness of the Army and Assam Rifles to handle any contingencies in the state. They also emphasized various measures undertaken to ensure the safety of the populace.
Molestation case: Guv to show CCTV footage to 100 people, except Mamata Banerjee and police
A woman accuses Governor Bose of molestation. Raj Bhavan plans to show CCTV footage to 100 people, excluding Mamata Banerjee and her police. Governor criticizes Mamata Banerjee's 'dirty politics' over the allegation.
Bengal Guv asks staff to ignore any summons by police in sexual harassment probe
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has directed all staffers of Raj Bhavan to ignore any communication from the Kolkata Police in connection with a woman employee's complaint of molestation against him. The direction comes after Kolkata Police constituted an inquiry team to probe into the woman's allegation against the governor.
Looking beyond Ashokan symbolism: Abode of Rashtrapati Bhavan should more aptly reflect the ethos of the Republic
As a normally bubbly awardee confided in hushed tones last week while looking up at the huge chandelier hanging from the 108-feet-high dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan lighting up the Durbar Hall, "It is impossible not to be awed by this room and the occasion!" The magnificence of the marble-columned, soaring central chamber that once held the thrones of the Viceroy and Vicereine is undeniable.
Raj Bhavan urges ECI to act against CEO officials for 'leaking' list of goons to political leaders
The Raj Bhavan in Kolkata has urged the Election Commission of India to identify and take strict action against officials in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal for allegedly leaking names of suspected criminals to political parties. The list compiled by the Raj Bhavan aimed to prevent intimidation of voters and maintain law and order during the elections. This move follows tensions between the governor's office and the state administration.
West Bengal: Raj Bhavan forwarding election complaints received in 'Peace Room' to EC
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh hit out at the Bengal governor and alleged that in the name of the 'Peace Room', Bose was running an "anti-TMC campaign" at the time of an election.
West Bengal Governor directs state govt to remove Education Minister from cabinet for violating MCC
West Bengal Governor instructed action against education minister for violating election rules, potentially leading to his removal from the Cabinet. The directive followed a political meeting at Gour Banga University on 30th March, as per an official statement.
Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns as Telangana governor; likely to contest in Lok Sabha elections with BJP ticket
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is expected to resign from Raj Bhavan, eyeing a BJP candidacy in the Lok Sabha elections from Central Chennai or Puducherry.
Mamata likely to meet PM Modi at Raj Bhavan: official
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. Modi is on a two-day tour in the state, addressing public rallies in Hooghly and Nadia districts and inaugurating government projects.
Governor Ananda Bose asks govt for report on Sandeshkhali in 3 days
Ananda Bose has written to chief secretary B P Gopalika and home secretary Nandini Chakraborty and said Sheikh should be put behind the bars. The governor has told officials that the arrest has to be made within 72 hours while seeking a report from the government, Raj Bhavan sources told ET.
Security bolstered, prohibitory orders clamped in Ranchi ahead of Hemant Soren's questioning by ED
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in key areas of Ranchi ahead of Chief Minister Hemant Soren's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. A three-member team, led by Finance Secretary Prashant Kumar, has been formed to oversee the law and order situation during the questioning.
Security beefed up at Raj Bhavan, CM House as ED team visits Soren's Delhi residence
Security tightened at CM House, Raj Bhavan, and central government offices in Ranchi as Enforcement Directorate investigates Chief Minister Hemant Soren for money laundering. Soren's JMM party protests ED summons. Law and order and traffic movement closely monitored.
ED assault case: Bengal Guv asks authorities to arrest TMC leader, probe his links with terrorists
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has instructed authorities to arrest TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the prime accused in the assault on ED officials, expressing concern that Sheikh may have crossed the border. The governor's directive follows a complaint received in the Peace Room, alleging Sheikh's connections with terrorists and political leaders.
First session of 16th Madhya Pradesh assembly from Dec 18; new MLAs to take oath
The first session of the newly-elected Madhya Pradesh assembly will begin here from December 18 during which MLAs who won in the November 17 polls will take oath, an official said on Thursday. The four-day-long session of the 16th assembly, during which newly-elected members will take oath and other necessary business of the house will be transacted, will end on December 21, the official said.
Hoax call claiming bomb at Raj Bhavan sends Bengaluru cops into tizzy
On the night of December 11, a bomb threat call targeting the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru, India, led to a large-scale police response. The call, originating from Bidar in Karnataka, near the Maharashtra border, claimed that a bomb was planted inside the Governor's official residence and could explode imminently. Subsequent investigations, however, determined it to be a hoax.
Congress in-fighting may delay Revanth Reddy's swearing in as Telangana CM
The swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister of the Congress party in Telangana was postponed due to disagreements among senior leaders. The party's chief, A Revanth Reddy, and several other ministers were scheduled to take the oath of office. However, disagreements arose among senior leaders, including Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Sridhar Babu, and the Komatireddy brothers.
'Petrol bomb' hurled outside TN Raj Bhavan's main gate, police rule out security lapse
The opposition in Tamil Nadu criticized the ruling DMK party after a man threw a Molotov cocktail in front of the Raj Bhavan's main gate. The incident, which occurred outside the official residence of the State Governor, resulted in no damage or injuries. The man responsible, identified as 'Karukka' Vinoth, has multiple pending cases against him and was immediately apprehended.
Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose says he's being 'tracked' by cops
The Governor of West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose, has requested for enhanced security measures at Raj Bhavan, including the installation of jammers and de-bugging the area. He expressed concerns about being "tapped and tracked" and recommended the removal of Kolkata Police personnel from the first floor of Raj Bhavan. Instead, he wants his personal security guards from the CRPF to be stationed there. The governor also suggested frequent shuffling of policemen at Raj Bhavan.
Bengal: Varsity officials not to take orders from government without consulting VC, says Raj Bhavan
"According to the West Bengal State Universities Acts, the Vice Chancellor shall be the principal executive officer of the university and all the other authorities of the universities shall act in accordance with the directions of the respective VCs," a circular issued by the governor's secretariat said.
Nitish government heads for showdown with Bihar Governor over freezing of bank accounts of varsity officials
The Nitish Kumar government appeared to be heading for a showdown with Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Raj Bhavan reversed an order of the state administration to freeze bank accounts of two officials of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur.
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