Comprehensive Security arrangements at stations to streamline passenger flow: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, 19 March (HS): Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw while said in the replying to the question in Loksabha said that each railway station has unique operational challenges due to varying passenger movement patterns during the festivals. For the security arrangements and to streamline passenger flow, station specific plans are made involving all…

DMK MP Urges Centre to Prioritize PM's North-South River Linking Promise

DMK MP Urges Centre to Prioritize PM's North-South River Linking Promise

Chennai, 19 March (H.S.) : DMK MP, TKS Elangovan, has appealed to the Centre to expedite the implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious North-South River Linking project, which aims to connect the Ken and Betwa rivers. The project, launched in December 2024, is part of India’s National River Linking Project (NRLP) and is expected…

Controversies shroud appointment of two new members of West Bengal Information Commission

Controversies shroud appointment of two new members of West Bengal Information Commission

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Controversies have started surfacing over the appointment of two new members of the West Bengal Information Commission the official announcement of which was made on Wednesday evening. One of the two new members is Sanchita Kumar, the wife of the current Director General of West Bengal Police Rajeev Kumar. A retired…

Factional violence in Churachandpur, one killed, vandalism, several injured, curfew imposed

Imphal, 19 March (HS): One person has been killed while several others were injured in fresh violence between the Zomi and HMar tribal communities on the outskirts of Manipur’s Churachandpur district headquarters. The deceased has been identified as 53-year-old Lalropui Pakhumate. State police headquarters sources said on Wednesday that the clash took place on the…

Telangana's Budget: Key Takeaways from Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka's Presentation

Hyderabad, 19 March (H.S.): On March 19, Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, presented the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget has a total outlay of ₹3.04 lakh crore, with ₹2.27 lakh crore allocated for revenue expenditure and ₹36,504 crore for capital expenditure. This budget focuses on key…

Ukraine won’t cede territory in ceasefire talks: Zelensky

Ukraine won’t cede territory in ceasefire talks: Zelensky

Helsinki, March 19 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that while Kyiv seeks a ceasefire, it will not accept any territorial concessions to Russia. Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelensky arrived in Finland on Tuesday afternoon for a one-day official visit, during which he met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. At a joint…

India's First Astronauts Prepare for Historic Space Mission

India's First Astronauts Prepare for Historic Space Mission

NEW DELHI, 19 March (H.S.) : Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of the Department of Space, announced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the four astronauts chosen for Gaganyaan, India’s inaugural human spaceflight mission, have been kept away from the public eye to prevent any distractions during their acclimatization and training programs. The minister also…

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji Demands Answers on TASMAC Raid

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji Demands Answers on TASMAC Raid

Chennai, 19 March (H.S.): Tamil Nadu Electricity and Prohibition Minister V Senthil Balaji has questioned the basis of the recent raids on the state-owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), alleging irregularities. The minister’s inquiry comes amidst accusations of a massive scam involving TASMAC, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovering documents linked to the…

Delhi Assembly Launches 'Best MLA of the Year' Award, Inspired by 'Best Parliamentarian' Title

Delhi Assembly Launches 'Best MLA of the Year' Award, Inspired by 'Best Parliamentarian' Title

NEW DELHI, 19 March (H.S.) : Today, Vijender Gupta, the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, announced the introduction of the ‘Best MLA of the Year’ award. The Parliament of India also has this kind of award called Best Parliamentarian. This prestigious annual honour has been created to recognize and encourage outstanding legislative accomplishments. The primary…

Kuki-Zomi-Hmar CSOs Appeal for Peace Amid Fresh Violence in Churachandpur

Kuki-Zomi-Hmar CSOs Appeal for Peace Amid Fresh Violence in Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur), 19 March (HS): Civil society organizations representing the Kuki, Zomi, and Hmar communities have issued peace appeals after renewed violence erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The appeals emphasize communal harmony and urge an immediate end to hostilities. Two joint statements, released on March 19, highlight the shared history of these communities and stress…