The development comes days after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that donations worth crores of rupees received by the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were stolen.
Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan on Saturday dismissed claims of a Nipah virus outbreak, stating that there is no spread of the virus in the state. He also accused the Opposition of using the situation as a political weapon.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said India’s aspiration to become a developed nation by 2047 will be realised through the strength of its villages, farmers and agricultural sector, stressing that sustainable agriculture, innovation and research will form the foundation of the country’s long-term growth.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday said that strong coordination between the Centre and the state government has played an important role in accelerating development and improving the delivery of welfare programmes.
The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday accused the Odisha Government of neglecting Odia-language education in border areas by failing to release salaries and honorariums to teachers engaged in teaching children of Odia-speaking families in neighbouring states.
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The iconic Vijay Chowk resounded with captivating Indian tunes during the Beating Retreat ceremony today, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
He alleged that ancient Shiva Lingams, historical artifacts, and the statue of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar were damaged at Manikarnika Ghat in the name of construction, which he called a direct attack on Sanatan Dharma.
Upon hearing the news, the ongoing protest at the district headquarters immediately transformed into a celebration. People congratulated each other, showering each other with colored powder (abir and gulal).
The Baikunth-Urkura section is a vital part of the Bilaspur–Raipur-Nagpur main line, which also falls on the Mumbai-Howrah high-density railway network, one of the busiest rail corridors in the country.
The repatriation involved 23 Indian fishermen and 128 Bangladeshi fishermen.
