Samrat launches 2,476 projects worth Rs 11,464 Cr Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday launched 2,476 development projects worth Rs 11,464 crore to mark the completion of 100 days of “service, resolve and dedication” of his govt. He said the projects would expand key sectors such as roads, bridges, education, health, irrigation, industry, drinking…
Ranchi: Members of the governing alliance parties in Jharkhand on Saturday hailed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation following weeks of youth-led protests over alleged examination paper leaks and irregularities, calling it a victory for students and democratic mobilisation.Congress MLA and minister Deepika Pandey Singh said the resignation should serve as an “eye-opener” for the…
Muzaffarnagar: Responding to the call of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) on Tuesday held a panchayat near the Muzaffarnagar’s collectorate to protest against the alleged police lathi-charge on students demonstrating at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over NEET examination and education policy.Addressing the gathering, BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said the use of force…
Support pours in for Wangchuk Chandigarh: Holding the Tricolour, copies of the Constitution and hand-painted placards, students and citizens gathered at Sector 17 Plaza on Monday to express solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk and demand accountability over repeated examination paper leaks, particularly those linked to NEET.The demonstration drew students, professionals, retirees and young aspirants, who…
New Delhi: Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) is strengthening higher education-industry linkages by bringing companies and institutions into its research ecosystem, a move aimed at benefiting students.The college has surveyed nearly 200 stakeholders across sectors to identify research problems that students in the fourth-year research programme can work on. The majority expressed willingness to collaborate,…
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu Friday chaired a session with leading industry representatives about strengthening Dwarka’s emergence as a major economic and commercial hub. It focused on policy and infrastructure interventions to improve ease of doing business, facilitate investments and make it a preferred destination for investors.Addressing those from real estate, infrastructure, hospitality and…
Dharwad: A study conducted by the Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research (CMDR), Dharwad, found that while many people are not fully familiar with the technical aspects of the GST, they largely recognise its benefits in improving transparency, widening the tax base and making the tax system more organised.The study, titled ‘Socioeconomic Impact of GST: Both…
Health minister Nishant Kumar displays his certificate after being elected unopposed to the Bihar legislative council on Thursday Patna: Amid opposition attacks on the NDA over crime and corruption, state health minister Nishant Kumar on Thursday asserted that there would be no compromise on crime, corruption or communalism and pledged to carry forward the state’s…
Chief minister V D Satheesan presents the White Paper in assembly T’puram: CPM has alleged that the White Paper presented by UDF govt on Thursday hinted the govt plans to aggressively pursue privatization policies being pushed by NDA govt at Centre.CPM state secretariat alleged that UDF govt has plans to retreat from welfare schemes and…
Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak during TOI conclave Lucknow: Referring to the perception of Uttar Pradesh in the past, when workers from the state were humiliated in other parts of the country, and how the situation has changed now, Deputy Chief minister Brajesh Pathak said, “Migrants from UP who moved to other parts of the…
