The Karnataka government is taking a strong stand against the drug menace by forming a ministerial task force and planning to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence with strict punishments. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards drugs and highlighted the increasing concern of synthetic drugs in the state. The task force will…
The Telangana government is taking steps to ensure the effective implementation of the newly unveiled MSME policy. They will be setting up a special steering committee under the industries minister to monitor the delivery of the policy and track its progress. The committee will include representatives from industry associations and will be led by a…
Opposition leader V D Satheesan criticized the government for errors in the Wayanad disaster relief memorandum, stating that no funds were spent despite claims. He emphasized the efforts of volunteers and organizations in providing food and burying bodies. Satheesan raised concerns about exaggerated expenditure claims and demanded transparency in fund utilization. He also highlighted the…
The State Human Rights Commission chairperson, Justice Alexander Thomas, is questioning the government for not following through on their order to provide compensation to the families of the five youths who died in an accident at Kovalam beach in 2015. The commission has demanded an explanation from the principal secretary of the revenue department and…
The state government in Thiruvananthapuram is working on setting up logistics parks in Vizhinjam and neighboring areas to support businesses related to the upcoming international transshipment port. Awareness campaigns are being conducted to inform residents about the benefits and potential for job creation. The logistics parks will cover 600 acres and land pooling is being…
The 130-year-old Govt Lower Primary School at Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram is set to be relocated to make room for the Vattiyoorkavu junction and road development project. The school will be moved to a new location on a 50-cent plot along the Mannarakonam-Melathumele Road, with funds allocated from the MLA for the construction of a new…
The Union Cabinet has accepted the Kovind committee report on One Nation One Poll, which recommends simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, assembly, and local body elections. An implementation group will be formed to execute the recommendations, including creating a common electoral roll and voter ID cards. The report suggests 18 constitutional amendments for the transition…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet has approved a proposal for “one nation, one election,” aiming to conduct Lok Sabha and state polls simultaneously to reduce expenses and logistical challenges. The government is seeking consensus before introducing the bill in Parliament. PM Modi views this as a step towards enhancing democracy. The opposition has criticized the…
The Telangana government is all set to launch its MSME Policy on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This policy aims to address the challenges faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, which are crucial for the economy. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and other key officials will be participating in the launch event in Hyderabad. Industry…
Home Minister Amit Shah spoke at a campaign rally in Kishtwar district, stating that the Modi government is determined to eliminate terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. He urged voters to defeat the National Conference-Congress alliance, who he accused of making promises to release terrorists if elected. Shah assured the audience that under the Modi government,…