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New Delhi, March 30 – The Supreme Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the delay by the Gujarat government in deciding on a plea for the premature release of a life convict, warning that failure to adhere to policy timelines could result in "strict legal action", including suo motu...

Patna, March 29 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government has formed a crisis management group to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any potential fallout...

Patna, March 28 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government on Saturday constituted a Crisis Management Group (CMG) to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any...

New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has allocated its controversial bungalow in the Jal Vihar area to Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma, official sources said on Friday.According to sources, Verma has already moved into the government accommodation in south Delhi. "He has been residing in...

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Prisons, Chhattisgarh, regarding the reported deaths of 285 inmates in various prisons across the state over the past four years. Taking the matter suo motu, the Commission has requested a...

Chennai, March 25 – A key association representing ministerial staff in Tamil Nadu’s municipal corporations has approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking special permission to implement a long-delayed government order on promotions that has been stalled due to the enforcement of...

Guwahati, March 25 Panic buying of petrol and diesel was reported from several parts of Assam, including the largest city Guwahati, on Wednesday as reports of a fuel shortage circulated on social media, even as the government affirmed that there was no supply shortage.Long queues were seen in...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner of Delhi in connection with the tragic fire in Palam, southwest Delhi. The incident resulted in the deaths of nine people. Taking the matter suo motu, the NHRC has requested a detailed...

Chandigarh, March 23 The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress have alleged that a PCS officer was subjected to mental harassment by the Moga Deputy Commissioner to ensure that AAP candidates were elected as chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Baghapurana Panchayat Samiti.Shiromani Akali Dal...

Chandigarh, March 22 The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress on Sunday claimed that a PCS officer was subjected to mental harassment by the Moga deputy commissioner to ensure that AAP candidates were elected as chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Baghapurana Panchayat Samiti.Shiromani Akali...

Ranchi, March 21 Senior BJP leader Babulal Marandi wrote to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday, alleging that bulletproof vehicles were not being properly utilized.In the letter, Marandi, who is also the leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, stated that in December...

Kolkata, March 20 – A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Calcutta High Court challenging the transfers of bureaucrats and police officers of the West Bengal cadre ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) since the Model Code of Conduct came into force on Sunday.The...

Srinagar, March 20 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that the Election Commission's efforts to "gerrymander" will not change the results in the West Bengal Assembly elections, expressing confidence that Trinamool Congress will emerge victorious."No amount of effort...

New Delhi, March 19 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee once again questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission in a social media post on Thursday, accusing it of “summarily and arbitrarily” removing “more than 50 senior officials” ahead of the April Assembly polls.She wrote...

Kolkata, March 19 – The newly appointed West Bengal Chief Secretary, Dushyant Nariala, and the state Home Secretary, Sanghamitra Ghosh, visited the Raj Bhavan on Thursday to meet the new Governor, R.N. Ravi.According to a source at the State Secretariat, Nabanna, they spent nearly 30 minutes...

New Delhi, March 19 AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal voiced his support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, stating that she is fighting to protect democracy and accusing the BJP of using the Election Commission (EC) to win the upcoming state assembly elections.The former...

Kolkata, March 19 West Bengal Governor RN Ravi held a private meeting with newly appointed Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariyala, Home Secretary Sanghamitra Ghosh, and senior police officers at Lok Bhavan, a source revealed.The meeting, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, also included DGP...

Kolkata, March 17 West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the EC, alleging that senior administrative and police officers were being transferred ahead of the assembly polls at the behest of the BJP.She warned that the poll body and the...

Bhubaneswar, March 17 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg to submit a report on the devastating fire at the government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, which has claimed 12 lives.While hearing a complaint lodged by Manoj Jena...

Kolkata, March 16 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday night, expressing "deep concern and surprise" over the election panel's orders to transfer four top state officials shortly after the announcement of the assembly elections...