regional development

Washington, April 12 India's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is based on informed academic and policy discussions, said India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, while addressing a major conference in Texas.Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual address at the...

Raipur, April 11 So far, over 4,100 manuscripts have been reported from eight districts in Chhattisgarh under the Centre's Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey, officials said on Saturday.The initiative, launched in March, aims to document and preserve manuscripts and make them accessible...

Imphal, April 10 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasized the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal.During his maiden visit to the...

Imphal, April 10 Describing Manipur as a “Mini India” with 36 communities safeguarding its territorial integrity, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed the need for unity and inclusive development during his visit to the Senapati district.The chief minister lauded civil...

Kolkata, April 10 Seeking to consolidate its hold over north Bengal, a region that has often proven to be the BJP's strongest bastion in the state, the saffron party on Friday packed its election manifesto with a string of promises aimed at addressing the region's long-standing sense of neglect...

Panaji, April 9 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday that the presence of hardworking people from Rajasthan in Goa strengthens the state's cultural diversity and economic prosperity.Birla, who is in Goa to inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII...

Panaji, April 9 Coastal states have turned challenges into opportunities, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated this while serving as the chief minister of Gujarat, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday.Delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday called for the concrete and effective implementation of the state's long-term vision to emerge as a leading state in per capita income.He said the period between 2026 and 2030 is extremely crucial for Maharashtra and the...

Amaravati, April 8 A World Bank delegation met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday to discuss investment potential and infrastructure development in Amaravati.Naidu briefed the delegation on the progress of the new capital city and the ongoing infrastructure...

New Delhi, April 7 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a three-day visit to Washington DC, starting Wednesday, to review the full range of India-US relations.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misri's trip from April 8-10 will provide an opportunity to advance ongoing...

Jammu, April 6 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from the Jammu division under the rehabilitation assistance scheme on Monday, urging the appointees to serve with dedication, integrity, and compassion.Expressing solidarity with the families, the CM...

New Delhi, April 6 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday to present a comprehensive development plan for the Bastar region in a "post-Maoist scenario," officials said on Monday.The high-profile...

Bhubaneswar, April 4 The Centre has approved ₹447.11 crore for the upgrade of the national highway in the Nuapada and Bolangir districts of Odisha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday.The Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section, covering a total length of 103.52 km of NH-353 and NH-59, will be...

Bhubaneswar, April 4 The Centre has given in-principle approval for Stage-1 forest clearance for the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, officials said on Saturday.The greenfield airport project, proposed by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in 2021, has received...

Amaravati, April 3 Despite alleged conspiracies orchestrated by the opposition YSRCP, Amaravati's status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh has received unanimous support from the country, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday.Addressing a press conference, Naidu asserted that after...

Guwahati, April 3 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted his government's development efforts in the Barak Valley and expressed confidence in the growing support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across Upper Assam.Emphasizing the importance of decentralized...

Guwahati, April 2 – The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) on Thursday unveiled its “People’s Manifesto” for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), placing the full implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord and inclusive development at the centre of its upcoming Assam Assembly campaign...

Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday hailed the Lok Sabha's passage of the Bill recognizing Amaravati as the state's sole capital as a "historic moment" for the people of the state.The Minister said the decision reflects the fulfillment of the aspirations of...

Beijing/Islamabad, April 1 China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point plan to end the West Asia conflict, calling for the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region and the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday after...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s stability amidst global energy and geopolitical challenges, particularly in West Asia, while sharply criticizing the Congress for “undermining” national unity and “spreading rumors”.Speaking after launching...