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The Local Government Minister, Balkar Singh, held a review meeting to assess ongoing projects and urged officials to expedite development work. The Information and Public Relations Minister, Chetan Singh Jauramajra, and Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Balbir Singh, were present at the meeting. During the meeting, Balkar Singh assured that the government has ample funds for development projects. Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats requiring additional funds were instructed to submit comprehensive proposals with action plans to the headquarters in Chandigarh. Singh emphasized the need to collaborate with MLAs to align development plans with local needs. Projects under various schemes, such as…

Following Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent return to the NDA fold, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asserted that the political dynamics are far from settled, declaring that the `game is not over yet` and forecasting the eventual demise of JD-U in 2024. Tejashwi expressed disappointment with Nitish Kumar's latest political move but maintained that the contest is ongoing. He stated, `Nitish Kumar may change sides, but the game is still in progress. Just wait and watch. I am not angered but disappointed with Nitish Kumar for switching back to the NDA.` Assuring that he will patiently present his case to…

Three US soldiers lost their lives, and 25 others sustained injuries in a drone strike targeting a US base near the Syrian border in Jordan. The incident marked the first casualties of US service personnel in the region since the onset of the Hamas-Israel war on October 7. Conflicting reports suggest the attack occurred either in Jordan or Syria. President Joe Biden attributed the strike to Iran-backed military groups operating in Syria and Iraq, expressing sorrow for the soldiers' sacrifice and vowing to hold those responsible accountable at a time and manner of the United States' choosing. Three US troops…

The struggling tea industry in Assam is seeking robust promotion, especially in international markets, to explore new avenues, according to Nalin Khemani, Chairman of Bharatiya Chai Parishad. Khemani urged the commerce ministry to focus on enhancing exports and promoting Assam's tea globally. He highlighted the oversupply in the domestic market and lackluster export demand. Advocating for a tea promotion policy, he suggested that the government engage with the Tea Board to facilitate entry into new overseas markets. Speaking ahead of the Union interim budget, Khemani emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges faced by the tea…

In anticipation of the upcoming rain and winter storm expected to persist through the week, Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Security has initiated a program to provide hotel accommodations for homeless individuals in need of shelter. According to guidelines issued by the ministry to social services departments in local authorities, the ministry will cover the expenses for lodging in hotels, amounting to up to 468 shekels (USD 130) per person for a duration of up to three nights. Extensions beyond this period will require approval from the ministry's supervision. In compliance with the ministry's directive, local authorities are coordinating…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has designated Atul Sharma as the Media In-Charge for Mohali District, while Dr. Harmeet Singh has been entrusted with the role of District Treasurer, as part of the party's preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. According to party insiders, these appointments are a routine part of the party's organizational restructuring. AAP appoints new District Media In charge and Treasurer in Mohali Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appointed Atul Sharma as District Mohali Media In- Charge, and Dr Harmeet Singh has been assigned the responsibility of District treasurer in preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.…

Workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) initiated a 'padyatra' (protest rally) from Keragodu village to the District Collector's office on Monday in response to the removal of a saffron flag from a 108-foot flagpole in the village. Notably, the BJP and JDS are allies in the National Democratic Alliance. Simultaneously, heightened security measures have been implemented, and Section 144 has been enforced in Keragodu due to escalating tensions. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) restricts gatherings of four or more people in a specified area. Former Village Panchayat vice president, Virupaksha, clarified…

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to engage with students at the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event, a gathering of 'exam warriors.' Expressing anticipation, PM Modi shared on X, `I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow at 11 am for 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'!`The 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative is part of the broader 'Exam Warriors' movement, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at fostering a stress-free environment for young individuals.In a press conference on Sunday, Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, discussed the unique interactive program, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha,' where students, parents, and teachers from across the…

Three students were drowned while swimming in Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on Sunday, police said. Class 8 students N. Nagasai Karthikya and K. Prashanth and intermediate second year student Gagan, all residents of Vijayawada, had gone for swimming in the afternoon. S.K. Shahrukh, another student accompanying them, did not enter the water and was sitting on the river embankment. Even before locals could respond to his cries for help, the trio drowned. On receipt of information, police and fire fighting personnel reached the spot and began the search for the missing boys. They later found the bodies of…

An Indian student, working part-time at a convenience store in US's Georgia was brutally beaten to death with a hammer by a homeless man he and other employees had been helping for the past couple of days, the police said as quoted by media reports. The incident in which Vivek Saini, 25, was killed occurred on January 18, local channel WSB-TV reported on Sunday. Witnesses say Vivek was attacked with a hammer by a homeless man at the Chevron Food Mart at Snapfinger and Cleveland Road in Lithonia on January 18 late night. Workers at the Food Mart said since…