SGPC Chief Seeks Probe into Mohali Gurdwara Land Sale
Giani Harpreet Singh, head of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has called for an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of land belonging to a gurdwara in Mohali, Punjab.
Category : State Politics
Kunal Kamra Privilege Hearing Adjourned to March 10
The breach of privilege hearing against comedian Kunal Kamra for a parody song on Dy CM Eknath Shinde has been rescheduled to March 10 after the main complainant was absent.
1.1 Lakh Voters May Miss Electoral Roll in West Bengal
Documents from 1.1 lakh voters submitted during SIR hearings in West Bengal remain unuploaded, risking their exclusion from the final electoral roll on Feb 28, with EC officials citing procedural delays.
Goa MLA Gives 10-Day Ultimatum Over Fish Meal Plant Approval
Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao demands Goa government cancel pollution board's consent for fish meal unit within 10 days, threatening mass agitation over health and corruption concerns.
Kolkata Halts Hawker Evictions, Focuses on Regulation
Kolkata Municipal Corporation announces no eviction drives for unauthorized hawkers, opting for regulation and certification of 54,000 genuine vendors amid concerns over encroachment.
Goa to Get 52% Revenue from Iron Ore Dumps Sale
The Goa government informed the Bombay High Court that 52% of revenue will come from low-grade iron ore dumps on private land, with a 22% premium on IBM prices.
Panaji Residents Launch Campaign Against Mandovi River Casinos
Panaji citizens have initiated a signature campaign demanding the removal of casinos from the Mandovi River, citing environmental and civic issues exacerbated by the industry.
Panaji Residents Launch Campaign to Remove Mandovi River Casinos
Panaji citizens have initiated a signature campaign demanding the removal of casinos from the Mandovi River, citing environmental and civic issues exacerbated by the gaming industry's presence in Goa's capital.
Bihar MLA Demands Review of Liquor Ban, Government Rejects
RLM MLA Madhav Anand calls for detailed assessment of Bihar's 10-year-old prohibition law, citing issues like home delivery and drug use. The government rejects the demand, while political shifts see RLM and RJD members join Congress.
Bihar Speaker Orders 400 Licensed Hunters for Ghorpara Management
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has instructed officials to raise licensed hunters to 400 and simplify the application process for hunting ghorparas, addressing crop damage and compensation issues.
Mangaluru CPM Slams Annual 3% SAS Property Tax Hike
CPM leaders in Mangaluru criticize the city corporation's annual 3% SAS property tax increase, calling it an unfair burden on residents amid economic struggles and administrative failures.
Tejashwi Calls to Unite Thakur and Lalu's Ideals for Poor Uplift
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav urged party workers to blend Karpoori Thakur's socialist vision with Lalu Prasad's principles to champion social justice and secularism, while criticizing the NDA government ahead of Bihar's political battles.
Bihar Signs Rs 468 Crore Tech MoUs at AI Summit
Bihar government signed MoUs worth Rs 468 crore with tech firms at the AI Impact Summit, including a Rs 250 crore research park and AI Centre of Excellence, aiming to generate 10,000 jobs and train 50,000 youth.
Hooda: BJP Targets Congress MLAs to Hide Failures in Haryana
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda alleges BJP is filing FIRs against Congress legislators out of frustration over governance issues, sparking political tensions.
MMC Candidate Sheetal Kumar Razak Found Dead in Jamshedpur
Sheetal Kumar Razak, a candidate for councillor in Mango Municipal Corporation's ward 33, was discovered deceased at his Olidih residence. Preliminary reports suggest cardiac arrest, with police awaiting postmortem results.
Parameshwara: Mangaluru's Law & Order Improved, Data Shows
Home Minister G Parameshwara refuted IT Minister Priyank Kharge's claim that Mangaluru's communal image hurts investment, citing police data showing reduced crime and improved peace.
No Dalit CM Discussion Now, Says Karnataka Home Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated there is no ongoing discussion about appointing a Dalit chief minister, emphasizing governance and budget preparation as current priorities.
194 Bangladeshi Nationals Deported from Meghalaya
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong informed the Assembly that 194 Bangladeshi nationals were deported after serving sentences, with 658 detected since 2021. The state has implemented anti-infiltration measures including check posts and special squads.
Hebbalkar Calls Brother's Remarks on Karnataka CM Change 'Personal'
Karnataka Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar has described her brother MLC Channaraj Hattiholi's comments about a potential leadership change as his personal opinion, emphasizing that such decisions rest solely with the Congress high command
Pappu Yadav Calls Patna Student Death Murder, Seeks CCTV
Purnia MP Rajesh 'Pappu' Yadav has reignited controversy over the death of an 18-year-old medical aspirant in Patna, alleging it was a premeditated murder involving a private hospital and officials, and demanding CCTV footage from the Bihar home minister.
Uttarakhand Budget Session in Gairsain, Congress Slams Short Duration
Uttarakhand government approves a five-day budget session in Gairsain starting March 9, with Governor's address. Opposition Congress demands longer session, citing inadequate time for discussions.
BJP Tribal Allies Strain Over Kokborok Script in Tripura
BJP's ties with TIPRA Motha and IPFT face tension as tribal allies push for Roman script for Kokborok language, while CM opposes foreign scripts.
Mizoram Governor Details Economic Self-Reliance and Youth Plans
Governor Vijay Kumar Singh emphasized making Mizoram economically self-sufficient through agriculture, infrastructure, and industry, while highlighting youth empowerment via skill development and entrepreneurship in his assembly address.
Jharkhand Assembly Budget Session Preparations Underway
Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto convened an all-party meeting ahead of Jharkhand's budget session, while CM Hemant Soren met ruling alliance MLAs to strategize against the Opposition.
Suspended Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed Joins Raijor Dal
Suspended Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed has joined the Raijor Dal, following another Congress MLA's defection. Ahmed announced plans to contest from Mandia, as more legislators consider switching to the BJP-led alliance, potentially reshaping Assam's pol
Sarma Reveals 2014 Congress CM Bid Blocked by Rahul Gandhi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recounts the 2014 political drama where Sonia Gandhi offered him the CM post, only for Rahul Gandhi to intervene, leading to his eventual exit from Congress and joining BJP.
Assam Targets Rs 10 Lakh-Crore Economy by 2028
Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presents Assam's interim budget, projecting the state to become a Rs 10 lakh-crore economy by 2028, ahead of the 2030 target, with significant growth in GSDP and capital expenditure.
Assam Speaker Rejects Motion on CM's Remarks, AIUDF Walks Out
Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary rejected an adjournment motion by AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam seeking discussion on CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's alleged provocative remarks against a community, leading to AIUDF legislators walking out.
Assam Recruitment Cancelled Over Missing Word 'Each' in APSC Order
A single missing word 'each' in government instructions to Assam Public Service Commission led to cancellation of recruitment results after reservation error deprived Moran community of seats.
Kolkata Police Drive Against Illegal Parking Near New Market
Kolkata traffic police launch a sustained campaign to clear illegal parking on JL Nehru Road, issuing challans and using wreckers to tackle vehicles blocking pavements and roads.
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