HLC approves Rs 4,645 cr for recovery and reconstruction projects across nine states

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of union Home Minister Amit Shah, today approved a number of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects having total outlay of Rs. 4645.60 crore. Nine states — Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh — will benefit, a…

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Delhi govt taking steps for elderly, Rs 20 cr to be spent on new recreation centres: Indraj

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh extended greetings to the senior citizens, saying the state government is consistently working for their security, dignity and ensuring a fulfilling life. Indraj said the government is continuously working on new schemes for senior…

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India-Russia Strategic Partnership continues to develop dynamically across the board : Sergey Lavrov

New Delhi/Moscow, Oct 1 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today said the Strategic Partnership between India and Russia continues to develop dynamically across the board with trade, economic ties, scientific and technological collaboration and cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries on the rise. Welcoming the organisers and participants of the first Tatarstan-India…

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Delhi CM performs Kanya Pujan

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today performed the traditional ‘Kanya Pujan’ (worship of young girls) on the auspicious occasion of Shardiya Navratri on the day of ‘Maha Navami’ at the government girls school in Haiderpur, North- West Delhi. The CM stated that the Delhi government is committed to ensuring a bright…

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PM Modi flags demographic imbalance as emerging national security challenge

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today cautioned against the pressing challenges stemming from demographic shifts which are undermining social equality and national cohesion and said the gravity of demographic imbalances pose greater threat than even infiltration. Pointing out that infiltration and foreign influence have long posed threats to India’s unity, the…

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BRO Project Swastik marks 65 years of service, resilience, engineering excellence in Sikkim

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Swastik today celebrated its 65th Raising Day, commemorating decades of unwavering service, resilience and engineering excellence in Sikkim’s challenging high-altitude terrain. On this occasion, Director General BRO Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan lauded the unwavering dedication of BRO and urged continued commitment to their mission…

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