New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The government has disbursed Rs 680.71 crore as the first instalment of grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in West Bengal for the fiscal 2025-26. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the funds will benefit 3,224 gram panchayats, 335 block…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Imphal Sub-Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached three immovable properties valued at a total of Rs 71 lakh in a money laundering case linked to Manipur University. An ED official stated that the attached properties include one residential property valued at Rs 23.95 lakh, held…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) In a significant step towards bolstering regional security, India and Australia have reaffirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with regional partners to help maintain a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. A Joint Statement issued after the inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue held in Canberra said te two countries…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to union Health Minister JP Nadda, strongly condemning the arrest of a doctor in connection with the recent cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh. It has sought immediate withdrawal of all legal action against him. The MP police has arrested Chhindwara-based Dr Praveen…
Actress calls Rural Tribal Community Efforts ‘Truly Inspirational’ Saunsar: Bollywood actress and founder of The Live Love Laugh Foundation, Deepika Padukone, visited the Saunsar region today to commend local efforts in tackling mental health challenges. Padukone observed community programs run by the Rural Tribal Community Development Institute (RTCDI) in Belgaon and Borgaon, describing the grassroots…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: A crucial meeting of district and assembly in-charges was held today at the Madhya Pradesh Congress office in Bhopal. The discussions centred on strengthening organisational strategy and finalising the action plan for the nationwide movement and signature campaign titled “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” (Leave the Chair, Vote Thief). Addressing the gathering,…
Veteran actor reflects on 40-year journey Balaghat: Veteran Bollywood actor Chunky Panday arrived in Balaghat on October 8 for a local cultural event, taking time to chat with the media at Hotel Mallikharjun. The star expressed delight over his visit, sharing his amusing observation that while he saw “some jungle” en route from Jabalpur, he…
Bhopal: Gautam Nagar police have successfully intercepted a major narcotics trafficking attempt, arresting two men from Uttar Pradesh and recovering over 13 kilograms of cannabis (Ganja) valued at Rs 2.60 lakh. Trapped with Trolley Bags Acting on a tip-off received Wednesday, police identified two suspects near the Gautam Nagar area who were reportedly carrying narcotics…
Madhya Pradesh Quota Battle Drags on Bhopal: The long-awaited final resolution on Madhya Pradesh’s contentious 27% OBC reservation case has been delayed once again. The Supreme Court, which was scheduled to hear the matter today, has deferred proceedings until the second week of November. Solicitor General Seeks More Time The postponement came after Solicitor General…
Inquiry Reveals Blackmail, Action taken 3 Years after the Incident Indore: In a significant development in the Indore TI suicide case, the Madhya Pradesh government has dismissed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ranjana Khode after a departmental inquiry revealed her involvement in blackmailing TI Hakim Singh Panwar. Ranjana, who was posted in Dhar district at the time…
