Month: April 2023

People throng SAD office to pay homage to Parkash Singh Badal; PM pays floral tributes

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Parkash Singh Badal at the Shiromani Akali Dal office here as scores of people and political leaders assembled to pay homage to the five-time Punjab chief minister. Badal had not been keeping well and was admitted to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali near here on April 16 after he complained of uneasiness in breathing. He died on Tuesday aged 95. The Punjab government has declared a holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to the former chief minister. According…

Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar: Kharge criticises PM Modi for not intervening in matter

Manish Kumar

Mallikarjun Kharge noted that India and Qatar are celebrating the 50th year of their diplomatic ties this year and Indians are Qatar’s largest expatriate community. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not intervening to save lives of eight Navy veterans facing death penalty in Qatar. He noted that India and Qatar are celebrating the 50th year of their diplomatic ties this year and Indians are Qatar’s largest expatriate community. “Eight veterans of the Indian Navy, kept in solitary confinement in Qatar since August 2022,…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in setting up small units through loans under PMEGP

Manish Kumar

During the three day visit to Rajasthan, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission,(KVIC) Shri Manoj Kumar took part in several programs and workshops to spread the mantra of  Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi–‘to become a job provider rather than a job seeker’. On April 20th, a workshop was organized on the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) in the presence of  MP of Jaipur, Shri Ramcharan Bohra and Panchayat Samiti members from various Panchayat Samitis, Sarpanch, representatives of Khadi institutions and senior officials of the Commission and on April 21st…

Man Drives Car into Israel Crowd, injures 5, Shot Dead: PM said “Terrorist Attack”

Manish Kumar

A Palestinian man drove his car into a crowd on a Jerusalem street, injuring five people before being shot dead by a passer-by, Israeli police said. Hours earlier, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid on the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp near the West Bank city of Jericho, the latest in a long series of incidents during an upsurge in violence over the past year. “During the activity, two suspects were spotted fleeing the scene. The soldiers responded with live fire. Hits were identified,” the army said. It…

US-listed Chinese stocks have lost over $100 billion in market value as concerns over geopolitical tensions

Manish Kumar

US-listed Chinese stocks have lost over $100 billion in market value in April. American depositary receipts of internet giants slipped and sent the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index lower. Shares of developers may move after the country set up a nationwide real estate registration system, clearing a major technical hurdle for rolling out a long-awaited property tax. investors have quickly trimmed their bets on China’s stocks at a time when the country clashes with the US on various issues. Some investors have already given up their positive stance on Chinese…

PM to address closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam on 26th April

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam on 26th April at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The genesis of the programme lies in the vision of the Prime Minister of promoting the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat through initiatives which bring out and help rediscover the age-old links between people in different parts of the country. With this in mind, the Kashi Tamil Sangamam was organised earlier. The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam takes forward this vision by celebrating the shared culture and heritage…

PM condoles the demise of Shri Parkash Singh Badal

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow on the passing away of the former Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Parkash Singh Badal. In a tweet thread the Prime Minister said: “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics, and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times. Shri Parkash Singh  Badal’s passing away is a personal loss for me.…

pm addressing a programme of Sree Seetharama Swamy Temple in Thrissur via video message

Manish Kumar

Many congratulations to all my brothers and sisters of Kerala and Thrissur on the occasion of Thrissur Pooram festival. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala. Where there is culture, there are traditions, there are also arts. There is spirituality as well as philosophy. There are festivals as well as there is gaiety. I am glad that Thrissur is keeping this heritage and identity alive. Sree Seetha Rama Swamy Temple has been working as a dynamic centre in this direction over the years. I am told that this…

PM dedicates Namo Path, Devka Seafront to the nation in Daman

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation, Namo Path, Devka Seafront in Daman today. Upon arriving at the venue, the Prime Minister interacted with construction workers and also posed for a photograph alongside them. He also visited the Naya Bharat Selfie Point. The 5.45 km Devka Seafront built at a cost of around Rs 165 crores is a one-of-its-kind coastal promenade in the country which is expected to boost the local economy and attract more tourists to the region while making it a hub for leisure and…

OFFICERS OF INDIAN CIVIL ACCOUNTS SERVICE CALL ON THE PRESIDENT

Manish Kumar

The officers of Indian Civil Accounts Service (2018-2021 batches) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 25, 2023). Addressing the officers, the President said that they would be playing an instrumental role in the financial administration of the country. As young Civil Servants they are expected to strive for excellence in public governance and uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution. She said that whichever organisation or department they are posted in, they should be aware of the purpose of their job. In following the process,…