Month: January 2024

Japan: 24 dead, 97,000 evacuated as over 150 earthquakes rock country on New Year’s Day

Manish Kumar

The earthquake with a 7.6-preliminary magnitude destroyed several buildings and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes, prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground. A tsunami warning was issued for the first time since a massive 2011 earthquake. At least 24 people were confirmed killed after a series of earthquakes, including a powerful one with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter Scale, rocked the country on New Year’s Day. Police and local authorities on early Tuesday reported bodies being pulled out from the…

Japan’s New Year turns chaotic as series of strong tremors hit coastal region

Manish Kumar

The Meteorological Agency said in a nationally broadcast news conference that more major quakes could hit the area over the next week, especially in the next two or three days. Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 pm, one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. It issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level…

Bhajan Lal Cabinet expanded but who emerged as a surprising addition to ministerial lineup? What Ashok Gehlot said?

Manish Kumar

The Bhajan Lal-led BJP government in Rajasthan finally expanded its Council of Ministers on Saturday after a prolonged anticipation, appointing a total of 22 ministers. Among them are twelve cabinet ministers, including Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, who transitioned from the role of MP to MLA. Additionally, ten ministers of state, including five with independent charge, have been appointed. Governor Kalraj Mishra officiated the oath of office for all the ministers at Raj Bhavan. Notably, Surendra Pal Singh TT, the BJP candidate from Karanpur in Sriganganagar district,…

Madhya Pradesh: Portfolios Allocated to Ministers of Mohan Yadav Cabinet– Find Out Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Patel’s Depts in Full List

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CM Mohan Yadav has finalized the portfolios for his cabinet ministers in Madhya Pradesh after an extensive deliberation. Following approval from the Delhi high command, the allocation of ministries within the Mohan Yadav government has been officially disclosed. CM Mohan Yadav has retained several crucial portfolios, including the Home Ministry. Meanwhile, MPs and Union Ministers who became MLAs have been entrusted with significant departments. Key figures like Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Patel have been appointed to pivotal ministries. Vijayvargiya is now responsible for the urban administration department, while Prahlad Patel…

Dr Jitendra visits River Devika Project site, inspects finishing touches

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today  carried out an on-site review of the River Devika Rejuvenation  Project here and inspected the finishing touches in progress on the completion of Rs 190 cr centrally funded Project which is the first of its kind river project in North India and was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2019. Dr Jitendra Singh’s visit to the project was to see the last minute finishing touches…

“New India no more tolerant to ‘let it be’ mindset & believes firmly in ‘let’s do it’ approach”

Manish Kumar

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said that the Government is developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to make India a strategic economy. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of Tezpur University on December 31, 2023 at Tezpur, Raksha Mantri said, the ministry is making all efforts to achieve the target of becoming self-reliant in the defence sector. Highlighting the various steps taken by the Ministry of Defence to achieve Aatmnirbharta in defence, Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that for the first time, the import of arms was restricted.…

PM’s address in the 108th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on

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My dear countrymen. Namaskar. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ means an auspicious opportunity to meet you, and when you meet your family members, it is so pleasing… so satisfying. This is exactly what I feel after meeting you through ‘Mann Ki Baat’. And of course today, this is the 108th episode of our shared journey. For us the importance of the number 108 and its sanctity is a subject of deep study. 108 beads in a rosary, chanting 108 times, 108 divine sites, 108 stairs in temples, 108 bells, this number 108…

PM to visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala on 2nd – 3rd January 2024

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on 2nd & 3rd January 2024. On 2nd January, 2024, at around 10:30 AM, Prime Minister will reach Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He will be the Chief Guest at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.  At around 12 Noon, at a public programme in Tiruchirappalli, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crore related to aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping and higher…

Is Congress planning to make Nitish Kumar I.N.D.I.A bloc’s convenor?

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As the time for Lok Sabha elections is approaching, the differences between this alliance are coming to the fore.In the first big development of 2024 in I.N.D.A bloc, Nitish Kumar can be given a big responsibility in the alliance, sources said. Interestingly, a few days ago, there were reports of the Bihar Chief Minister being unhappy with the bloc. Now according to sources, Congress may consider making Nitish Kumar the convenor of the alliance. In this regard, efforts to contact Nitish Kumar have intensified. Notably, Nitish Kumar had recently attacked…