Arunachal Minister expresses concern  over declining livestock numbers in State

Arunachal Minister expresses concern over declining livestock numbers in State

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | PTI | Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh animal husbandry minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Friday expressed concern over the state's declining livestock numbers and milk productivity and urged department officials to work sincerely to reverse the trend."The current situation is discouraging, with per capita milk availability dropping significantly. We must work sincerely to change this,"...

SC leaves decision on hospitalisation of hunger-striking farmer leader to Punjab government

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday left it to the Punjab Government officials and doctors to decide on the hospitalisation of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said it was the responsibility of the Punjab government...

Delhi youth Congress protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi, demands Amit Shah’s resignation

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Delhi Youth Congress held a protest here on Friday over the FIR against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and detention of Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib in Assam. According to a statement, several Youth Congress workers joined this protest under the leadership of Delhi Youth Congress president Akshay Lakra. They...

India boosts self-reliance in weapon production with Rs 7,628.70 Crore contract

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Giving a boost to self-reliance in weapon production, Ministry of Defence on Friday here signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of Rs 7,628.70 crore. The...

Center raises MSP for copra by Rs 420

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The government on Friday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to Rs 420 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025 with a budget outlay of Rs 855 crore.  A decision in this regard was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)...

States demand higher allocations, special packages, and borrowing flexibility in pre-Budget meeting

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Finance ministers of states demanded an increase in allocation of 50-year interest free loan, while fiscally stressed states like Punjab and Kerala pitched for a special package and borrowing flexibility, sources said. In a pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, states have also urged for higher borrowing limits to...

SC judge emphasises rule of law and road safety

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The  Supreme Court judge Justice Manmohan said on Friday that traffic challans promote "rule of law" by ensuring that the majesty of law is restored and making roads safe for the common man. He was speaking at the inauguration of evening courts for traffic challans in the national capital. Delhi High...

HM highlights strategic importance of Siliguri corridor

Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Saugar Sengupta | Kolkata

In a significant development Union Minister Amit Shah on Friday emphasized the importance of Siliguri corridor in Darjeeling district of North Bengal calling it “very important” insofar as it connected the North East to the rest of the country. “Siliguri corridor is very important. It connects the Northeast states, and SSB’s...

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