Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus
Travellers seeking international getaways have reason to rejoice as direct flight services between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and Bangkok officially resume today. After a temporary suspension of approximately three months, flight operations on this popular route are back on track, boosting tourism, business, and cultural ties between Odisha and Thailand. Flight Schedule [] The post Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Three boys swept away at Visakhapatnams Rushikonda beach; search on
The boys were part of a group of students from Madhurawada who had come to the beach on the holiday; marine police, local swimmers and a scuba team join the search
Ara derailment: Despite Railway Board warning, officials deployed crew without proper route learning
The records show that the loco pilot last operated a train on the Prayagraj-Patna route on December 16, 2025, after which he was deployed on other routes
Three Youth Go Missing at Vizag's Rushikonda Beach
Three youths went missing in the sea near Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service to more than 120 Indian cities
Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities across India, doubling its footprint in two weeks as the e-commerce giant steps up its delivery network ahead of the festive season. The service is now available in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, Amazon said in a statement on Friday. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen goods. Orders are fulfilled through a network of nearly 800 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres, the company said. We are delighted to take ultra-fast deliveries with Amazon Now to India's hinterland - from Amritsar & Abohar in the north to Kochi & Changanassery in the south - ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Amazon Now continues to be the ...
Wildlife photography exhibition to showcase Andhra Pradesh biodiversity in Vizag
Twenty-three photographers from four States will showcase Andhra Pradeshs rich biodiversity through 150 photographs at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam
Suspect Arrested for Assaulting Female Police Officers in Patna
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Patna for allegedly assaulting female police officers during a patrol. Suspect Arrested for Assaulting Female Police Officers in Patna
On Camera, Patna Woman Cop Slaps Man Misbehaving With Her, He Hits Her Back
The incident took place when a team of 'police didi' was patrolling the area.
Election Commission making a mockery of the Constitution: Dipankar
He said this during a Jan Sunwai (public hearing) in Patna on the issue of wrongful SIR deletions in Bihar. The hearing was based on the findings of a voter verification survey conducted by the party in ten assembly constituencies.
Andhra got rain on just 46 of 122 monsoon days this season, against a normal of 75 to 90
Only one day brought very heavy rain, in Visakhapatnam district; Annamayya had 11 rainy days, and the IMD forecasts below-normal rain for October
Patna youth arrested for misbehaviour, scuffle with woman cop
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Patna for allegedly misbehaving with and scuffling with female police personnel during a patrol, police said. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Ramkrishna Nagar locality in Patna. According to a police statement issued late Thursday night, the incident took place around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday near the Khemnichak-Subhashnagar intersection under the Ramkrishna Nagar police station area. According to police, a team of female personnel was on patrol in the area when they noticed three youths allegedly engaged in suspicious activity and stopped them for questioning. Police said one of the youths allegedly misbehaved with and scuffled with the female personnel during the interaction. When the officers attempted to detain the three youths, all of them allegedly fled the spot. A case was subsequently registered against three unidentified persons, police said. Following the incident, police launched an investigation to identify the three youths. According to the police, Pradeep Kumar was identified with the help of CCTV footage and local intelligence and was subsequently arrested. Police said raids are being conducted at various locations to trace and arrest the two other accused persons, who remain at large. An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sahita at Ramkrishna Nagar police station against three accused. The incident comes amid several recent cases involving alleged attacks or obstruction of police personnel in Bihar. Police said further action would be taken based on the investigation and evidence collected in the case. The incident has also brought attention to the 'Police Didi' initiative, under which female police personnel are deployed around schools and colleges to address issues such as obscene comments, harassment and stalking, and to improve the safety of women and girls. The initiative was introduced by the Bihar government with the objective of creating a safer environment around educational institutions.
Karnataka drought-hit Taluks rise to 217 after 40 added
Bengaluru: The number of drought-affected taluks in Karnataka has risen to 217 after the state government added another 40 taluks to the list. The latest decision means that just 23 of the states 240 taluks are currently outside the drought-hit category. The 40 taluks added in the latest phase are Channapatna, Kanakapura, Harohalli, Jagalur, Piriyapatna, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries
Bihar: Eight police personnel, chowkidar suspended in Munger FIR manipulation case
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) Eight police personnel and a chowkidar posted at Mufassil Police Station have been suspended following an inquiry into alleged discrepancies and manipulation of facts in an FIR related to a liquor case. The action followed an investigation that reportedly found evidence of serious negligence and discrepancies in how the case was handled. Superintendent of Police (SP) Syed Imran Masood ordered the immediate suspension of the eight police personnel and the chowkidar. The SP also sent a recommendation to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to suspend Mufassil Police Station SHO and Police Inspector Rajesh Kumar. The action has caused concern within the police department and prompted a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the case. According to the SP, police received information about the alleged distortion of facts while registering liquor-related cases within the Mufassil Police Station area. The Circle Police Inspector conducted an initial inquiry, which reportedly found the involvement of Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Nurain Ansari. The Circle Police Inspector suspended both officers on September 26. The DSP (Headquarters) was subsequently tasked with conducting a detailed investigation. The inquiry team visited the police station, examined CCTV footage and official records, and questioned personnel involved in the raid. Investigators reportedly found evidence of discrepancies in the facts recorded in the FIR and subsequently identified the involvement of additional police personnel. The suspended personnel are Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Nurain Ansari and Virendra Kumar; Constables Mannu Kumar, Prashant Kumar (QRT Hasanpur), Nilesh Kumar Paswan, Suraj Kumar and Vinod Singh Yadav. Mufassil Police Station chowkidar Krishnadev Paswan was also suspended in the case. Additional SHO Mithilesh Kumar Kunal has been assigned charge of Mufassil Police Station following the action against the personnel. The recommendation regarding SHO Rajesh Kumar will now be considered at the DIG level. The inquiry has brought renewed focus to a liquor seizure conducted by Mufassil Police on September 18 in the diara area of Sitacharan village, located across the Ganga. During the operation, police reportedly seized country-made mahua liquor and transported it to the police station by boat. Questions were subsequently raised about how the case was handled, particularly because an FIR reportedly had not been registered even days after the seizure. A video purportedly related to the liquor seizure later circulated on social media, prompting further scrutiny of the police action.
Rly board launches voluntary cleanliness drive at Patna Junction
PU marks 109 years without Foundation Day celebrations
CPI(ML) slams poll panel over SIR row
Bihar: Congress names new media team under talent hunt initiative
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday announced a new media and publicity team for Bihar under its National Talent Hunt initiative. According to a press release issued by Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera, Asit Nath Tiwari has been appointed State Media Convenor. Gyan Ranjan and Pankaj Yadav have been appointed State Media Vice-Chairpersons, while Tabrez Hasan, Rajeev Mehta and Amit Kumar have been named Regional Coordinators. The party has also announced its new panel of State Spokespersons. The panel includes Ahtesham Ahmed, Amar Azad Paswan, Arti Rai, Chandra Bhushan Rajput, Er. Kamal Kamlesh, Ibrar Ahmed Raza, Kunal Thakur, Nadeem Akhtar Ansari, Nidhi Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Priyanka Pushp, Prof. Anita Kumari, Raj Aditya, Samant Pradhan, Shishir Kumar Kaundilya, Shubham Singh, Sudheer Sharma and Vivek Hari. The Congress has also named its State Media Panellists. The list includes Abhishek Kumar Jha, Advocate Md. Mazharul Bari, Aman Kumar Yadav, Amarjeet Ram, Arun Pathak, Brajesh Kumar, Satyendra Kumar, Er. Karun Nandan Paswan, Hazi Parvez Siddiqui, Khusboo Kumari, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Menka Kumari, Mrinal Anamay, Pramod Kumar Pandey, Rekha Singh, Rohit Kumar Chouhan, Sardar Heera Singh Bagga, Shashank Ranjan, Snehshish Vardhan, Sundaram Pathak, Suraj Kumar Ray and Suresh Mukhiya Bind. The party has announced 15 State Researchers, including Akhlaquer Rahman Siddique, Amit Kumar Yadav, Amar Nath, Anand Kumar, Brajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Shashikant, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Mohammad Zishan, Mumtaz Ali, Neeraj Kumar, Owaisi Ahmed, Sundar Prasad Singh and Vibhash Kumar. The Congress has also named State Publicity Coordinators, including Kumar Kaushal Kishor, Md. Nauman, Mithilesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Singh, Pramod Singh, Prashant Bhaskar, Raj Aditya, Rashid Warsi, Sachin Kumar, Saif Alam and Santosh Kumar. The party has also announced 20 District Spokespersons, including Akhtar Ali, Aman Kumar Minati, Ashfaq Khan, Ashok Kumar Nishad, Binay Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Gunjan Kumar, Hareram Mahto, Hussain Imam, Mahfooz Alam, Mukesh Dayal, Md. Modassir Hayat, Md. Saif Ali, Nicky Jha, Nikhil Anurag, Rajiv Kumar, Samir Kumar, Satyam Raj, Shiv Ram Pravesh Jha and Yashwant Kumar Chaman. The Bihar Congress launched its National Talent Hunt program in February 2026 to identify and select individuals for roles such as spokespersons, media panelists, researchers and publicity coordinators. The initiative was designed to identify, train and empower people who could represent the party at the district, state and national levels. The programme also envisaged research teams to prepare fact-based content and policy material, along with publicity coordinators to disseminate the partys message through various platforms. The party had earlier announced a state-level committee to oversee the Bihar talent hunt exercise, with the program organized across different regions before a final selection process in Patna. The latest appointments are part of the Congress effort to implement the AICCs national-level Mukhar Awaaz initiative in Bihar and strengthen its media, research and publicity apparatus at the state and district levels.
Gandhi Jayanti: 44 elderly, ailing prisoners to walk free from Bihar jails today
Gandak breaches two more bunds in Saran, Muzaffarpur; IAF joins relief operations
Glaucoma can steal sight without warning: Doctors
Field policing, hotspot monitoring to be intensified in Bihar
AIPL Season 1 to begin in Visakhapatnam on October 2
Bobby Kumar: From Kankarbagh park to Asian Games podium
Teacher held for allegedly showing obscene clips to girls in Supaul govt school
Gadkari, CM review key highway, expressway projects in Bihar
Rohini visits parents in Patna after months
Seven more cops suspended over lapses in Munger liquor case
Negative perception of states higher education must change: Governor
Council polls: Anants roadshow for Jan Suraaj pick rattles JD(U)
Gadkari assures Centres support for infrastructure projects in Bihar
AAP names four candidates for Bihar council polls
Injections, smack emerge as major drug seizures in city
HDK urges Centre to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination
'Sully' To Gimli, Sioux To Patna: When Pilots Got It Unbelievably Right
Captain Smit Machchhar fought off his co-pilot after being stabbed and opened the cockpit door, saving 174 people.
Two youths drown while trying to save bicycle in Ganga
Visakhapatnam district bags 10 Swachh Andhra awards
Bihar: Prashant Kishor welcomes Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) MLA Anant Singh has emerged as a key focus of Bihars political discourse after openly supporting Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates Legislative Council election. The development has also triggered speculation about whether Singh could eventually move closer to Jan Suraaj. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, during his visit to Darbhanga on Thursday, welcomed Singhs support for the partys campaign. The entire society stands in support of Jan Suraaj for the betterment and transformation of Bihar. If Anant Singh also stands in support of this change, he is welcome, Kishor said. His remarks have added to speculation about Singhs political course, although he has not announced that the Mokama MLA intends to leave the JD(U) or formally join Jan Suraaj. Anant Singh, popularly known as Chhote Sarkar, has openly backed Anuj Singh, Jan Suraajs candidate from the Patna Graduates constituency, against JD(U) incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. On Thursday, Singh accompanied Anuj Singh during his nomination filing and joined a roadshow with his supporters. He has indicated that he will campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate in the constituency. The development has brought Singhs long-running differences with Neeraj Kumar into sharper focus. Singh has previously maintained that his opposition to Neeraj Kumar is personal rather than a dispute with the JD(U) as a political organisation. The developments have also drawn the JD(U) leadership's attention. Reports said the matter had reached party president Nitish Kumar amid discussions over Singhs public support for a rival candidate. Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has added to questions about how the JD(U) will respond to an elected party MLA campaigning against its official candidate in the council election. Party leaders have previously attempted to address the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, but the rivalry has continued to surface publicly. Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary, who has been associated with Anant Singh, said the party was looking into the issue. Choudhary said he had not attended the meeting and, therefore, could not comment in detail on what was discussed. The remarks came as the JD(U) leadership faced questions over Singhs decision to support Anuj Singh despite Neeraj Kumar being the partys official candidate for the Patna Graduates constituency.
SCoR conducts mega cleanliness drive at Visakhapatnam railway station
Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical Systems set up medical imaging spare-parts hub in Chennai
The new facility will complement the Visakhapatnam centre, supporting hospitals and diagnostic centres with demand-driven access to critical imaging components
Anant Singh joins Jan Suraaj candidate's nomination in Patna MLC poll, rift with JDU out in open?
A fresh rift appears to have surfaced within Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) ahead of the election to the Patna Graduate MLC seat, with party MLA Anant Singh openly backing the Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh. Anant Singh on Wednesday joined Anuj Singh's nomination rally and arrived at the venue in an open jeep along with a large number of his supporters. While Anuj Singh went inside the office to file his nomination papers, Anant Singh remained outside in the open jeep.
Ganjam Politics Stunned as Naveen Patnaik Threatens Action Against Party Rebels
BJD President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has issued a stern, uncompromising warning to individuals creating chaos and indiscipline within his home turf of Hinjili and Sheragada. The BJD supremo made these remarks during a meeting with local leaders and party workers at Naveen Niwas. Addressing the gathering, Patnaik expressed deep dissatisfaction with [] The post Ganjam Politics Stunned as Naveen Patnaik Threatens Action Against Party Rebels appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhagalpur DM, SSP inspect ferry services after Vikramshila Setu closure
16-year-old boy dies, friend hurt as truck hits bike on Ara-Patna bridge
Bihar Dalits block funeral procession, say path meant for temple
Patna: Dalits in Bihar allegedly blocked the funeral procession of a Muslim man, claiming the path was reserved for building a temple. The incident occurred in the Meknabeda village of Darbhanga district. Relatives and neighbours of the deceased Muslim resident were carrying his body toward the burial site when heavy rains made the mourners take Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JD(U)'s Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj candidate in Bihar MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The contest for the Patna Graduates constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council has gained added attention after JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Dr Anuj Kumar Singh against his own partys nominee, incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. Anant Singh was present with Anuj Singh when the Jan Suraaj candidate filed his nomination on Thursday. He has also announced that he will campaign for Anuj Singh in the constituency. The development has brought the long-standing differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar into the spotlight and added an intra-party dimension to an already closely watched contest. The JD(U) has once again fielded Neeraj Kumar from the Patna Graduates constituency. Kumar is the partys chief spokesperson and a former minister, and is seeking a fourth consecutive term in the Legislative Council. Anant Singh, meanwhile, has made clear that his opposition is directed at Neeraj Kumar rather than the JD(U) as a whole. He has publicly pledged to campaign for Anuj Singh and work for Neeraj Kumars defeat. Both Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar are associated with the Mokama-Barh region, and differences between the two leaders have previously featured in Bihars political discourse. Their rivalry has now become part of the campaign surrounding the Patna Graduates election. Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh from the Patna Graduates seat, while the RJD has also entered the contest with its own candidate. The presence of candidates from the three political formations has made the constituency one of the closely watched contests in the council elections. Anant Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has further highlighted the political significance of the contest, particularly because Singh is an elected JD(U) MLA while Neeraj Kumar is the partys official candidate for the same seat. Elections are being held for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council -- four Graduate constituencies and four Teachers constituencies. The Graduates constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi, while the Teachers constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran. Polling is scheduled for October 23, with counting and declaration of results scheduled for October 27. The nomination process began with the issuance of the election notification on September 29. Candidates can file nominations until October 6, scrutiny will take place on October 7, and the last date for withdrawal is October 9. The election process is scheduled to conclude by October 31.
Adani Green Energy expands BESS capacity, achieves 70% of FY27 target
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has expanded its operational battery energy storage system capacity to 6.63 GWh, which can store enough clean energy to power around two million homes a day. With this, the company has achieved almost 70 per cent of the company's target for FY27. The 6.63 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supports peak electricity demand of cities like Nagpur, Patna or Vizag for several hours. The company now accounts for more than 50 per cent of India's operational BESS capacity of about 12.6 GWh, AGEL said in a statement on Thursday. The Adani Group entity said it has achieved the 6.63 GWh milestone within 14 months of commencing on-site BESSconstruction at Khavda, and is on track to add over 10 GWh of BESS capacity in 2026-27. As of June 2026, AGEL had 3.55 GWh of operational BESS capacity. The company is targeting 50 GWh of storage capacity over the next 5 years. The BESS uses lithium-ion battery technology, integrated with an energy management systems (E
Adani Green Energy expands BESS capacity to 6.63 GWh; achieves 70% FY27 target
Adani Green Energy Ltd has increased its battery energy storage system to a total of 6.63 GWh. This capacity can power around two million homes daily, supporting cities like Nagpur and Patna. Achieving this milestone took just 14 months, marking significant progress towards their FY27 target. The company aims to reach 50 GWh of storage capacity over the next five years.
MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has commended Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage and decisive action in averting a catastrophe aboard a Flydubai flight. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Patnaik expressed immense pride in Captain Machchhar, who successfully thwarted a violent attempt by [] The post India Is Proud of His Bravery: Naveen Patnaik Salutes Hero Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar After Mid-Air Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi-Bound Ganja Consignment Busted at Titlagarh Station: 6 Women Nabbed from Samata Express
The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested six women and seized over 31 kilograms of ganja aboard the Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Samata Express at Titlagarh railway station. During a routine check on Platform No. 3 on Wednesday, police grew suspicious of six women carrying heavy trolley bags inside a train coach. Upon searching the luggage, authorities recovered 31.5 [] The post Delhi-Bound Ganja Consignment Busted at Titlagarh Station: 6 Women Nabbed from Samata Express appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
A Patna consumer commission has ordered SpiceJet to pay Rs 85,816 to a senior citizen after repeated flight delays made his family miss a connecting flight, rejecting the airline's bad weather defence for lack of proof.
The film draws inspiration from the Van Devi Temple near Bihta, Patna, and is set against the backdrop of the forests of Central India.
'The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest' Box Office Collection Day 6: Film Nears Rs 50 Cr Mark
The film draws inspiration from the Van Devi Temple near Bihta, Patna, and is set against the backdrop of the forests of Central India.
Amazon Now sees strong response in Visakhapatnam
Defence minister to visit Visakhapatnam in October
DA case: EOU raids transport dept officials premises
GVMC Discusses Building Permissions, Water Connections With Developers
GVMC officials met builders and developers in Visakhapatnam to discuss building approvals, water connections and streamlining APDPMS applications.
Girl dies, three kids hurt as govt school staircase collapses in Khagaria
Govt works on eco-tourism development at natural sites
Golden jubilee motorcycle rally flagged off from Danapur
HC quashes salary cut of regularised daily wager
Cabinet clears green hydrogen policy, sanctions Rs 62 cr for police vehicles
Deepak Kumar moves out of CMO, gets BSDMA post
Four held after harassment of man, woman video goes viral in Gaya
Naidu orders comprehensive water plan for Andhra Pradesh
CM asks officials to integrate drinking water, irrigation and industrial needs, expedite Visakhapatnam water supply and complete Polavaram works by March
700 model schools inspected across Bihar
PU at 110: Campus that shaped Bihars intellectual history
Stranded Gaya-bound pilgrims protest at Kaimur check post over server outage
JD(U) hits back at Sonias remark on Nitish, INDIA bloc
PMC collects over Rs 3 crore in property tax on last penalty-free day
CM surveys flood-hit north Bihar, asks officials to speed up relief
Jamui ZP chief, husband named in govt land grab case by EOU
NDA constituents chalk out joint strategy for MLC polls
Govt launches haemophilia scheme, sets aside Rs 26 crore
MLC polls: Jan Suraaj candidates file papers for Tirhut seats
INDIA bloc reiterates CEC's resignation demand, DMK assures support in Parliament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the meeting of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday, the opposition parties reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) referred to the alliance as political opportunism. The DMK, which had left the alliance due to its differences with the Congress, assured support to the impeachment motion against the CEC in the Parliament. Speaking to reporters following the meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress MP KC Venugopal reiterated his allegation that the Election Commission is otally working for BJP, which is why, he said, the party is protecting the poll panel. Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj said that the INDIA bloc parties have agreed that democracy is being undermined today. He also alleged that the Election Commission has been pressurised by the BJP and claimed that if the current CEC continues, free and fair elections won't be possible. Speaking to IANS, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav said: We have all come together to save democracy. We will fight to protect democracy, whether in Parliament, on the streets, or in court. The conspirators are plotting one conspiracy after another against the democracy, and they will not be spared. One Gyanesh Kumar will go, and another Gyanesh Kumar specimen will come. The people of the country will have to remove the BJP. We have to save the Constitution of the country and save democracy, he added. While leaving after the meeting of the alliance parties, CPI-M Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said: It is the responsibility of every citizen to rally behind the demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal, so that the democracy can be saved. However, DMK Spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan asserted that mere meeting of the INDIA bloc won't lead to Gyanesh Kumar's removal as the CEC. It is the Parliament where it needs to be done (impeachment motion)...when the issue comes up before the House we will stand up against the CEC. Just by not attending the meeting, does not mean that we will backtrack on issues concerning the country, he told IANS. Similarly, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra also said though BJD is not a part of the INDIA bloc, the party sticks to its chief Naveen Patnaik's stance, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal accused the INDIA bloc parties of being opportunists. This is not the INDIA bloc; it is an alliance of political opportunism among those who desire power and whom the people repeatedly reject... So, whether they meet or not has no significance, because the result will ultimately be zero. There is no constructive approach; it is a destructive approach, which has no place in society, he told IANS. BJP leader Shazia Ilmi also said: The INDI Alliance meeting has been quite strange. Some people are there, some are not, some are participating virtually, and some are sending representatives. Now they (Opposition) have problems with the Chief Election Commissioner, earlier they had problems with the EVM and VVPATs, then how do they want elections to be conducted? As far as SIR is concerned, do they want the deceased, duplicate and shifted voters to be retained? It's a strange thing if they don't want electoral rolls to be revised, she added. Echoing similar view, Democratic Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra said: Nothing will come of this because the INDIA bloc has no real unity. Today they say that they are all together, and tomorrow they walk away. Janata Dal-United leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad also remarked that the Opposition alliance has fallen apart into a thousand pieces.
Andhra Pradesh pitches investment opportunities to Maharashtra companies
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas highlights investor-friendly policies and opportunities across key sectors ahead of CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh aims to double cargo handling capacity of four Other Than Major Ports
The State government intends to make four OTMPs at Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta, Machilipatnam and Kakinada operational by the end of 2027
Prajaseva Abhiyana: CM to receive public grievances at Periyapatna on Oct. 3
Anvay Dravid to Lead Karnataka in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Anvay Dravid, son of cricket legend Rahul Dravid, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka U-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter recently played for India U-19 and will lead his state in the one-day tournament in Visakhapatnam, scheduled from October 8-16.
Happiness of the poor is true measure of development: Chief Minister
At Pedala Pattabhishekam in Vijayawada, Naidu says land titles are being distributed to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada, with the land valued at about 52,000 crore; calls it the coronation of the poor and urges beneficiaries to preserve the properties for future generations.
Third Wave Coffee forays into Kerala with two outlets in Kochi
This market expansion complements the brands recent new market entries across Visakhapatnam, Jalandhar, Lucknow, and Ludhiana, further strengthening the presence across Indias high-potential emerging markets
Land worth Rs 52,000 crore distributed among poor, says Andhra Pradesh CM
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the state government has distributed land worth Rs 52,000 crore to the poor. He distributed house-site regularisation pattas to 26,000 families in Vijayawada under the Pedalaku Pattabhishekam programme. CM Naidu stated that, moved by the hardships the poor have faced for decades, the government decided to grant them rights on their land. We distributed land titles to 28,000 people in Visakhapatnam, 5,800 families in Mangalagiri, and now to 26,000 families in Vijayawada. I consider it my good fortune to distribute land titles to a total of 60,000 poor people, he said. He stated that the value of the land being distributed in Vijayawada stands at Rs 28,112 crore; on average, each beneficiary has received a plot of 130 square yards. The value of each plot ranges from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore. This is the 'coronation' of the poor's self-respect by the coalition government, he said. He claimed that the coalition government was fulfilling every promise made during the elections. The 'double-engine government' in Andhra Pradesh is forging ahead, implementing development programmes at jet speed. We have put the statewhich suffered five years of destruction under the previous administrationback on track, and we will support every family facing difficulties, he said. Naidu recalled that food, shelter, and clothing for the poor was the slogan of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao. He alleged that between 2019 and 2024, the then YSRCP government created property disputes in every household. They even placed their own photographs on the land title passbooks. Problems were created through the Land Titling Act. The coalition government is conducting a re-survey of all lands in the state and issuing Pattadar passbooks bearing the official state emblem, he said. The TDP chief alleged that the previous government spent Rs 800 crore just to paint images on survey stones. He claimed that the government was striving to establish a new system that is free from disputes. We are prioritising various initiatives to ensure the continuous cycle of welfare, development, and wealth creation. We have already spent Rs 1.50 lakh crore on development works. Stating that development and welfare are the two eyes of the coalition government. The Chief Minister remarked that development is essential for future wealth creation. He vowed to complete 36 irrigation projects at a cost of Rs 35,000 crore over the next three years. By the time of the 2028 Krishna Pushkaralu, we will have abundant water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers, he added.
Ferries, cargo services lined up as Vikramshila Setu closes
DA case: EOU raids transport dept SIs premises
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