Visakhapatnam Set For Major Growth Push, Says BJP AP Chief
BJP AP chief P.V.N. Madhav outlined plans to position Visakhapatnam as a global investment, industrial, IT, financial and logistics hub.
Thatipudi water will be provided to Bheemunipatnam limits: MLA
Bihar Sarso Mela 2026 Kicks Off in Patna, Showcasing Women Entrepreneurs from 15 States
The Bihar Sarso Mela 2026 has begun in Patna, featuring women entrepreneurs from 15 states, promoting rural entrepreneurship and self-help groups. Bihar Sarso Mela 2026 Kicks Off in Patna, Showcasing Women Entrepreneurs from 15 States
Navies of India, Sri Lanka take part in bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam
Navies of India and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a bilateral exercise. The thirteenth edition of the Sri Lanka-India maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is underway. This exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and foster interoperability between the two nations. The event commenced with a harbour phase and will be followed by a sea phase. SLINEX-26 reinforces India's commitment to a secure and inclusive maritime environment.
LoP Naveen Write to CM Majhi Again; Call a Special Session, Repeal the MMDR Amendment
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik writes again to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking a special Assembly session and a unanimous resolution to repeal the MMDR Amendment he says strips the state of its right to tax mineral wealth. The post LoP Naveen Write to CM Majhi Again; Call a Special Session, Repeal the MMDR Amendment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
India and Sri Lanka Kick Off 13th Edition of SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy have commenced the 13th edition of their annual bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, at Visakhapatnam. Scheduled from September 17 to 21, 2026, the five-day drills aim to enhance operational synergy, interoperability, and mutual trust between the two neighbouring naval forces. The Indian Navy is participating with two prominent warships: [] The post India and Sri Lanka Kick Off 13th Edition of SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
India, Sri Lanka hold 13th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX
Five-day exercise in Visakhapatnam focuses on operational interoperability and maritime cooperation
Visakha: Probe Into KGBV Students' Hair-cut Incident
Over 38 students are studying Class IX at the Bheemunipatnam KGBV. The students were accommodated in two rooms. On Sept. 16, after 12 in the midnight, the girls fell asleep
Visakhapatnam woman held for blackmailing 26-year-old woman
The accused, Chandana Geetha Prasanna of Seethammadhara, allegedly operated with her husband Sivanarayana and associates Naresh, Uday and Ramana Murthy to blackmail people by threatening to circulate their personal photographs and videos unless they paid money, police said
Nearly half of PUs PG seats remain vacant as students opt for job-oriented courses
The incident soon gained attention on social media, further intensifying concerns among parents and the local community
AI translator, dedicated app to assist pilgrims during Pitripaksh Mela
Bihar floods affect 48 lakh people as officials lead relief efforts
Bihar floods defy pattern as Ganga crosses record levels in third, prolonged spell
Jan Suraaj Party announces 5 candidates for Bihar MLC polls
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday, September 20, announced candidates for five constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Council, where elections are likely to be announced soon. Elections are to be held for a total of eight constituencies four graduates and teachers seats each terms of which expire in November. 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 .
IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA: Check Eligibility, Course Details And Selection Process
IIM Visakhapatnam invites applications for its two-year hybrid Executive MBA program for working professionals and senior executives.
Machilipatnam Woman Protests Outside Husbands House After Marriage Dispute
A woman staged a protest outside her husbands house in Machilipatnam, alleging that he left her days after their marriage.
Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Delayed Due To Technical Problem
The train, which was scheduled to depart at 5.35 am, was delayed due to the technical issue.
Foundation and pillar work begin at Punauradham
Chirag Paswan's LJP(R) eyes UP, Punjab polls, hopes for NDA seat-sharing deal
Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is looking to contest the Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Assembly elections as part of the NDA alliance. The party hopes to secure seats by tapping into support among young voters and Dalit communities. Paswan is also set to launch his 'Youth Bole To' dialogue programme from Patna on September 24.
Quasi-judicial bodies must use temperate language: HC
Govt to link 1 crore women with jobs: CM
Allegations of Police Misconduct in Assault Case Involving 12-Year-Old in Patna
Tejashwi Yadav accuses police and BJP activists of assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Patna, raising serious concerns about police conduct. Allegations of Police Misconduct in Assault Case Involving 12-Year-Old in Patna
Fort Catholic Girls School celebrates 175 years with fancy drill competition in Visakhapatnam
Police bust cyberfraud gang targeting US citizens, four arrested
172 candidates receive appointment letters at Visakhapatnam Rozgar Mela
INSV Neelkanth to sail from Visakhapatnam to Andamans for ANCs Silver Jubilee Celebrations
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The INSV Neelkanth, an ocean-going sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, will sail from the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquarters at Visakhapatnam to Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The sail ship will embark on a nearly 661.2 nautical miles voyage as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), headquartered at Sri Vijaya Puram (earlier Port Blair). Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Commander-in-Chief, ANC (CINCAN), interacted with the crew of INSV Neelkanth at Visakhapatnam ahead of the voyage on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The interaction focused on key lessons for the voyage and inspiring the future of sailing in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the ANC said. The INSV Neelkanth is a nearly 40-foot-long sailing yacht or ocean-racing vessel. It is one of six ocean-going sailing vessels the Navy uses for expeditions and training. The others are INSV Mhadei, INSV Tarini, INSV Bulbul, INSV Hariyali, and INSV Kadalpura. In 2023, the INSV Neelkanth won first place in the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race by covering 360 nautical miles from Kochi to Goa. During the race, the crew, comprising both men and women, encountered heavy rain and sea states of up to 04, along with speeds gusting over 25 knots for two days. In 2024, the sailing vessel undertook a 100-nautical-mile expedition in 24 hours to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine training school INS Satavahana. Earlier, in 2021, it sailed from Chennai to Visakhapatnam to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine base INS Virbahu. While these expeditions were along the Indian coastline, the voyage to the Andamans will be through open seas. The crew may experience rough weather when approaching the Andaman Sea, with the possibility of a low-pressure system developing over the area. Southwest winds of 2025 knots may blow over the South Andaman Sea, and the sea state may be rough, with poor visibility. The crew is extremely well-trained, and the vessel is capable of handling all weather conditions. In fact, it will be a very good experience for those participating in the expedition, an official said. The ANC is Indias first and only tri-services Command, established on October 1, 2001. The Command, comprising the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, was created to defend the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In addition to regular surveillance along Indias Exclusive Economic Zone around the archipelago for defence purposes, the ANC also protects the region's fragile ecosystem. It is also tasked with Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) operations in one of the worlds busiest maritime zones. The ANC has planned a series of activities for its Silver Jubilee celebrations, some of which, involving island residents, have already begun.
Students display innovation at robotics contest
Samrat donates one months salary to flood relief fund
Chirag Paswan launches Gen Z outreach to counter Rahul Gandhi's campaign
Called Youth Bole To, the Union Ministers campaign will kick off in Patna on September 24 before moving to Uttar Pradesh; party insiders say he wants to project himself as a major youth leader and is looking to make an impact in the 2027 U.P. election
Nitish resigned of his own accord, not forced by BJP: Samrat
IIM BG meet focuses on AI-driven workplace
PMC collects over Rs3cr property tax in special drive
Sasaram shops put up cash only posters
Work on Mithapur-Rukanpura stretch of Patna Metro stepped up
Jan Suraaj to announce MLC candidates today
Fire dept to map Puja pandals and check safety arrangements
CUSB scientists highlight role of microbes in human survival
A.P. Chief Minister reviews beach cleaning activities in Visakhapatnam
Chandrababu Naidu participates in the Swarna AndhraSwachh Andhra programme at RK Beach, interacts with sanitation workers, fishermen, and scuba divers, inquiring about the process of removing plastic waste and discarded fishing nets that had accumulated on the seabed
CM: Govt aims to establish 10k industrial units over next 5 yrs
Bihar CM launches national innovation challenge, flags off car rally
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inaugurated the National Innovation Challenge, organised as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan (Service Pledge Campaign), by lighting a ceremonial lamp at Ramandal. He also launched the National Innovation Challenge portal. At the beginning of the programme, Choudhary flagged off 25 vehicles participating in the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Car Rally. He later visited the innovation exhibition, inspected various stalls, and interacted with young entrepreneurs to learn about their startup innovations, products, and technologies. Addressing the gathering, Choudhary welcomed participants and said the spirit of service must be accompanied by a collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. He congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service, adding that PM Modis vision and emphasis on innovation continue to inspire the country. Choudhary said the state government was working towards these objectives, with service, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship playing an important role in Bihars development. He emphasised that the states large youth population and workforce should be viewed as an asset and transformed into a driving force for development rather than a challenge. He said initiatives such as the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and the Seva First Innovation Challenge (East Zone) were encouraging young people to embrace service, innovation, and new ideas. The Chief Minister highlighted that technology was being used to simplify citizens lives. The government had transferred financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of nine lakh flood-affected families. He added that the government stood firmly with families affected by disasters and was making every possible effort to support them. Highlighting Bihars digital transformation, Choudhary said UPI had revolutionised digital transactions and noted its widespread use in India. He said Bihar had created a conducive environment for industrial investment, with land already allocated to around 1,000 industrial units. The government has set a target of establishing 10,000 industries in Bihar over the next five years. Referring to migration for employment, Choudhary said around 12 lakh people from Bihar currently migrate to other states for wage-based work. The governments objective, he said, was to create sufficient employment opportunities within Bihar so that people would not have to leave the state. The Chief Minister said young entrepreneurs could play a significant role in transforming Bihars development trajectory through startups and assured them of government support. He also highlighted initiatives to promote innovation in the information technology sector through the Bihar Tech Portal for Innovation in the IT Sector. Choudhary said the government was accelerating work in education. He said the government had established 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools. Through the Vidyarthi Sathi app, students have access to live classes and preparation facilities for competitive examinations such as NEET and JEE. The government is also providing 24x7 online tutoring and mentorship services. According to the Chief Minister, around 1.42 lakh students were accessing online learning facilities even at 1 am, with teachers available to address their queries. He said about 75,000 teachers had enrolled in the initiative. Choudhary described the availability of teachers online around the clock as a significant achievement, saying it was helping students resolve academic queries and receive timely guidance. He also said Bihar had recently recruited 2,500 Assistant Professors. Referring to his interaction with the newly recruited faculty, he said many had previously taught in other parts of the country. Choudhary expressed satisfaction that these teachers would now contribute to educating students, particularly in rural areas of Bihar.
FIR against 7 after hundreds gather at Madhubani Collectorate over land paper rumour
Over 28,000 families get land ownership rights after decades of wait in Visakhapatnam
The title deeds will now enable the beneficiaries to use their properties for obtaining loan, observes Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, while promising to address the concerns of another 22,000 families awaiting regularisation pattas soon
Army jawan murder case: Kaimur police announce reward, launch SIT to trace accused
Need to find other ways to fund tech advancements: BJD's Santrupt Misra on UPI charges row
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Santrupt Misra on Saturday urged the Central government to explore other methods of funding for infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), while ensuring protection for small businesses and consumers. On Friday, Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and BJD President Naveen Patnaik had also raised concerns over the recently announced 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, saying that the interests of the common man and small traders such as shopkeepers must be protected. Speaking to reporters, Santrupt Misra acknowledged that UPI is a very important innovation. The BJD leader said: The question is not that it requires funding to create cyber security and improvement in technology platform, rather the question is how is it to be funded? Who pays for it? And how do we ensure that there is a sustainable investment into the process? BJD's stand is that the consumers and small businesses have to be protected, Misra highlighted. He added: There can be many other avenues of funding this process, we have to explore all of that, rather than imposing small businesses with further charges. On Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's post on social media platform, that the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance has not discussed the UPI tax proposal that the Central government has recently announced; the BJD leader denied having any knowledge. However, Santrupt Misra urged the Parliament Standing Committee Chairperson Bhartruhari Mahtab to clarify whether the committee has discussed the issue related to UPI or not and what exactly was the nature of discussion? Moreover, he emphaised that the workings of the Parliamentary committees, eed to be more transparent in matters of public interest. Public needs to know what exactly was discussed on a particular matter and why constructive ideas, if present, were not accepted? he said. Meanwhile, the Odisha Congress had strongly criticised the Union government over the issue, comparing the 0.4 per cent MDR on UPI transactions with the historic 'Jizya tax'.
Teenager shot dead over old dispute in Munger
Visakhapatnam MP calls for measures to protect marine environment from waste
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam
It is the responsibility of the NDA government to ensure water reaches every household in the city, and Polavaram Left Main Canal will play a crucial role in meeting the future requirements, he asserts
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam
It is the responsibility of the NDA government to ensure water reaches every household in the city, and Polavaram Left Main Canal will play a crucial role in meeting the future requirements, he asserts
Tea Board India organises promotional event in Visakhapatnam to boost consumer awareness
Tea Board India organises promotional event in Visakhapatnam to boost consumer awareness
CM Naidu Hands House Pattas to 28,445 AP Families
Resolving four decades old uncertainty Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu distributes house-site pattas to 28,445 Poor families in Visakhapatnam
A new job an achievement but serving the people is real responsibility: Ram Mohan Naidu
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday that getting a job is an achievement but serving the people is the real responsibility. He said that as part of the nationwide Rozgar Mela under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was immensely heartening to distribute appointment letters to 200 youth in Visakhapatnam. On this occasion, as over 51,000 youth across the country step into new jobs, my heartfelt congratulations to each one of them. May this job bring new confidence to your life. A new opportunity to serve society. Through this platform, I urge you to keep learning continuously, enhance your skills, and move forward to provide even better services to the people, the minister posted on X. Naidu further said: Heartiest congratulations to all 51,000+ youth joining government service across the country. May this new job become a new opportunity to serve society and the nation with dedication. A new job. A new responsibility. A new chapter in nation-building. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that he was privileged to participate in the 20th edition of Rozgar Mela with the youth of Sri Amritsar Sahib. As we travel through Amrit Kaal towards Viksit Bharat, our youth are not merely witnessing this journey; they are powering it with their ideas, aspirations and determination, and are shaping the future. Young recruits who received their letters today are entering public service at a transformative moment when technology reshapes governance, AI changes workplaces, and digital platforms bring citizens closer to the State, Puri posted on X. Yet technology can never replace integrity and empathy. As PM Modis message of Nagrik Devo Bhava reminds us, the person must always matter more than the file. This is the mantra with which young people embarking upon their careers must serve the country and citizens, he mentioned. Indias growing startup ecosystem, manufacturing, digital services, electronics, emerging technologies and energy sector are creating new opportunities. Free Trade Agreements are opening new markets, partnerships, and career opportunities for our talented youth. With landmark reforms, legislative changes and new initiatives, Indias energy sector is also playing an important role in this journey towards energy security and green transition. While we are strengthening existing energy infrastructure, India is also opening new energy frontiers like unlocking offshore potential through the Samudra Manthan Mission and turning waste into clean energy and livelihoods through GOBARdhan scheme, Puri highlighted.
Bihar: Lawyers block road near Gaya Civil Court over police harassment
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Lawyers staged a road blockade near the Gaya Civil Court on Saturday, alleging harassment and abusive behaviour by personnel from Civil Lines police station in connection with construction work for an advocates chamber. After receiving information about the protest, Sadar SDO Anil Kumar Raman and Civil Lines SHO Shamim Ahmed reached the spot and spoke with the protesting lawyers. Following discussions, the advocates agreed to clear the road and traffic movement returned to normal. According to the lawyers, the government had allocated land and sanctioned funds to construct an advocates chamber. They said that, following an order of the Patna High Court, Bar Association office-bearers had been instructed to begin construction work on the allotted land. Bar Association office-bearer Ravindra Prasad said construction had commenced in line with the High Courts directive. He alleged that Civil Lines police personnel began interfering with the work and harassed the lawyers, even using abusive language, which triggered resentment among the legal fraternity. The lawyers blocked the road near the Civil Court to protest what they described as police interference. They maintained that since land had been allocated, funds sanctioned, and directions issued to begin construction, there should be no obstruction to the project. They demanded administrative intervention to ensure smooth construction progress and sought an inquiry into the alleged harassment by police personnel, calling for action if the allegations are proven. Officials assured the lawyers they would address their grievances. Following the assurance, the blockade was withdrawn, and traffic resumed.
Pilot Phase of NIRMaL Sgar Launched in Visakhapatnam
Extensive scientific studies will be conducted in Visakhapatnam to identify sources of marine plastic litter, track their movement and develop strategies to remove them
4 held for youths murder in Begusarai
Anant Singh-Neeraj Kumar face off again as old Mokama rivalry returns ahead of MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) The long-standing political rivalry between Mokama MLA Anant Singh and JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar has resurfaced ahead of the upcoming Patna Graduate Constituency Legislative Council election, bringing years of political and personal animosity back into focus. On Saturday, Anant Singh openly challenged Neeraj Kumar, proposing a face-to-face public debate on all contentious issues and even offering what he described as a Rs 20-crore wager to settle their long-running disputes. He called upon Kumar to join him near a Hanuman temple in Patna for an open discussion. Let us sit across from each other and debate face-to-face. We will settle all scores, Singh said. The roots of the rivalry stretch back to the 2015 Bihar Assembly elections. At the time, Singh was a dominant political figure in Mokama but had been arrested in June that year in connection with a murder case. Subsequently, JD(U) fielded Neeraj Kumar from the Mokama constituency instead of Singh. The election evolved into a direct political contest between the two leaders, with Kumar contesting on a JD(U) ticket and Singh entering the fray as an Independent candidate. Singh ultimately emerged victorious, defeating Kumar by 18,348 votes. The campaign was marked by sharp exchanges, with Kumar repeatedly questioning Singh's political record and criminal cases, while Singh's supporters portrayed Kumar as his principal political challenger. Although their political trajectories changed over the years, disagreements between the two leaders continued to resurface whenever their paths intersected. One of the most significant flashpoints in their rivalry came in August 2019, when police raided Singh's ancestral residence in Ladma village in Bihar's Barh subdivision. Investigators claimed to have recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and hand grenades from the premises. A case was subsequently registered against Singh, who later surrendered before a Delhi court. Singh has consistently maintained that he was framed in the case. In the latest round of exchanges, he has again alleged that Neeraj Kumar played a role in planting the weapons recovered during the raid. However, the allegation has not been established. Kumar has categorically denied the claim, asserting that anyone making such accusations should present evidence before a court. The arms case went through prolonged judicial proceedings and led to Singh's conviction by a special court, resulting in the loss of his Assembly membership. He subsequently challenged the verdict before the Patna High Court, which granted him relief in August 2024, leading to his release from jail. While the case forms an important backdrop to the present dispute, it remains separate from the latest allegations being traded between the two leaders. Their rivalry has also featured sharp personal attacks over the years. During the ongoing confrontation, local political circles have referred to allegations that Kumar used the nickname Pudina Singh for the Mokama MLA, adding a personal dimension to what has largely been a political feud. Despite their differences, Singh eventually returned to the JD(U) fold and continued to remain active in Mokama politics. His re-entry into the party, however, did little to bridge his differences with Kumar. The latest confrontation comes as Kumar's name figures prominently in discussions surrounding the 2026 Patna Graduate Constituency MLC election. Singh has made it clear that he is unwilling to back Kumar's candidature and has instead expressed support for independent candidate Dr Anuj Singh. He has also insisted that his opposition is directed at Kumar personally and should not be construed as opposition to the JD(U). As the election campaign gathers momentum, the dispute has expanded beyond electoral politics, reviving debate over the 2019 arms case and the allegations surrounding it. Singh has renewed his demand for a narco-analysis test on Kumar, arguing that it would help uncover the truth behind his claims. Kumar, meanwhile, has reiterated that any individual possessing evidence should place it before the court. With the Patna Graduate Constituency election approaching, the renewed confrontation between the two Mokama leaders has added a fresh layer of political intrigue to an already closely watched contest.
Five Pandavas of NDA united, let RJD-Cong continue dreaming: Sanjay Saraogi
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Bihar BJP President, Sanjay Saraogi, on Saturday dismissed the offer made by the RJD and Congress to former Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, to join their alliance, saying the Opposition parties could continue to 'dream' as the NDA government remained united and was working together. Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Saraogi said, Congress and RJD have been completely wiped out in Bihar. The Congress MLAs can fit in one Scorpio, and even then, the Scorpio would remain empty. And if RJD wins one fewer seat, they will not even have the Leader of Opposition. The NDA government has a massive three-fourths majority. Under the leadership of Samrat Choudhary ji, the government is working in the public interest and has the support of the people. So, let Congress and RJD continue dreaming; there is nothing there. The five Pandavas of the NDA are united and running the government together, he added. His remarks came amid efforts by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in Bihar to invite JD(U) president and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to join the Opposition alliance. The move came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all BJP-ruled and NDA-ruled states. Saraogi also responded to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Rath Yatra, claiming that the BJP-led NDA government had established the rule of law and encouraged investment in Uttar Pradesh. The way the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government has worked in Uttar Pradesh, established the rule of law and brought investment, Uttar Pradesh has progressed so much. Now, the people do not want to see that goonda raj and mafia raj anymore, he said. He added that political yatras undertaken by Akhilesh Yadav or other Opposition parties would not change the situation, claiming that their defeat was certain. On the Nandigram bye-election, Saraogi claimed that the Trinamool Congress candidate had withdrawn from the contest, while the Congress candidate had been arrested in connection with multiple cases. The Trinamool Congress candidate has run away. She withdrew her candidature. And the Congress candidate, who is wanted in four cases, has been arrested. He is accused in three murder cases, with warrants pending for years, and one case under the Arms Act. So, in Nandigram, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate is going to win with a massive majority, he said. Reacting to the flood situation in Bihar, Saraogi said BJP leaders and legislators were contributing to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Our national president first announced that he would donate his three months Rajya Sabha salary, amounting to Rs 6.35 lakh, to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. After that, the Bihar BJP donated Rs 51 lakh. I personally went and handed over the cheque to the Chief Minister for the CM Relief Fund, he said. He further said that all NDA MLAs, BJP MLAs, MLCs and MPs would donate one months salary to the relief fund. Targeting the Opposition, particularly Tejashwi Yadav and the Congress, Saraogi alleged that they were not serious about the flood situation in Bihar and were instead engaging in photo sessions.
Political Tensions Rise in Bihar Over Patna Graduate Seat
Tensions escalate in Bihars JD(U) as Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar clash over the Patna graduate electoral seat. Political Tensions Rise in Bihar Over Patna Graduate Seat
HBCHRC Visakhapatnam Nurse Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Visakhapatnam (HBCHRC Visakhapatnam) Recruitment 2026 for 6 posts of Nurse. Candidates with GNM, B.Sc, M.Sc can attend Walkin. The Walk-in on 29-09-2026. For detailed information please visit HBCHRC Visakhapatnam official website tmc.gov.in.
IIM Visakhapatnam opens admissions for fourth Executive MBA batch
The curriculum covers core management disciplines, electives and a capstone project.
Mazagon Dock inks MoU for greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has entered into an MoU with National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park Andhra Pradesh (NSHIPAP) to serve as the anchor shipyard for the proposed greenfield shipbuilding industrial cluster at Dugarajapatnam.
Have petrol and diesel prices decreased? Check rates from Delhi to Patna.
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BJP donates Rs51L to CM relief fund for flood victims
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INTACH exhibition revives Patna Kalam tradition
BSEB to construct 29 hi-tech exam buildings
Madhepura CS suspended over money video
85 lakh screened for diseases in 16 days: Govt
GIS mapping, CCTVs to boost states wildlife crime crackdown
PMC rolls out vans to collect reusable items
Court seeks Centres reply on MGCU VC appointment
Post sensitive SHOs in all thanas, HC tells govt
Complete all small development works at panchayat level by Nov 30: CM
Air Marshal, guv discuss ways to strengthen civil-military ties
BJP functionary shot dead inside home in Saharsa
Man kills wife in Nalanda over domestic dispute
NHAI told to speed up works in Gopalganj, Buxar
Edu minister gives 700 schools three months to improve
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Man, woman suffer burns injuries in Khagaria hotel fire
Andhra: ED arrests accused in TTD ghee case
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case. Kailash Chand Mangla, promoter of Sukriti Foods Pvt. Ltd., was arrested on Thursday under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before the Special Court (PMLA), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which remanded him to judicial custody, the central agency said in a release on Friday. The ED initiated the investigation based on an FIR registered at Tirupati East Police Station, alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and corruption related to the fraudulent supply of adulterated ghee to TTD. Investigators revealed that adulterated ghee was allegedly manufactured using refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, palmolein, and various chemicals, including MG-90, monoglycerides, Myvacet Soft 400, and acetic acid ester. This was subsequently supplied as Agmark Special Grade Cow Ghee for use by TTD. The alleged fraudulent ghee supplies to TTD during 20192024 were valued at about Rs 230 crore. Out of this, approximately Rs 96 crore worth of adulterated ghee was manufactured by Kailash Chand Mangla. The ED said Mangla was one of the co-conspirators in the case and facilitated the procurement of adulterants and the manufacture of adulterated ghee at his factory premises. He also coordinated the supply of adulterated ghee through various front entities, including Sri Vyshnavi Dairy Specialities Pvt. Ltd., Malganga Milk & Agro Products Pvt. Ltd., and A.R. Dairy Foods Pvt. Ltd. The investigation further revealed that Mangla created and maintained false records relating to the sale and purchase of ghee and refined palm oil to conceal the actual utilisation of adulterants and create the appearance of legitimate production and supply of genuine cow ghee. Earlier, the ED had arrested Vipin Jain, promoter and director of Bhole Baba Organic Dairy Milk Pvt. Ltd., who is alleged to have orchestrated the manufacture and fraudulent supply of adulterated ghee to TTD, as part of the ongoing investigation. Further investigation is in progress.
Bihar: Three killed, two injured in Kaimur road accident
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Three people, including two teenagers, were killed and two others injured in a head-on motorcycle collision near Natinia Mai temple between Baghini and Bahdura villages under Mohania police station limits in Bihars Kaimur district on Friday. Police identified the deceased as Vikas Kumar, alias Vikas Chaudhary, son of the late Awadhesh Chaudhary; Bittu Kumar, 18, son of Ramashankar Chaudhary; and Dilkhush Rai, 16, son of Zainu Rai. All were residents of Baghini village. According to Arun Chaudhary, Vikas Kumar's uncle, the three youths were travelling from Baghini to Mohania block for work when their motorcycle collided with another coming from the opposite direction. The impact caused the riders to fall into a water-filled roadside ditch. Passers-by spotted them and alerted families and police. Relatives rushed to the site, where villagers gathered in grief. Mohania police reached the accident spot, conducted an inspection, and sent the bodies to Bhabua Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examinations. Police took the two injured to Mohania Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment. The families of the deceased have sought compensation from the administration, saying the sudden deaths have left them in crisis. Dayanand Kumar, in-charge DSP of Mohania, said police were examining both motorcycles and investigating the circumstances of the collision. Three individuals from Baghini village lost their lives in a road accident. Two others are undergoing treatment. Further details will emerge following the post-mortem and investigation, he said.
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The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 crore. The IT and futuristic technology projects are expected to create nearly 9,000 jobs, according to a press release. State Investment Promotion Board met today and officially cleared 10 major IT and futuristic technology projects. The approved projects entail a total investment of Rs 526.25 crore and are projected to create 8,896 high-quality jobs across the state, it said. The approved projects include a Rs 100 crore investment by Muthoot Fincorp Limited to establish an Integrated Hub for AI and Tech Training Centre in Visakhapatnam. The SIPB approved a Rs 44 crore investment by Deloitte to set up a state-of-the-art operations centre with a capacity of 2,500 seats. It approved a Rs 167 crore investment by Quantum Codon Pvt Ltd in Amaravati to establish an integrated quantum AI-driven biotechnology innovation campus for drug discovery .
Digital Desk | Pathankot, Sep 18 (IANS) Saying Punjab faces an enemy that doesnt wear a uniform and sneaks silently into villages and homes, BJP National President, Nitin Nabin, on Friday rolled out the 13-day-long 'Drug-Free Punjab Journey from Pathankot, that will cover 4,000-kms across all 117 Assembly seats. Nabin said he had come from Patna, the land of Guru Gobind Singh, to Punjab. From there (Patna), I have brought just one message: That this drug-free campaign must be taken to every nook and corner of Punjab, and by joining hands with every single Punjabi, we must strengthen this campaign, he said, while addressing a gathering at the launch of the partys campaign in the election-bound state that shares a border with Pakistan. I have come with a call to make Punjab completely drug-free, he said at the flag-off event of the first march from Ekta Sthal at Madhopur in Pathankot district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the concluding rally in Jalandhar on September 30. Just hours before the launch, a convoy of senior party leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was attacked when he was on the way to attend the event. BJP President Nabin said, Todays day is very special for me as well. I have come with that issue, on which the pain and agony is being heard in every home of Punjab. I have come to connect myself with that pain. Our young Punjabis, whenever a threat loomed on the country's borders, or looms even now, stand ready at the frontlines with rifles in hand. But today, Punjab faces an enemy that doesnt wear a uniform; it sneaks silently into our villages and homes, gradually ensnaring entire families in its grip. This enemy is none other than addiction, and its mafia, the ones we must resolve to eradicate. He added that he had come to the heroic land of Pathankot not just to embark on a journey, but to begin a new battle for Punjab with a resolve. Just now, I was offering floral tribute at the statue of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. This very place in Pathankot is where, when he was on his way to oppose Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, he was arrested. After that, the BJP fought a long battle. I, too, got the opportunity to go to Kashmir in 2012, he said. The BJP chief further asserted that he was saying this today because if a BJP worker or leader takes any resolve, they also possess the strength to take it to fruition and complete it. We struggled for a long time, but throughout our entire struggle, resolve was tied to us. That was the reason we freed Jammu and Kashmir from Article 370 in 2019. Without mincing words, Nabin, who was sporting a saffron coloured turban, said, I have come to stand in solidarity with the people amid this suffering. We must take this 'Nasha Mukt' campaign to every corner of Punjab and strengthen it by uniting with every Punjabi and every community in the state. When the BJP, its workers and its leadership, undertake a pledge, it possesses the determination and capability to see it through to fruition.
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