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Prime Minister  Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for various development projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam
Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for various development projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam

The Prime Minister observed that while the youth of Assam now have an open sky of opportunities in the semiconductor and tech sectors, the current era of peace and progress has been achieved through immense sacrifices and must be protected from regressive forces.

Punjab has been unlawfully deprived of its capital since Independence; Chandigarh is & will remain ours: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chandigarh

Punjab has been unlawfully deprived of its capital since Independence; Chandigarh is & will remain ours: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Expressing anguish over the absence of a separate High Court, the Punjab Chief Minister said it was unfortunate that Punjab does not have its own High Court whereas small states in the North East have their own capitals. “In the absence of its own High Court, Punjabis have to suffer a lot due to the huge pendency of cases in the Punjab and Haryana High Court,” he said.

Sikkim State Disaster Management Autority, in Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in individual Category, selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026
New Delhi

Sikkim State Disaster Management Autority, in Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in individual Category, selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026


The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), in the Institutional Category, and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in the individual Category, have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 for their excellent work in Disaster Management.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, worth over ₹6,950 Crore in Kaliabor, Assam
New Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, worth over ₹6,950 Crore in Kaliabor, Assam

Prime Minister Modi warned that infiltrators are disturbing the demographic balance, attacking culture, snatching jobs from the poor and youth, and fraudulently occupying land in tribal areas, posing a grave threat to both Assam and the nation’s security. He cautioned people to remain vigilant against the opposition, stating that its only policy is to protect infiltrators and gain

President gives assent to Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025
New Delhi

President gives assent to Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025

The Act enshrines an enhanced statutory livelihood guarantee of 125 days, while ensuring that employment contributes to productive, durable and climate-resilient assets. Employment generation and asset creation are designed as mutually reinforcing objectives, supporting long-term rural growth and resilience (Section 4(2) and Schedule I).

Assam has picked up a new momentum of development: PM
New Delhi

Assam has picked up a new momentum of development: PM

Prime Minister further stated that the Opposition has no concern for Assam, its people, or their identity, and is only interested in power and government. He remarked that the Opposition prefers illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, settled them, and continues to protect them. He highlighted that this is why the Opposition opposes the purification of voter lists. Shri Modi emphasized

MPs from Madhya Pradesh Pledge Strong Constituency-Level Action for TB Elimination
New Delhi

MPs from Madhya Pradesh Pledge Strong Constituency-Level Action for TB Elimination

Members of Parliament from Madhya Pradesh reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying efforts under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. They pledged to promote Ni-kshay Shivirs for early detection, including among asymptomatic individuals, ensure smooth functioning of district-level TB services, and actively engage Ni-kshay Mitras, 

Mcleodganj and Forsythganj
Dharamshala

Mcleodganj and Forsythganj

His body was brought back to the Dharamshala area, and he was buried in the churchyard of St. John in the Wilderness, located to the north east of Forsythganj, making him the first Viceroy of India to die in office and the only one buried in the Himalayas. Prior to this the major development was in 1860 when the 66th Gurkha Light Infantry was shifted to Dharamshala, establishing it as a subsidiary cantonment; this regiment would later be known as the 1st Gurkha Rifles.

CM releases books authored by Ajay Parashar
Shimla

CM releases books authored by Ajay Parashar

Writer Ajay Parashar extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for releasing these books and encouraging words. He has written seven books and two more were underway.

CommissionKhor Congress' must not lecture on nation’s security : Anurag Thakur
Shimla

CommissionKhor Congress' must not lecture on nation’s security : Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur made these remarks today during public campaigns in Hamirpur parliamentary constituency and conversation with media persons in Badsar and Kutlaihar assembly.

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