‘MLA on Wheels’ rolls out in Manakondur constituency for prompt redressal of public grievances

Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana receives petitions from the public on board the vehicle christened as “MLA on Wheels” after launching the facility at Nustulapur village in Karimnagar district on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In an effort to hear and redress the grievances of people virtually at their doorsteps, Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana has…

Odisha moves to fast-track inclusion of urban poor in welfare schemes through SAHAJOG

The Odisha government on Thursday (May 1, 2025) rolled out SAHAJOG, a pioneering initiative designed to facilitate access to government welfare schemes for the urban poor. The scheme aims to identify eligible beneficiaries in urban areas and ensure they benefit from a range of social welfare measures. Inaugurated by Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the State Minister…

Sahitya parishat opposes proposed by-law amendments; urge State govt. to probe its financial transactions

Shivamogga Lifetime members of Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Shivamogga have opposed the amendments proposed for the by-law of the parishat stating that they would encourage dictatorial rule in the organisation. In a press conference in Shivamogga on Thursday, life members Honnali Chandrashekhar, K.P. Sripal, B. Chandre Gowda, Puttaiah, and others said that parishat president Mahesh…

TRAI chief advocates balanced regulatory approach towards traditional and digital media

TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti. Picture: trai.gov.in Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti on Thursday (May 1, 2025) said it was not in favour of creating an environment where regulatory disparities put one medium of broadcasting at a disadvantage over another. Mr. Lahoti’s remark came days after the Supreme Court sought…

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge as AOC-in-C of IAF Training Command

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Training Command on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Training Command on Thursday, May 1. Following the ceremonial takeover, he paid…