 "Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Dissanayake vows to restore governance and tackle economic turmoil after a historic election upset.")
Sri Lanka has a new leftist president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in after a historic election where he defeated the former leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe. Dissanayake promises to restore clean governance and address the deep economic crisis that led to his election. He plans to renegotiate the unpopular $3 billion IMF bailout. As he ...
Stay informed with the latest updates from Kolkata on September 22, 2024. Our live blog offers real-time coverage of breaking news, political developments, cultural events, and local stories. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently addressed concerns regarding flooding, claiming that the Damodar Valley Corporation ignored multiple requests for assistance. Notably, she announced that ...
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has announced that his party will conduct a thorough study on the concept of “one nation, one election” before deciding its stance on the issue. Speaking at the Odisha Literary Festival, Patnaik emphasized the importance of examining the details of the proposal. He also expressed concerns about the ...
In a recent address, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma criticized the previous government led by Ashok Gehlot for hastily creating 17 new districts before leaving office in 2023. At an oath-taking ceremony for the Rajasthan Administrative Service Association, Sharma emphasized that new districts should only be formed when there is a genuine need, highlighting ...
Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot has criticized the BJP for making threatening comments about Rahul Gandhi, calling for legal action against the party’s leaders. Pilot emphasized that recent remarks, including Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu labeling Gandhi a “terrorist,” are baseless attacks intended to distract from the BJP’s failures. He noted that such ...
Chennai’s Chief Minister, M K Stalin, recently honored Sir John Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his announcement about the Indus Valley Civilization discovery. On September 20, 1924, Marshall’s findings significantly transformed our understanding of the Indian subcontinent’s history. In a post on social media, Stalin expressed gratitude for Marshall’s work, which connected the Indus ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding severe floods in South Bengal, which she attributes to the Damodar Valley Corporation’s excessive release of water from its dams. In her letter, she threatened to sever ties with the DVC unless immediate action is taken. Banerjee highlighted that ...
Priyanka Vishnoi, a 33-year-old sub-divisional magistrate, tragically died following complications from a surgery performed in Jodhpur, leading her family to accuse the doctors of negligence. After undergoing a hysterectomy on September 5, her health deteriorated, prompting her family to transfer her to a hospital in Ahmedabad for further treatment. Despite 14 days of care there, ...
In a strong critique of the Indian government’s recent approval of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa argues that it is a misguided effort to distract from the administration’s shortcomings. He compares this initiative to the previous rollback of farm laws, suggesting that it will face similar ...
On the 100th day of his leadership, Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Majhi criticized the previous BJD government led by Naveen Patnaik for exploiting religious sentiments for political gains. During his address, Majhi highlighted his administration’s achievements, emphasizing their commitment to fulfilling promises and prioritizing citizen engagement. He shared initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of ...
