CM Pushkar Singh Dhami interacted with students at the ‘Chief Minister Youth Student Manthan’ in Rudrapur. He discussed their ‘My Dream Uttarakhand’ vision, stressing the government’s focus on youth empowerment for a developed state. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the ‘Chief Minister Youth Student Manthan’ programme on ‘My Dream Uttarakhand’ … Read more
Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region is on high alert due to severe floods in Nepal and ongoing rainfall. The Champawat administration is monitoring the Kali-Sharda river, while CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a survey of sensitive glacier lakes in the state. Kumaon on High Alert Amid Nepal Floods Due to the severe flash floods in neighbouring … Read more
Following deadly Nepal flash floods, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered strengthening glacier lake monitoring. The move includes scientific surveys of 13 sensitive lakes, installing early warning systems, and enhancing disaster response. In view of the potential threats posed by glacier lakes in Uttarakhand’s mountainous regions, the state government will further strengthen its monitoring and … Read more
Return-of-premium term insurance combines life protection with a maturity benefit. If the insured survives the term, the premiums paid are returned, helping overcome the psychological barrier of getting nothing back. It can also support forced savings and provide a predictable corpus for future goals. Somewhere in every term insurance conversation, the same objection surfaces. What … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh government has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to increase the maximum permissible age of contract carriage vehicles from 12 to 15 years, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday informed the state Assembly that the Himachal Pradesh government has urged … Read more
Apple’s upcoming September 9 event is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, raising questions about potential price drops for the iPhone 16 Pro and 17 Pro. While Apple typically discontinues older Pro models from its official store rather than reducing prices, retailers may offer discounts to clear existing inventory. Apple has stated that its … Read more
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika set a Rs 7,000 crore expenditure target for the Irrigation Dept over the next five years. He called for prioritising large-scale projects, optimising costs, and warned against negligence in fund utilisation. To accelerate the growth of the state’s irrigation sector and significantly expand agricultural land coverage, Assam Minister for Agriculture and … Read more
BPCL Chairman Sanjay Khanna warns that a potential disruption to Russian oil supplies, which make up 35-45% of procurement, coupled with pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, could pose a ‘huge challenge’ for Indian oil companies to meet domestic demand. BPCL Warns of ‘Huge Challenge’ Amid Supply Uncertainty A possible disruption to Russian oil supplies, … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed sadness over severe floods in Nepal and China. The UN is supporting Nepal’s response. India’s PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also offered condolences and humanitarian assistance. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed sadness over the severe flooding in “Nepal and China,” saying the disasters had claimed … Read more
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children, who tied rakhis on her wrists. She shared her joy on social media. The event followed the launch of the ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ to financially support women in the city. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children as girls … Read more