In a first, Omar calls meet to discuss LG’s decision; Transfer of state officers becomes bone of contention | India News

In a first, Omar calls meet to discuss LG’s decision; Transfer of state officers becomes bone of contention | India News

SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting Friday to discuss growing tensions over lieutenant-governor (LG) Manoj Sinha’s recent transfers of officers, the first time he will examine and debate an administrative decision taken by the Centre-appointed authority.The bone of contention emerged Tuesday when Sinha ordered transfers of 48 Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) … Read more

19 more water bodies waiting to join list of 25 notified wetlands in state | Goa News

19 more water bodies waiting to join list of 25 notified wetlands in state | Goa News

Panaji: In the Goa budget for 2025, chief minister Pramod Sawant announced that the Goa State Wetland Authority will constitute lake management committees through people’s participation to prepare integrated management plans for the protection of notified wetlands.Official data shows that the total number of wetlands identified in Goa now stands at 44. Of these, 25 … Read more

State is safe for women, solo travellers: CM | Goa News

State is safe for women, solo travellers: CM | Goa News

Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said Goa remains a safe space for women, including solo women travellers. He also said that after mapping 70,000 tenants, the police would soon begin verifying the identities of migrant workers in Goa’s 23 industrial estates. He was speaking after flagging off 50 scooters for the traffic cell.“Since … Read more

Goa budget: State to restore heritage structures and forts, give uniform colour code for govt buildings | Goa News

Goa budget: State to restore heritage structures and forts, give uniform colour code for govt buildings | Goa News

Porvorim: In the heritage sector, efforts will be made to implement the Goa State Heritage Policy this year, said chief minister Pramod Sawant while presenting the Goa state budget on Wednesday. “I propose to take up a structural audit of all heritage buildings in the state, and thereafter, restoration of all the heritage buildings as … Read more

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ‘State police protocol officer used to bypass security’ | India News

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ‘State police protocol officer used to bypass security’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday informed a special court that the Karnataka police protocol ffficer was involved in a gold smuggling racket linked to actress Ranya Rao. Opposing her bail plea, the central agency told the Special Court for Economic Offences that Rao had traveled to Dubai 27 times since … Read more

Kuki referendum draft eyes state split | India News

Kuki referendum draft eyes state split | India News

The draft of a ‘Kuki-Zo People’s Referendum Ballot’ to decide whether the tribe wants a Union Territory carved out of Manipur’s hill districts has set the stage for potentially the second such exercise by any North-East community since the May 16, 1951, so-called plebiscite involving the region’s Naga people. “Do you, as a Kuki-Zo person … Read more

‘State government not consulted’: TN CM MK Stalin asks PM Modi to drop off mineral exploration plan in Gulf of Mannar | India News

‘State government not consulted’: TN CM MK Stalin asks PM Modi to drop off mineral exploration plan in Gulf of Mannar | India News

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate intervention in the Centre’s auction notification for mineral exploration in Gulf of Mannar. He cited the risks involved in the plan that could affect the “fragile marine ecosystem and the livelihoods of lakhs of fishermen,” adding that … Read more

‘Failed state thriving on instability and handouts’: India slams Pakistan at UN | India News

‘Failed state thriving on instability and handouts’: India slams Pakistan at UN | India News

India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, Kshitij Tyagi NEW DELHI: India on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan at the 58th Session of the UN human rights council, calling it a “failed state that thrives on instability and survives on international handouts.”Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi delivered a scathing response, accusing Pakistan of spreading falsehoods and … Read more

Golden State Warriors Celebrate 3,000th Franchise Win | NBA News

Golden State Warriors Celebrate 3,000th Franchise Win | NBA News

Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group The Golden State Warriors have reached a remarkable milestone by securing their 3,000th win in franchise history. This significant achievement places them among the elite NBA teams, joining the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks in reaching this landmark. The Warriors’ journey to this … Read more

NBA Offseason Rumors: Golden State Warriors might bag $6 million Detroit Pistons 3-point menace to support Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in Championship push | NBA News

NBA Offseason Rumors: Golden State Warriors might bag  million Detroit Pistons 3-point menace to support Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in Championship push | NBA News

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, left, and guard Stephen Curry, right, warm up before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Image via AP Photo/Erin Hooley) The Golden State Warriors, fresh off acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, are already eyeing their next big … Read more