BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar has submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria demanding a time-bound probe into the Amritsar hooch tragedy and alleged links between AAP leaders and liquor mafia, citing 27 deaths and policy irregularities.
The Governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, according to a statement by Raj Bhavan on Sunday.
"We must evolve a coordinated legal strategy before the Court and present a united front to preserve and protect the basic structure of the Constitution, as upheld by our Hon'ble Supreme Court in its historic judgement. I look forward to your immediate and personal intervention in this vital
In a major decision, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has increased the ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE) in respect of death/disability/injury of civilians and government employees due to violence or any other form of civil commotion, as per the release.
The new notes will retain the existing design and features of the current Rs 20 notes in circulation, except for the new governor's signature. The RBI also clarified that all previously issued Rs 20 banknotes will continue to be legal tender, as per the statement.
Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chancellor of JNTU Anantapur,S. Abdul Nazeer, presided over the XIV Convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, held at the University Auditorium in Anantapur on Saturday.
In a stern warning to Pakistan over its support to terror groups targeting India, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that there is nothing in the neighbouring country that is beyond the reach of the Indian Armed Forces.
"We have passed the decision to dissolve the Delhi Medical Council and sent it to the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor for approval. We are currently awaiting his acceptance. There are several serious shortcomings in the Council, ranging from financial liabilities to issues with registrations.
After meeting with the Governor, the Congress delegation also demonstrated and staged a sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan in the state capital. The Congress leaders were seen wearing black cloaks while going to meet the Governor and also raised slogans during the protest.
The Presidential reference under Article 143, seeking the Supreme Court's opinion on the timelines for granting assent to State Bills, has sparked intense legal debate. The issue stems from the Supreme Court's April 8 verdict, which aimed to establish fixed time frames for Presidential and G
Speaking to reporters, Luthra said, "...This reference to my mind is to determine what is the way going forward, to what extent the Supreme Court will direct governors and presidents to act, to the extent that they will determine and sit over jurisdictions of governors and presidents. The is