Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Friday that the lack of recreational avenues for Kashmiri youth was pushing them to the wall. Speaking to the media after laying the foundation stone of a cinema hall in Jammu, Malik said: “I have just laid the foundation stone[Read More…]
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“Delhi wanted to install Sajad Lone”, says Governor Satya Pal Malik
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, who dissolved the state assembly on November 21 after two state leaders, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form the government in the state. Recently during a speech in Gwalior, Governor said that[Read More…]
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolves state assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has dissolved the state assembly on Wednesday. After two leaders, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form government in the state, Satyapal Malik took the step. Sajad Lone stated, his party has[Read More…]
Jammu & Kashmir: Why and how Satya Pal Malik became Governor of the crucial State
At long last Jammu and Kashmir has a new Governor. And the State under Centre’s direct rule has now a political hand at the helm of the troubled region at the border. The choice of Satya Pal Malik as Governor has, indeed, come as a surprise. The reason for this[Read More…]
Missionaries, spiritual leaders contributed to Goa’s culture: Governor
Panaji: Goa has historically attracted missionaries and spiritual leaders who have left a distinct impression on the state’s culture, Governor Mridula Sinha said on Tuesday. Goa attracted spiritual leaders and missionaries, which left a distinct impression on various aspects of Goa’s culture. The state is also known as a land[Read More…]
Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon enters race for New York governor
New York: Best known for her role as Miranda in the hit TV series “Sex and the City”, actress and activist Cynthia Nixon has officially entered the race for the governor of New York, challenging incumbent Andrew M. Cuomo who is seeking his third term, the media reported. “I love New[Read More…]
Congress disrupts Governor’s address in Telangana Assembly
Hyderabad: Congress MLAs on Monday tore up the copies of Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan’s address to the joint session of Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council. Soon after the Governor began his address at 10 a.m., Congress members raised protests on the government’s poor response to farmers’ suicides and the crisis in[Read More…]
Adarsh scam: Ashok Chavan gets relief as Bombay HC sets aside prosecution order
The Bombay High Court on Friday set aside governor’s sanction to prosecute former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan in Adarsh Scam. The senior congress leader had filed a petition terming governor C Vidyasagar Rao’s order of 2016 as “arbitrary, illegal and unjust.” Chavan had alleged that it was passed without[Read More…]
Here’s all you need to know about Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the Opposition’s choice for Vice-President
The date for the Presidential election is drawing nearer and the nation is waiting to welcome its new President by the end of the month. As much speculation about the candidates of Vice-President was enveloping the political aura of the country, the Opposition on Tuesday announced their choice for the[Read More…]
Presidential poll: Opposition gears up, but number doesn’t add up
Former diplomat, governor, Gopalkrishna Gandhi has been approached for the presidential candidate 2017 by the opposition. Talks are still ongoing about other candidates, however, Gandhi, whose paternal grandfather is Mahatma Gandhi, is a front-runner. Gopalkrishna has confirmed that he has been approached, but denied to reveal any further details. Gopalkrishna[Read More…]
Governor went against constitutional convention in Goa
There is no doubt that the Indian National Congress (INC) party has had a significant role in the making of post independent India. In 1947 an India reeling from the tragedy of partition transitioned under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel amongst others to become the world’s largest[Read More…]
Sexual assault allegations: Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigns
Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan resigned after news of sexual assaults surfaced against him in local media. The report accused him of sexual misconduct alleged by a woman who had come looking for a job at the Governor’s Office. A week after this incident, a letter was sent to PM Modi[Read More…]
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal among probables in Trump’s cabinet
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the first ever Indian-American to be elected as a state Governor, is among the shortlisted candidates for Trump’s Cabinet, according to a media report. If appointed, 45-year-old Jindal will be the first ever Indian-American to be included in the president’s cabinet and second ever to be[Read More…]
With Jayalalithaa hospitalised, how did she advise guv?: Karunanidhi
DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday said it is a wonder that Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao allocated portfolios handled by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to Finance Minister O. Panneerselvam based on her advice, reports PTI. “This is because a question has arisen among some people if Jayalalithaa had[Read More…]
Arunachal governor asked to resign, says he is “clueless”
Arunachal Pradesh governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has been asked to step down on “health grounds.” According to Indian Express report, this movement comes weeks after the apex court restored the Congress government in the hill state and rapped the central government for “humiliating the elected government of the day.” The[Read More…]