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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
"Govt working towards further development of tourism industry, " Tripura CM Manik Saha
Gomati (Tripura) [India], July 14 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of 51-Shakti Peetha Park at Banduar, on Sunday. While attending the ceremony, Tripura CM mentioned that his government is working towards the further development of the tourism industry in the state, and that it will be possible to carry out socio-economic development by keeping the tourism sector in focus. In line with the official press release, Saha further informed that the government is committed to the overall development of the state and solving the problems of the people. The government has given importance to infrastructure development, housing, healthcare, education, and increasing the income of rural people. The Tripura CM made these remarks while attending the foundation stone laying and ground-breaking ceremony of the '51 Shakti Peeth Park' at Banduwar in the temple city of Udaipur, on Sunday. The official statement mentioned that this project will be implemented at Rs 97.70 crore with financial assistance from the central government. 'Today (Monday) is truly a happy day for all. Our famous Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given special importance to the development of the tourism industry. In the Chief Ministers' Conclave held in Delhi, he said to develop at least one world-class tourist centre in every state so that the people from all over the world will gather around these tourist spots,' CM Saha said. The CM emphasised that quality should be maintained in the construction of the 51 Shakti Peeth Park, where the foundation stone was laid on Sunday. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. Gomati Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy, MLA Rampada Jamatia, MLA Abhishek Debroy. MLA Jitendra Majumdar, Matabari Panchayat Samili Chairperson Shilpi Das, Gomati District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and other high-ranking officials were present at the event as distinguished guests.' (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Tourism to drive socio-economic development in Tripura: CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 13 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that his government is working towards the further development of the tourism industry in the state, and that it will be possible to carry out socio-economic development by keeping the tourism sector in focus. According to an official press release, Saha further informed that the government is committed to the overall development of the state and solving the problems of the people and the government has given importance to infrastructure development, housing, healthcare, education, and increasing the income of rural people. The Tripura CM made the remarks while attending the foundation stone laying and ground-breaking ceremony of the '51 Shakti Peeth Park' at Banduwar in the temple city of Udaipur today. The official statement mentioned that this project will be implemented at a cost of Rs 97.70 crore with financial assistance from the central government. 'Today is truly a happy day for all. Our famous Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given special importance to the development of the tourism industry. In the Chief Ministers' Conclave held in Delhi, he said to develop at least one world-class tourist centre in every state so that people from all over the world will gather around these tourist spots,' CM Saha said. The Chief Minister emphasized that quality should be maintained in the construction of the 51 Shakti Peeth Park, where the foundation stone was laid today. Saha informed that this project, costing around Rs 97.70 crore, will feature replicas of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the state's first glass skywalk bridge, the largest Nataraja statue, a 400-seat amphitheatre, and all state-of-the-art, tourism-friendly facilities. 'This will further strengthen the state's GDP. Currently, Tripura ranks second highest among the states in the North Eastern region in terms of State GSDP. And with tourism in mind, it is possible to improve the socio-economic conditions of the state. Employment opportunities for the people will also increase through the development of tourism and other sectors,' he added. He also said that development is taking place in the state every day, and the priority areas of the government include education, healthcare, improved communication systems, and the development of tribal communities. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Gomati Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy, MLA Rampada Jamatia, MLA Abhishek Debroy, MLA Jitendra Majumdar, Matabari Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Shilpi Das, Gomati District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and other high-ranking officials were present at the event as distinguished guests. (ANI)
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Caste enumeration to aid inclusion; no politics involved, says Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (May 25) that caste enumeration is a step towards his government's model to bring the marginalised and those left behind in the mainstream of development. Addressing a day-long National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers' Conclave, organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital, he said the success of Operation Sindoor was also a reaffirmation of the achievements the country has made in its push towards self-reliance. 'Participated in the NDA Chief Ministers' Conclave in Delhi. We had extensive deliberations about various issues. Various states showcased their best practices in diverse areas including water conservation, grievance redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, education, women empowerment, sports and more. It was wonderful to hear these experiences,' the prime minister posted on X. 'I emphasised the need to add momentum to our development trajectories and ensure the benefits of a double-engine government reach the people in an effective manner. Spoke about building stronger synergies in key areas be it cleanliness, sanitation, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture, technology and more,' he further added. Earlier, a resolution, praising the valour of the armed forces and the brave leadership of the Prime Minister, was passed during the meeting. The resolution, proposed by Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said Operation Sindoor has boosted the self-confidence of Indians. The resolution said the prime minister has always supported the armed forces and that Operation Sindoor has given a befitting reply to terrorists and their sponsors. Tributes were also paid to the innocent people killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in the meeting. Over 20 chief ministers and 18 deputy chief ministers from NDA-ruled states gathered in New Delhi to attend the programme. Several chief ministers made presentations on the signature schemes of their states. After the meeting, Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda, addressing a press conference, said Operation Sindoor was highly praised by several leaders during the programme. 'Today, our National Democratic Alliance's CM conclave was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Our 20 CMs and 18 Deputy CMs were present in this meeting. Two resolutions were passed. The first resolution was on Operation Sindoor, which was carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and the work of our army was highly praised, and the bravery shown by the army was highly appreciated,' JP Nadda added. The resolution on caste census was also passed in the conclave, with the leaders praising the decision of PM Modi to conduct the caste enumeration exercise, while also affirming that this was not done due to 'caste politics' but to ensure that the deprived, oppressed and exploited are brought to the mainstream. 'Today, a resolution was also passed in the meeting on the caste census. And everyone has given their consent to this, as well as praised this decision of (PM) Modi and congratulated him. We have made it clear that we do not do caste politics, but want to bring the deprived, oppressed and exploited, who have been left out, into the mainstream. This is the need of the society,' Nadda told media persons. The leaders also discussed the Chhattisgarh government's development model and innovative initiatives. The day-long NDA CMs and Dy CMs conclave, chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi, was a brainstorming session on good governance issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the senior leaders present at the meeting that served as a platform for discussing good governance practices and innovative state-level initiatives. The meeting that was organised weeks after India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor' is being seen as a coordinated attempt to reinforce the Modi government's stance on national security. - The Statesman/ANN
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Deliberated on various issues, states showcased best practices in diverse areas": PM Modi on NDA CMs Conclave
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chaired the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers' Conclave on Sunday, said that the gathering had extensive deliberations on various issues, with states from across the country showcasing their best practices in a range of areas. The Prime Minister said that the states presented their practices in areas of water conservation, grievance redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, education, women empowerment, sports, and more He also emphasised the need to add momentum to development trajectories so that the benefits of the double-engine government reach the people effectively. In a post on X, PM Modi posted, 'Participated in the NDA Chief Ministers' Conclave in Delhi. We had extensive deliberations about various issues. Various states showcased their best practices in diverse areas, including water conservation, grievance redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, education, women empowerment, sport, and more. It was wonderful to hear these experiences.' 'I emphasised the need to add momentum to our development trajectories and ensure that the benefits of double-engine government effectively reach the people. Spoke about building stronger synergies in key areas, be it cleanliness, sanitation, healthcare, youth empowerment, agriculture, technology, and more,' his post read. Over 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers from various states gathered in New Delhi on Sunday for the NDA Chief Ministers' conclave, held under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting concluded with the adoption of two key resolutions, one lauding the armed forces for Operation Sindoor and the other supporting the caste census initiative. Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda addressed a press conference after the conclusion of the meeting and stated that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, was highly praised by multiple leaders, with the bravery of the armed forces being highly appreciated. 'Today, our National Democratic Alliance's CM conclave was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Our 20 CMs and 18 Deputy CMs were present in this meeting. 2 resolutions were passed. The first resolution was on Operation Sindoor, which was carried out under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, and the work of our army was highly praised, and the bravery shown by the army was highly appreciated,' JP Nadda said during the press conference. The resolution on caste census was also passed in the conclave, with the leaders praising the decision of PM Modi to conduct the caste enumeration exercise, while also affirming that this was not done due to 'caste politics' but to ensure that the deprived, oppressed, and exploited are brought to the mainstream. 'Today, a resolution was also passed in the meeting on the caste census. And everyone has given their consent to this, as well as praised this decision of (PM) Modi and congratulated him. We have made it clear that we do not do caste politics, but want to bring the deprived, oppressed, and exploited, who have been left out, into the mainstream. This is the need of the society,' Nadda added. The leaders also discussed the Chhattisgarh government's development model and innovative initiatives. A presentation made by CM Vishnu Deo Sai on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum captivated the attention of the Prime Minister and other participating Chief Ministers in the NDA conclave meeting. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao also attended the conclave. The Chhattisgarh government received special appreciation for its development model and innovative initiatives at the Chief Minister's conclave. The high-level meeting of Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from the BJP-led NDA states also included a significant discussion on commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, declared on June 25, 1975. BJP National President JP Nadda said, 'On June 25-26, 50 years of Emergency will be completed, NDA will expose it and will inform the public about those people who tried to strangle democracy.' Leaders resolved to mark the anniversary in remembrance of the Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a period that exposed citizens to widespread political turmoil and suppression of civil liberties. The government of India announced last year, 2024, that June 25 will be remembered annually as 'Constitution Murder Day' in remembrance of the Emergency, which stands as a stark chapter in the nation's history. Declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Emergency saw the suspension of fundamental rights and the imposition of strict censorship, aiming to quell political dissent and maintain order. The day-long NDA CMs and Dy CMs conclave, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was a brainstorming session on good governance issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the senior leaders present at the conclave, which served as a platform for discussing good governance practices and innovative state-level initiatives. (ANI)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At NDA meet, PM Modi warns leaders against 'speaking out of turn' amid recent row on Operation Sindoor remarks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during National Democratic Alliance Chief Ministers' Conclave, in New Delhi. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: At the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders to refrain from speaking out of turn, as the BJP faces backlash over off-the-cuff remarks made by two party members in the wake of Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terrorist attack, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The BJP found itself stuck in a political quagmire after Madhya Pradesh MP Vijay Shah, in a public meeting, said: "Modi ji sent their own sister (Col Sophia Qureshi) to take revenge". The minister was referring to India's offensive against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Later on Friday, the minister, who is facing an SC-ordered inquiry for his comments on Col Sofiya Qureshi, issued a video apology, calling his remarks a 'linguistic mistake'. Five days before the May 28 SC hearing, when the SIT probe is to be submitted, Shah released a 45-second video on X saying he did not intend to 'offend any community', and has "sincerely apologised to the entire Indian Army , sister Colonel Sofiya and all the countrymen". This time, the apology was with folded hands and without the phrase: 'if anyone is hurt'. On Monday, SC had dismissed his first apology as 'crocodile tears'. The MP minister has not been seen in public since his May 11 remarks triggered nationwide outrage. While the party remained mum on the issue, another loose comment from Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra replenished the opposition's political ammunition to train guns at the BJP. Ram Chander Jangra, who is an Upper House MP from Haryana, speaking at an event, said the women lacked the courage and spirit of warrior women, "and that is why the death toll was high". He further claimed that the victims died "with folded hands" and suggested that if they had received training under central government schemes, they might have been able to resist the attackers and reduce the number of casualties.
