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Trump plans to sign executive order to dismantle Department of Education: Report

Washington, DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order on Thursday (local time) that aims to eliminate the US Department of Education, delivering on his campaign promise, USA Today reported, citing senior Trump administration officials.

J-K LG Manoj Sinha urges holistic reform in education at Spiritual & Value Education Summit

New Delhi, March 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday addressed the Spiritual and Value Education Summit in New Delhi, according to the official statement.

Manipur: Imphal West surrenders highest number of weapons after Governor's appeal

By Saurabh Trivedi, New Delhi, March 13: In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, Imphal West has surrendered the highest number of weapons in response to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal to turn in looted illegal arms.

Naga MLAs in Manipur promise to support govt in restoring peace

Imphal, March 13: Six Naga community MLAs of different political parties on Thursday assured Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of cooperation at every step to ensure peace and also exuded confidence that the state would definitely return to peace and normalcy under his leadership, officials said.

TN Governor Ravi extends deadline for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 write-up submission to March 22

Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has extended the last date for submissions to the 'Write-up' competition for the participants in the 'Experience sharing of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0-2025'.

Future City to be a transformative step in Telangana's growth: Governor

Hyderabad, March 12: The Future City planned by the Telangana government spanning 765 square kilometres across 56 villages, will be a transformative step in Telangana's urban and industrial growth, said Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Wednesday.

Kerala CM, Governor meet Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi

New Delhi, March 12: Kerala Chief Minsiter Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Wednesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Kerala House in New Delhi.

Guv Ravi urges TN govt to notify search committee for V-C appointment

Chennai, March 11: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has urged the state government to notify the search committee for appointing the Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, as constituted by the Chancellor.

MP govt to present economic survey, discussion on Governor's address to follow

Bhopal, March 11: The Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will present the economic survey in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, the second day of the ongoing budget session. The government will also table the second supplementary budget.

Himachal highly vulnerable to climate change, says Governor in address to Assembly

Shimla, March 10: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday, in his address to the legislative Assembly on the first day of the 16-day Budget session, said being Himalayan region the state is highly vulnerable to climate change.

MP budget session: Governor highlights Rs 30 lakh crore investment proposals, solar pumps to farmers

Bhopal, March 10: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly's budget session began on Monday with Governor Mangubhai Patel's address, highlighting the state government's achievements over the past year and outlining plans.

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita to be conferred with 'Assam Vaibhav Award': Assam CM Himanta

Guwahati, March 10: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government has decided to confer the 'Assam Vaibhav Award' - highest civilian state award of to Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita.

Arab League, Iraq, Egypt voice concern over Syria's security situation

Cairo/Baghdad, March 9: The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement.

Women's participation crucial to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: Maharashtra Governor

Mumbai, March 8: Maharashtra Governor C. P.

Assam Governor congratulates winners of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2024

Guwahati, March 7: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya extended his wishes to the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize for the year 2024, including Anjan Sharma for Assamese, Basudeb Das for Bengali, and Uttara Bwiswmuthiary for Bodo, said a statement from Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Manipur: Joint ops by Army, other forces lead to recovery of 114 arms, explosives

Imphal, March 8: The security forces after the expiry of the 15-day deadline to surrender looted and illegally-held arms and ammunition, further stepped up their search operations in 10 of the 16 Manipur districts and recovered 114 weapons, IEDs, grenades, various ammunition and other war-like stores, officials said here on Saturday.

Rajasthan Guv holds security meet, interacts with border village residents

Jaipur, March 8: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde visited the ancient Shaktipeeth Maa Tanot Rai temple along the India-Pakistan border on Friday, offering prayers for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.

Madhya Pradesh: Budget Session to begin on March 10; CM Mohan Yadav reviews preparations

Bhopal, March 7: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reviewed the state government's preparation for the Budget Session of the state Assembly set to commence on March 10.

J&K L-G inaugurates Tawi Festival

Jammu, March 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Tawi Festival organised by Hari Tara Charitable Trust (HTCT), at Amar Mahal Palace in Jammu.

Manipur Kuki-Zo apex body urges Governor to further extend time to surrender looted arms

Imphal, March 7: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur, on Friday urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to further extend the time limit to return the looted and illegally held arms and ammunition.

Assam Assembly passes bills allowing Governor to take charge of autonomous councils

Guwahati, March 7: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed seven Amendment Bills related to the autonomous councils. These bills allow the Governor of the state to take charge of the autonomous councils if holding elections in these councils becomes impracticable after the term or extended term.

Govt focussed on farmer welfare by procuring all 24 crops at MSP: Haryana Guv

Chandigarh, March 7: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Friday said policies of the state government are primarily focussed on the welfare of farmers by procuring all 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Manipur: Security forces to launch operation to recover remaining looted arms

Imphal, March 6: Responding to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, a large number of looted and illegally held arms including many sophisticated weapons have returned to the police on Thursday, the last date of surrendering the arms, officials said.

Security forces conduct flag march in Manipur

Imphal, March 6: Security forces, comprising Central and state, on Thursday evening conducted flag marches in different districts of Manipur ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive of free movement on all roads in Manipur from March 8, officials said.

Bengal Guv calls meeting with VCs of all state universities amid JU ruckus

Kolkata, Mar 6: In wake of the on-going crisis in Kolkata's Jadavpur University (JU) over the March 1 ruckus within the university campus, the West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has convened a meeting with the vice-chancellors of all state-run universities in the state on Friday.

Himachal University students to sign anti-drug pledge

Shimla, March 6: Students seeking admission to Himachal Pradesh University will be required to sign an anti-drug pledge, state Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said at the 35th court meeting of the university on Thursday.

Governor-CM tussle in court not desirable, says Calcutta HC

Kolkata, March 6: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday orally observed a legal tussle between the Governor and the Chief Minister of any state is not desirable.

Manipur: 48 more looted arms including ammunition surrendered to police

Imphal, March 5: Responding to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, 48 more looted arms including many sophisticated weapons have returned to the police during the past 24 hours, officials said.

Assam Governor attends 7th convocation of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University

Guwahati, March 3: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Monday said that Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is contributing immensely to quality higher education in the state as it is working whole-heartedly in promoting access to higher education for the students belonging to remote areas and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Himachal Cabinet approves Governor's address, CAG report

Shimla, March 3: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved the draft Governor's address to be delivered on the inaugural day of the 8th session of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on March 10.

Digvijaya Singh writes to MP Guv to seek attention over irregularities in B.Ed, M.Ed

Bhopal, March 3: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Monday wrote a letter to Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel to seek his attention over alleged irregularities in B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) and M.Ed (Master of Education) in the state.

Former MP CM Digvijaya Singh seeks state-level probe into BEd, MEd Colleges scam, writes to Governor

Bhopal, March 3: Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday wrote a letter to the Governor of the state, Mangubhai Patel, to draw his attention to a scam in the operation of BEd and MEd colleges in the state and demand an investigation into the matter by a state-level senior officer.

No serious law & order issues, K'taka model being studied by many economists globally: Guv

Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Monday said no serious law and order problems have arisen in the state in the last 19 months and also praised the handling of the economy and guarantee schemes by the state government. He added that the Karnataka model was being studied by many economists and universities around the world.

Working for inclusive, developed Maharashtra: Governor highlights Fadnavis govt's initiatives

Mumbai, March 3: Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan in his joint address to the both Houses of state Legislature on Monday said the state was a preferred destination for Foreign Direct Investment and contributed over 14 per cent to the country's total GDP, being one of the leading industrial states in the country.

K'taka BJP to hold protest for insulting Guv on first day of budget session

Bengaluru, March 2: Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka announced that a protest would be held on the first day of the legislative budget session on Monday against the Karnataka Congress government for continuously insulting the Governor.

20 illegally held weapons surrendered in Manipur

Imphal, March 3: Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, Civilians and community groups in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.

Yoga, meditation are two pillars that bring balance to human life: Assam Governor

Guwahati, March 2: In a significant move in the promotion of spiritual well-being in the region, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated a meditation hall named the 'Pyramid' of Prajapita Bhamakumaris at Phulung in North Guwahati on Sunday.

Manipur: More looted, illegal arms returned to security forces in 10 days, total reaches 690

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