Centre Signs Peace Deal with 2 Tripura Rebel Groups
The Centre, the Tripura government and two insurgent groups from the state signed a peace pact in New Delhi. The groups are the National Liberation Front of Tripura and All Tripura Tiger Force.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Tripura government present during the signing of the Memorandum of Settlement.
The government has signed 12 important agreements to bring peace and prosperity in the Northeast region, of which three relate to Tripura.
BJP nominee Rajib Bhattacharjee won the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Tripura by a margin of 37 votes.
Bhattacharjee, the BJP's state unit president, got the support of 47 MLAs, while 10 legislators voted for CPI(M) candidate Sudhan Das.
The Congress, which has three MLAs in the 60-member assembly, abstained from voting in the election to the Rajya Sabha seat.
Sep 03, 2024
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was unveiled during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr D Y Chandrachud; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and other distinguished dignitaries were present at the event.
The commemorative stamp symbolizes the Supreme Court's invaluable contribution to India's judicial system and its pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of the Nation. The Supreme Court, established on January 28, 1950, has been at the forefront of upholding the rule of law, safeguarding the rights of citizens, and ensuring the administration of justice across the country.
The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, is proud to issue this commemorative stamp, which is a testament to the Supreme Court's enduring legacy in India's judicial history.
This event marks a significant milestone in the history of the Indian judiciary, celebrating seven and a half decades of the Supreme Court's commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law in the country.
Sep 02, 2024
India Hosts 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
India is hosting the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, 2024 'Safety 2024' from September 2 to 4 with focus on global efforts in areas such as road safety and drowning prevention.
The conference is being hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi; George Institute for Global Health in collaboration with the All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and co-sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
With the theme 'Building a Safer Future for All: Equitable and Sustainable Strategies for Injury and Violence Prevention', Safety 2024 will spotlight global efforts to reduce injury and violence, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and adolescents.
Over three days, the international experts will share cutting-edge research, innovative practices and collaborative strategies to create safer environments and prevent injuries worldwide.
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari delivered the inaugural address at the conference reflecting on the government's commitment to enhancing road safety across the nation.
Sep 01, 2024
PM Inaugurates National Conference of District Judiciary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. On the occasion, Prime Minister unveiled the stamp and coin commemorating 75 years of the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.
The two-day Conference, organised by the Supreme Court of India, hosted five working sessions that deliberated and discussed on the issues related to District Judiciary such as Infrastructure and Human Resources, Inclusive Courtrooms for all, Judicial Security and Judicial Wellness, Case Management and Judicial Training.
The Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court, Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice, Attorney General of India, President of Supreme Court Bar Association and Chairman of Bar Council of India also participated in the inaugural programme.
Aug 31, 2024
T. V. Somanathan Takes over as Cabinet Secretary from Rajiv Gauba
T. V. Somanathan took over as Cabinet Secretary following the superannuation of Rajiv Gauba.
Gauba had been Cabinet Secretary since 2019 and completed an unprecedented five-year term. Until recently the Finance Secretary, Somanathan was named Cabinet Secretary on August 10 with a two-year tenure.
A 1987-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, Somanathan is a qualified chartered accountant, cost accountant and company secretary. He has held important assignments at the Centre, including as Joint Secretary and later as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office.
Back
+91-85588-96644
