Speaking at a ‘Chintan Shivir’ of state and union territory sports ministers held in Srinagar, Union Sports Minister Mandaviya said India’s ambitions of becoming a global sporting powerhouse would depend on effective implementation at the grassroots level.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the eighth Poshan Pakhwada at Government Polytechnic College in Jammu, Itoo described frontline workers under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme as “the backbone” of service delivery at the community level.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the officials would meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of efforts to advance negotiations.
Speaking at an event in Nagpur after laying the foundation stone of a temple project at the National Cancer Institute campus, Bhagwat said India’s rise would be driven by collective discipline and sustained effort.
The event, ‘Saaz-e-Bahaar’ (Melody of Spring), is being held at Sher-e-Kashmir Park from Friday to Sunday, transforming the central public space into an open-air market featuring fashion, crafts, home décor and wellness products.
His remarks came in response to comments by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who said statehood would be restored “at an appropriate time” and not because Omar Abdullah was chief minister.
LG Sinha directed officials to ensure effective implementation of DYD and other initiatives, including skill development and AI-focused programmes, across higher educational institutions.
The Drugs and Food Control Organisation said certain medicines, including those requiring prescriptions, may be reaching consumers without proper authorisation through courier channels.
He said the campaign, which began on April 11, had already gathered momentum, with widespread participation across the region over the past 12 days.
The inaugural service will be flagged off by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Jammu on the scheduled date.
