Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil may be appointed as TN Cong president

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Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil may be appointed as TN Cong president

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Chennai: Possible Appointment of Sasikanth Senthil as Tamil Nadu Congress President Gains Attention. The term of the current Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president, K.S. Alagiri, has concluded. Although his faction is pushing for an extension until the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party seems to be considering former IAS officer and politician Sasikanth Senthil for the role. The TNCC has become divided into three factions: one led by incumbent president Alagiri, another led by Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Selvaperuthungai, and the third that supports Sasikanth Senthil. Sasikanth Senthil, who is not aligned with any faction, has gained support from certain senior Congress leaders in the state. They have informed the All India Congress Committee (AICC) that replacin...

Aug172023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Karnataka BJP Criticizes Congress-Led Government’s Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has strongly criticized the Congress-led government's decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, terming it a grave error. Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai conveyed his concerns on Wednesday, asserting that the Congress administration committed a significant mistake by releasing water to Tamil Nadu immediately after the neighboring state submitted a petition regarding the matter. Bommai highlighted that Tamil Nadu had already utilized double the allocated water proportion for the Kuruvai crop. He further pointed out that the cultivated land had expanded fourfold. He criticized the Karnataka government for not raising these pertinent points during the proceedings of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and for swiftly releasing water upon Ta...

Aug172023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Raids Conducted by Lokayukta Across Karnataka at 48 Locations

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Bengaluru: A series of raids are currently underway across 48 different locations in Karnataka as directed by the Lokayukta. These raids, initiated in the early morning, are spanning areas such as Bengaluru, Bidar, Kodagu, Chitradurga, and Davanagere, among others. According to sources within the Lokayukta, over 200 investigators are participating in these operations. In the state's capital, Bengaluru, the Lokayukta is executing searches at 10 locations, linked to four First Information Reports (FIRs) against various officers. One instance involves the Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kodagu, Nanjunde Gowda, whose residence in Madikeri city has been subjected to searches. The raids have extended to his father-in-law's residence in Makanahalli village near Periyapatna town,...

Aug172023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

UP DyCM wants ‘kar seva like Ayodhya’ in Shringverpur Dhaam

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lucknow: Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya, has expressed a desire for a "kar seva" similar to that carried out in Ayodhya, but this time for the Shringverpur Dhaam area. These remarks by Maurya have gained significance due to their timing, as they were made following controversial comments by Sanjay Nishad, a Uttar Pradesh minister and leader of the Nishad party. Nishad had claimed that the mosque located within the Nishadraj Fort in Prayagraj was "illegal," and he urged Muslims to engage in dialogue to find a solution for the issue. Maurya made these statements during an event organized by the Nishad party in Gorakhpur. The Nishad Party has put forward its demand for the distribution of election tickets in proportion to the population of the Nishad community ...

Aug172023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Major Arms and Ammunition Haul in Manipur: 8 Firearms and 112 Types of Ammunition Seized

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Imphal: A significant operation by the police in Imphal, Manipur has resulted in the recovery of eight advanced firearms, 112 varieties of ammunition, and a substantial cache of explosives. These items were discovered in the Bishnupur and Imphal West districts. In an effort to neutralize potential threats, security forces also took down six unauthorized bunkers, believed to have been constructed by the assailants. These bunkers were situated in the Tengnoupal district, which shares a border with Myanmar. Reports have indicated sporadic firing incidents in various districts, although no casualties have been reported thus far. In a parallel operation, the Narcotics and Border Affairs wing personnel successfully seized quantities of drugs in Imphal East district. The individuals taken i...

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Tiger Fatally Attacks Farmer in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit Region

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lucknow: A tragic incident unfolded in the Mala Forest range of Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, as a farmer fell victim to a tiger attack. The partially consumed remains of the farmer were discovered approximately 1.5 kilometers from the core forest area on Wednesday. According to the village pradhan, Bharat Lal, concern arose when the farmer did not return home by late evening. A search operation involving villagers, police, and forest officials was promptly launched. Shockingly, the search party stumbled upon a distressing scene—an active tiger was devouring the body of the farmer. The tiger's aggressive behavior included roaring and dragging the body for a short distance before retreating into the jungle. The search team's loud noises were effective in scaring the predator away. This inc...

Aug162023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Devastation in Himachal; Over 60 Fatalities Recorded

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Shimla: Continued heavy rainfall has plunged Himachal Pradesh into a state of crisis, with cloudbursts, landslides, and road obstructions resulting in a tragic toll of over 60 lives lost. The relentless efforts to rescue injured individuals and extricate vehicles trapped beneath debris remain ongoing in both Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings that isolated yet substantial rainfall is anticipated to persist over Himachal Pradesh for the next two days. Furthermore, Uttarakhand and northeastern regions of India are projected to experience heavy precipitation for the next 4-5 days. The repercussions of this excessive rainfall are not confined to the mountainous areas alone. The Yamuna River's water levels in Delhi surpassed the da...

Aug162023 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Congress Leaders to Assess Mumbai Preparations for 3rd INDIA Meeting.

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Mumbai: In a strategic move, senior Congress leaders are set to visit Mumbai to evaluate the readiness for the upcoming third gathering of the INDIA alliance. It has been reported that the Congress leaders will engage in discussions with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leadership, focusing on the arrangements for the pivotal INDIA meeting. This significant meeting of the INDIA alliance is slated to convene on August 31 and September 1 in Mumbai. The discussions during this assembly will revolve around devising strategies to effectively challenge the BJP-led NDA in the forthcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, along with other party leaders, is slated to convene a meeting with representatives from Delhi and Jharkhand at the party's headquarters. The...

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Yamuna River in Delhi Exceeds Danger Mark Once Again

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New Delhi: Yamuna River in Delhi Exceeds Danger Mark Once Again, Reaching 205.39 Meters. The Yamuna River has surged beyond its danger mark in Delhi, reaching a height of 205.39 meters. Notably, just last month, the Yamuna shattered a 45-year record by rising to an unprecedented level of 208.65 meters due to intense rainfall. This resulted in widespread flooding in various low-lying regions of the national capital. Following that episode, conditions gradually ameliorated, allowing traffic to recommence on the roads that had been inundated for several days.

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President, PM Honor Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Anniversary of His Passing

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New Delhi: On the occasion of the anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise, President [Name] and Prime Minister [Name] paid their respects in a tribute to the late statesman. The commemorative event, marked by a wreath-laying ceremony and a prayer gathering, witnessed the presence of various esteemed figures including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. Namita Bhattacharya, the daughter of the former Prime Minister, along with her husband Ranjan Bhattacharya, also honored his memory with a floral tribute at the memorial. Leaders representing numerous constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), among them Praful Patel, M. Thambidurai, and Jitan Ram Manjhi, converged ...