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India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates, lays foundation stone of schemes worth Rs. 210 crores
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 9 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development schemes worth about 210 crores in a program organised in Purola, Uttarkashi. Around inauguration of 35 schemes were inaugurated and foundation stone was laid of around 20 schemes. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the upgradation of the sports ground at Purola, beautification of Karna Maharaj Temple in Deora village of Mori, beautification of Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple in Naugaon, expansion of Naugaon Community Health Centre, construction of bypass from Purola-Naugaon motor road to Mori Band via Dukana Road and declaration of tourist area from Devjani Ora to Kedarkantha of Patti Gadugad of Mori. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the schemes inaugurated will directly benefit lakhs of people living in Purola and surrounding areas of Uttarkashi district. These schemes will play an important role in the overall development of the area and improve the standard of living of the citizens. These development schemes will boost economic development in the region and will also help in availability of better connectivity and employment opportunities. The Chief Minister said that the country is continuously moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the state government is fulfilling the earlier announcements made under every assembly constituency with a resolution without any alternative. The Chief Minister said that the period of eleven years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dedicated to service, good governance and poor welfare. The Chief Minister further added that it is the priority of the state government that the schemes whose foundation stone is being laid should be completed on priority. He said that the state government is taking strict action against criminal mindsets. 'Strict land law has been implemented in the state. Along with this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement Uniform Civil Code,' CM Dhami added. He said that the state government is adopting a zero tolerance policy against corruption. The Chief Minister said that the development work done in the field of education, health, drinking water, roads in Purola area will prove to be a milestone in the development of the area, which will lead to integrated development of this area. He said that this area has immense possibilities in the field of tourism and horticulture. Purola MLA Durgeshwar Lal greeted the Chief Minister on behalf of the entire region. He thanked the Chief Minister for the Bhoomi Pujan of the hospital in Ranwai area and the approval for the construction of Mori Jakhol motor road. He said that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, historic works like Zero Tolerance, UCC and Silkyara Tunnel Rescue have been done. (ANI)
Times of Oman
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Indian delegation in Germany engages with lawmakers, think-tanks to highlight India's zero-tolerance stand on terrorism
Berlin: The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad to Germany met senior representatives from German Government, Parliament (Bundestag) and Think-Tanks to convey India's principled position of 'Zero-Tolerance against Terrorism' and its strategy to tackle cross-border terrorism, especially in light of the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Embassy in Germany said in a statement on Friday. "During its first day of engagements in Berlin, the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon'ble Member of Parliament & former Union Minister, met with senior representatives from German Government, Parliament (Bundestag) and Think-Tanks to convey India's principled position of 'Zero-Tolerance against Terrorism' and its strategy to tackle cross-border terrorism, especially in light of the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. The delegation also briefed the German counterparts and interlocutors about Operation Sindoor - India's firm, precise, targeted and non-escalatory response to the terror attack", the statement said. As per the statement, the delegation called on Johann Wadephul, Foreign Minister of Federal Republic of Germany. Recalling his recent interaction with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, Wadephul reiterated Germany's strong support for India's fight against terrorism and the right of every nation to defend itself from such terror attacks. The statement observed that the delegation deeply appreciated Germany's strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and expression of solidarity with India. The delegation also emphasized the need to hold the perpetrators of terrorist acts accountable and called for multi-lateral cooperation in this regard. The delegation called on Omid Nouripour, Vice President of the German Parliament (Bundestag) and outlined the three salient features of India's policy in dealing with terrorism- Zero tolerance, not giving in to nuclear blackmail and resolving the issues with Pakistan bilaterally. The delegation emphasised that terrorism is a global threat and must be met with a unified international response. The delegation also met with Armin Laschet, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of Bundestag, Ralph Brinkhaus, Member of Bundestag (MdB) and Hubertus Heil, MdB. The delegation conveyed their appreciation for prompt expression of condolences for victims of the terror attack by Germany's top political leadership. They highlighted that the attack was designed to disrupt the booming tourism economy of Jammu & Kashmir and to sow seeds of communal tension in India, as per the official statement. It further observed that during their interaction, the delegation emphasised that Operation Sindoor received support from across the spectrum in India and conveyed India's united stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation interacted with senior members of German Parliament (Bundestag) active in the fields of foreign policy and international affairs and a leading think-tank in Germany, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). Ending the day's engagements, the delegation also had an interaction with representatives from leading German think-tanks and eminent personalities at a reception hosted by Ambassador of India to Germany, Ajit Gupte, the statement read. Notably, during the interactions, the delegation highlighted the measured, precise, responsible and non-escalatory nature of the steps taken by India in response to the terrorist attack. They emphasised that nuclear blackmail should not be allowed as a cover for terrorism and discussed India's strategy against cross-border terrorism in future. German interlocutors expressed support for India's stance, with a shared recognition of the urgent need for the international community to come together in the fight against terrorism. Both sides also discussed India-Germany cooperation in the field of Defence, Security and Counter-Terrorism as part of the deepening Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Extra.ie
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Jarring figures reveal domestic violence epidemic across Ireland
Gardai are receiving almost 1,000 reports of domestic abuse and sexual violence every week. The shocking new figures were provided by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in response to Labour TD Marie Sherlock, who warned the country is in the grip of a 'domestic violence epidemic'. There were 19,417 reports of domestic and sexual abuse across the country up until May 27. The highest case numbers were in the Dublin Metropolitan Western region (1,874), followed by the Dublin Metropolitan Northern region (1,582), Louth-Cavan-Meath (1,329), Wexford-Wicklow (1,283), Meath-Westmeath (1,211), Kildare-Carlow (1,196), and Dublin Metropolitan South (1,195). Gardai are receiving almost 1,000 reports of domestic abuse and sexual violence every week. Pic: MementoJpeg/Getty Images And Mr O'Callaghan indicated the scale of the problem could be even higher, stressing the figures are not 'reflective of the full breadth of incidents'. He added: 'I have been advised by An Garda Síochána that they intend to publish a more comprehensive report relating to these matters.' The figures follow the publication of research by Women's Aid which found victims of domestic abuse are being 'retraumatised' during court proceedings. Ms Sherlock said figures 'support the Women's Aid report on the pervasiveness of domestic violence'. The Dublin Central TD told the MoS: 'This must act as a wake-up call for the manner in which our family law system can be used to both perpetuate and exacerbate the abuse and increase the risk to the victim and crucially also to children. 'If we are to live up to the zero-tolerance system all parties have espoused, we have to get real about making serious changes to our family law system.' There were 19,417 reports of domestic and sexual abuse across the country up until May 27. Pic: Getty Images The Labour Health spokeswoman agreed with the Women's Aid research findings that the family court system must be more domestic violence and abuse (DVA) focused. Social Democrats children's spokesman Aidan Farrelly said 'we need to move to a trauma informed code of practice'. This would involve 'training for… solicitors, gardaí, judges, so that we create a system where the voice of the child, often in precarious circumstances, can be heard.' The Kildare North TD noted: 'Any interaction with the justice scenario is traumatic, and we should consider dealing with children in a place of convenience to them rather than in courts.' Regarding the figures, Mr O'Callaghan stressed he is 'committed to combating all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence'. He said: 'Zero Tolerance, the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), set out an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept DSGBV or the attitudes which underpin these crimes. 'An Garda Síochána and my department continue to work hard to strengthen trust and confidence in the system, so that victims will feel confident to report what has happened to them and get justice.'
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Giggs gets playful on the bass-heavy tune Gorgeous
Giggs is back with the bass-heavy track, 'Gorgeous'. The rapper playfully spits on the tune: 'Baddies in my car look gorgeous / And we're going my yard, big fortress." The tongue-in-cheek track follows the deeply personal '11th of May', titled after his birthday, the song saw Giggs get real on "grown-man truths". Giggs commented: '11th May was me out with the kids and the dog, (the family), and then Gorgeous is the night after when I've dropped the kids off at their mums and I'm ready for a few drinks.' A statement regarding '11th of May' read at the time: 'No gloss, no gimmicks – just grown-man truths, laid bare in that unmistakable baritone. It's a slow burn of a track, where reflection hits heavier than the beat…this is Giggs holding a mirror up to himself and daring us to look too.' Giggs' last studio album was 2023's 'Zero Tolerance'. The record featured the track 'Mandem' with jailed rapper, Diddy - who is currently on trial for sex trafficking - plus Dave, 21 Savage, Popcaan and more. It marked his first project since the 2020 mixtape 'Now or Never', which featured Meek Mill, Ray BLK and Ghetts. In October, meanwhile, Giggs hooked up with former Migos star Quavo on the track 'Big In Da Game'.
Deccan Herald
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
All-party delegation arrives in Kuwait to highlight India's firm resolve against terrorism
The All-Party delegation led by @PandaJay arrived in Kuwait carrying 🇮🇳 resolute message of #ZeroTolerance and #NewNormal against terrorism to be highlighted in its engagements in Kuwait. Amb @AdarshSwaika1 received the delegation at the airport.
