Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Monday regretted that the state's tableau was not allowed to take part in the 66th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
"Bengal tableaux for Republic Day, depicting path-breaking 'Kanya Shree' initiative, was not allowed. We repeatedly requested...Life goes on," tweeted Trinamool Rajya Sabha chief whip Derek O'Brien.
US President Barack Obama was the chief guest at the colourful parade where tableaux depicting the Narendra Modi government's new initiatives found prominent place.
Launched in 2013, the pet project of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was selected by the Department for International Development, United Kingdom and Unicef for presentation at the "Girl Summit" 2014 in London.
Under the scheme, the state government provides an annual scholarship of Rs.500 to girl students who continue their study from 8th to 12th Standard. If the girl continues her studies up to the age of 18 years and remains unmarried till then, a one-time grant of Rs. 25,000 is deposited in her bank account.
The story of Rohit, the first patient from Delhi to defeat Corona
New Delhi: The first patient suffering from corona in Delhi recovered on Saturday and reached home from Safdarjung Hospital. His name is Rohit Dutta (45), who hails from Mayur Vihar Phase-2. In a
Arrest over FB comment: SC to hear plea on Friday
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Friday hear an application seeking explanation from Uttar Pradesh government for arresting a school-going boy for sharing on a social
In Polluted Delhi, Breathe 'Davos' air in this biz centre (Environment Feature)
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Thanks to an innovative green technique involving some 1,200 indoor plants adopted by a business centre in south Delhi, one can actually breathe "Davos quality" air in the
Kunal Kamra: 'BookMyShow removed Kunal Kamra's name from the list of artists', Shiv Sena made a big claim; expressed gratitude
Shiv Sena is continuously attacking stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra. Angered by the 'traitor' statement, Shiv Sena claimed that BookMyShow has removed Kunal Kamra's name from the list of artists and
GST to become a Reality by 2016: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) BJP president Amit Shah, who Sunday welcomed over 100 corporate leaders into the party, said he was confident that Goods and Services Tax (GST) will become a reality by
Textile Industry: Ministry of Textiles approves 23 research projects worth Rs 60 crore, here are the details
The Textiles Ministry approved 23 strategic research projects worth about Rs 60 crore in the areas of Specialty Fibers, Sustainable Textiles, Geotextiles, Mobiltech, and Sports Textiles. These
Shares of Mukesh Ambani and Adani Group firms shine in lockdown too
Eight leading business houses have emerged as new Corona warriors for the stock market. All companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange accounted for 23 per cent of the total market capitalization
Supreme Court: Constitution Bench constituted on Muslim reservation issue in Andhra Pradesh, hearing on September 6
The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will hear the decision of the Andhra Pradesh government to give reservations in education and jobs to the Muslim community and its cancellation by the High
Bihar Election: seat-sharing in NDA is far away, announcement of seats possible this evening
The ruckus over seat-sharing in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is almost gone. The NDA may announce seats by this evening. Earlier, there was a lot of discussion on seat sharing between NDA
Congress President Election: Rahul will not contest for the post of Congress President! Will there be a contest between Gehlot and Tharoor?
The suspense on who will be the next president of Congress will end in a few days. There is little hope of Rahul Gandhi contesting the elections. In such a situation, the new President of Congress
