Union min visits Churachandpur

Imphal: A day after meeting Manipur CM N Biren Singh to discuss the status of implementation of govt schemes for the people displaced by the ongoing strife, Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday visited Churachandpur. In a statement, district information officer (Churachandpur) said DC Dharun Kumar and additional DC Thangboi Gangte briefed Mandaviya about the execution of various schemes and the law and order situation in the tribal-dominated district. The Union youth affairs and sports minister gave his suggestions, and also distributed sports materials to the displaced persons staying at relief camps there, reports K Sarojkumar Sharma.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya makes statement in Lok Sabha, says 'IOA has lodged strong protest'

Union sports minister informed the Lok Sabha about the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics due to exceeding weight limits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the IOA chief. The Indian Olympic Association requested privacy for Phogat. Prominent leaders across party lines voiced support for the wrestler, urging an investigation into the incident.

Shettar meets Union min for Gatti Basavanna project

MP Jagadish Shettar sought clearance for the Ghatti Basavanna drinking water project, addressing the needs of 131 villages. Three Dharwad students were selected for Delhi Sports University training. Pramod Mutalik announced a survey on infiltrators in Karnataka. Six people were injured in a lightning strike. Various MoUs and local events were also highlighted.

Getting caste census done will be tribute to former Union law minister P Shiv Shankar

At the 95th birth anniversary of social reformer Justice Punjala Shiv Shankar, speakers emphasized the importance of a caste census for political empowerment. BJP's K Lakshman and other dignitaries highlighted Shiv Shankar's significant contributions to BC reservations and social justice, advocating for continued efforts to unite BCs and achieve representation and power for marginalized communities.