Heavy rains in Brazil this weekend killed at least 23 people in the southeastern states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo. Espirito Santos’ state government said Sunday that 15 people died and almost 5,000 were out of their homes due to heavy rains falling since Friday night. Rio authorities reported eight deaths… Continue reading Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern states of Brazil jumps to 23 | World News
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Newsom urges support for state’s mental health reform measure
Gov. Gavin Newsom gathered with city leaders and public safety officials Wednesday to urge support of Proposition 1, an overhaul of the state’s mental health system that will be on California’s March 5 primary election ballot. The measure would reform California’s Mental Health Services Act and create a $6.4-billion bond to provide 10,000 new behavioral-health… Continue reading Newsom urges support for state’s mental health reform measure
Amazon India signs pact with Gujarat Govt, EDII to boost state’s exports
Amazon will focus on bringing weavers, artisans and other micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Gujarat on Amazon Global Selling, the e-commerce exports programme. Amazon India on Monday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) and the Cottage and Rural Industries Department, Government… Continue reading Amazon India signs pact with Gujarat Govt, EDII to boost state’s exports
Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector
The Jharkhand Health Science University Bill, 2023 was passed by the Assembly on Friday. Speaking to ANI, State Health Minister Banna Gupta said the Bill will prove to be a milestone for the state’s healthcare sector. “This Bill was needed because we want all-round development of the state. I believe that this… Continue reading Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector
Florida State’s ‘barking’ not good for the ACC, North Carolina AD says
North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham gave his thoughts on Florida State’s comments regarding their future position in the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Wednesday, Florida State President Richard McCullough said remaining in the ACC “under the current situation” would be difficult unless there were a “radical change to the revenue distribution.” A Florida State Seminoles… Continue reading Florida State’s ‘barking’ not good for the ACC, North Carolina AD says
Coal ministry transfers Rs 704 cr upfront payment to 6 coal-bearing states
The Centre has transferred Rs 704 crore upfront payment that it received from the sixth round of coal mine auctions to six states, an official statement said on Thursday. The amount has been transferred to coal-bearing states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal, the Ministry of Coal statement said.… Continue reading Coal ministry transfers Rs 704 cr upfront payment to 6 coal-bearing states
Kalyan Jewellers to open 11 new showrooms this month across many states
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd will open 11 new showrooms this month as part of the expansion plan. In a regulatory filing, the company announced its expansion plan for August across India with 11 new showrooms. “With this expansion, the jewellery brand will mark the milestone of its 200th showroom launch… in Jammu.” Kalyan Jewellers… Continue reading Kalyan Jewellers to open 11 new showrooms this month across many states
SC directs Centre, states to ensure peaceful rallies against Nuh violence
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday directed authorities to ensure that no violence or instances of hate speech occur at rallies organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal in the Delhi-NCR region against the violence in Haryana, Live Law reported. “We hope and trust that the state governments, including police authorities,… Continue reading SC directs Centre, states to ensure peaceful rallies against Nuh violence
Torrential rains will occur in many states for next four days, IMD warns
Heavy rainfall is set to occur across various states of India. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that some districts in Mizoram, Jharkhand, and Odisha will get a lot of rain. Here, an Orange alert has been issued. Though, apart from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, it will likewise rain in… Continue reading Torrential rains will occur in many states for next four days, IMD warns
Incentivising fiscal prudence for states
Premium Illustration: AJAY MOHANTY At 28 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), states account for nearly a third of the total debt of Indian governments. (The central government accounts for the rest.) In coming years, the share of the states will almost certainly increase still further. The question is, by how much and —… Continue reading Incentivising fiscal prudence for states