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Morning briefing: Murli Manohar Joshi meets ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani | Latest News India

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday met his senior colleague Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in Delhi to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna – India’s highest civilian award. Stating that he is “deeply happy”, the BJP leader said that it is his great fortune that he got to work with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Nanaji Deshmukh, and LK Advani. Dig deeper Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi meets veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday, to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna. (ANI) More on LK Advani: Asaduddin Owaisi reacts as BJP’s LK Advani gets Bharat Ratna: ‘Graves of Indians who…’ Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! NCP MP from Maharashtra Amol Kolhe’s poem in Parliament taking a jibe at the central government over the alleged politicisation of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya has gone viral on social media. The MP was participating in a debate over President Droupadi Murmu’s address to Parliament …

Murli Manohar Joshi’s first reaction after meeting ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani | Latest News India

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Murli Manohar Joshi met his senior colleague Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in Delhi on Saturday evening to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. Murli Manohar Joshi said it is his great fortune that he got to work with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Nanaji Deshmukh and LK Advani, reported news agency ANI. Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi meets veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday, to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna. (ANI) “Deeply happy to see Lal Krishna Advani ji honoured with Bharat Ratna. I congratulate him. It is my good fortune that I got the opportunity to work with Bharat Ratna Atal Ji, Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh and Bharat Ratna Advani Ji for more than 60 years,” Murli Manohar Joshi, 90, said. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that BJP veteran LK Advani, 96, will be conferred with …

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat To Meet Bhangwant Mann, Manohar Lal Khattar Tomorrow Amid Sutlej-Yamuna Canal Row

SYL canal issue has been a bone of contention between Punjab and Haryana (File) Chandigarh: Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will be holding a meeting with chief ministers of Haryana and Punjab here on Thursday on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue. According to a Haryana government statement on Wednesday, Gajendra Shekhawat will hold the meeting to address the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) issue. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will be attending the meeting, it said. Manohar Lal Khattar had recently written a letter to Bhagwant Mann and had expressed readiness to hold a meeting to resolve any obstacles or issues related to the SYL canal’s construction. Bhagwant Mann too had earlier this month said that he would attend the meeting, but asserted that the state has no spare water to share with any other state. The SYL canal issue has been a bone of contention between Punjab and Haryana for the past several years. The canal was conceptualised for effective sharing of water between the …

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar dismisses Congress charges of malpractice in recruitment

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar hit out at the Congress party on December 19, dismissing allegations by the Opposition party of malpractice in recruitment conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). Speaking during the winter session of the State Assembly, Mr. Lal said any officer found involved in any malpractice in the recruitment process will be terminated with immediate effect. “If any officer at any level is found involved in corrupt practices related to the HPSC recruitment process, they will not be forgiven. Immediate dismissal will be the consequence,” said the Chief Minister. Mr. Lal was reacting to Congress MLA Raghuvir Singh Kadiyan’s allegation that there was corruption in government recruitment. He reiterated the government’s resolve to ensure fair recruitment, stressing that any form of corruption or malpractice would not be tolerated. Mr. Lal said his government’s approach is to provide governance, clearly focusing on empowering citizens through employment opportunities, transparent systems, and a robust educational framework. He said the Opposition is spreading misinformation about the Haryana …

Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi requested ‘not to attend’ Ram Temple consecration | Latest News India

BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi who were at the forefront of the agitation for the Ram temple in Ayodhya are unlikely to attend next month’s consecration ceremony due to their health and age, the temple trust said here on Monday. Murli Manohar Joshi (L) and LK Advani “Both are elders of the family and considering their age, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by both,” Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai told reporters. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Rai said preparations are in full swing for the consecration ceremony on January 22, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The preparations would be completed by January 15 and the puja for ‘praan pratistha’ will start from January 16 and will continue till 22nd January, he added. Giving a detailed list of the invitees, Rai said Advani and Joshi might not attend the consecration ceremony due to health and age-related reasons. Advani is now 96 and Joshi will turn …

LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi Requested Not To Come To January Event: Ram Temple Trust

LK Advani is now 96 and Murli Manohar Joshi will turn 90 next month. (FILE) Ayodhya (UP): BJP veterans LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi who were at the forefront of the agitation for the Ram temple in Ayodhya are unlikely to attend next month’s consecration ceremony due to their health and age, the temple trust said in Ayodhya on Monday. “Both are elders of the family and considering their age, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by both,” Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai told reporters. Mr Rai said preparations are in full swing for the consecration ceremony on January 22, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The preparations would be completed by January 15 and the puja for ‘praan pratistha’ will start from January 16 and will continue till 22nd January, he added. Giving a detailed list of the invitees, Mr Rai said Mr Advani and Mr Joshi might not attend the consecration ceremony due to health and age-related reasons. Mr Advani is now 96 and …

KCR trying to split JSP votes in Andhra Pradesh with the support of Jagan, alleges Nadendla Manohar

Jana Sena Party (JSP) political affairs committee chairman Nadendla Manohar has said that Bharat Rasthra Samiti (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) is trying to enter Andhra Pradesh with the support of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy only to split the JSP votes in the 2024 elections. Addressing the media here on Thursday, Mr. Manohar said that Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao had fought for ‘Bangaru Telangana’ and not for ‘Bangaru Andhra Pradesh’. Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao should explain his position on Andhra Pradesh first before talking about BRS affairs and its expansion in the State. “The person who was responsible for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh is now talking about his political plans in the State,” Mr. Manohar said. ‘The YSRCP is shocked to see the increasing popularity of the JSP and its president Pawan Kalyan. The government has banned public meetings only to target the JSP and prevent it from raising issues concerning the people. The opposition parties have a right to speak on issues anytime and anywhere, but Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy is trying …

First Flight Arrives at Manohar International Airport in Goa; CM Sawant Calls it ‘dream Come True’ for State

The first passenger flight arrived at the Manohar International Airport in Goa from Hyderabad on Thursday morning, marking the commencement of operations at the new facility in the coastal state. The IndiGo flight carrying 179 passengers was given a water canon salute when it landed at 9 am at the new airport located at Mopa in North Goa district, 35 km from capital Panaji. Some of the passengers expressed happiness at the grand welcome and said they had an amazing experience. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this “dream come true” for Goa and a “big achievement” for the state and the Centre. The passengers were happy and appreciated the services offered at the new airport, he said. Union Minister Shripad Naik, the parliamentarian from North Goa, Rajya Sabha member Vinay Tendulkar, CM Sawant, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho, BJP state chief Sadanand Shet Tanavade and the airline officials welcomed the passengers at the terminal building of the airport. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh virtually participated in …

Goa’s Tourism to Take Off With Manohar Parrikar International Airport’s Inauguration

Edited By: Pritha Mallick Last Updated: December 11, 2022, 22:03 IST PM Modi said 40 lakh passengers will use the Mopa airport every year, which could rise to 3.5 crore passengers.(Special Arrangement) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the greenfield international airport at Mopa in North Goa Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the newly inaugurated international airport in Goa’s Mopa, named after former chief minister Monahar Parrikar, will boost tourism and transform the state into a cargo hub. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister said 40 lakh passengers will use the Mopa airport every year, which could rise to 3.5 crore passengers. Noting that tourism increases the soft power of the country, he said: “A cargo hub will offer more opportunities for Goa. Sectors like fruits and pharma products will also benefit due to the new airport.” Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also echoed the statements and said the airport will transform Goa’s tourism and business potential. “On behalf of people of Goa, I thank Union Govt. led …

‘Was a luxury’: PM Modi inaugurates Manohar airport in Goa; takes swipe at Cong | Latest News India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mopa International Airport on Sunday in a massive boost the air connectivity in the country. About 35 km from Panaji, the new international airport will soon become functional as IndiGo and GoFirst have already announced plans to launch 168 and 42 flights, respectively, for the airport next months. Indigo said it will be the airline’s largest-ever new station launch and will immediately connect New Goa International Airport to eight cities across India. The foundation stone of the airport was laid by PM Modi in November 2016. Goa’s Manohar International Airport: 5 things to know Chief minister Pramod Sawant announced that the airport will be named after former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar. “In the last eight years, whenever I got the opportunity to come amid you, I always said that I will return your love with full interest. This airport is an attempt to return the love that I received from you. I am so happy that the airport is named after Goa ke ladle, late Manohar Parrikar,” PM …