Ira Khan, Nupur Shikhare Ties Knot, Groom Ditches Horse And Car, Jogs 8 Km To Wedding Venue

Inaugurating five infrastructure projects under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) virtually from Itanagar, FM Sitharaman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already given top priority to the development of the region, comprising eight states.

"The government would continue to provide financial and technical support to the developmental projects of the northeastern states," she said.

The five infrastructure projects amounting to over Rs 86 crore, include the upgradation of district hospitals at Khonsa and Changlang, along with construction of roads in Pasighat, flood protection and sheet piling at Deobeel and cluster MIPs in Lower Siang.

In his address, Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the unprecedented focus on the northeast region in the Union Budgets since 2014, stating that prior to this, the northeast was rarely mentioned.

"Every Central budget now reflects the importance of the northeast region. A budget without the northeast in focus is incomplete," he remarked, and acknowledged the unique challenges faced by the state in terms of infrastructure development but lauded the remarkable progress made under the Central government's support.

Khandu noted that the revenue of the state has increased.

Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh's vast hydropower potential, the Chief Minister said: "Arunachal would significantly contribute to the national economy through hydropower."

He appreciated the Central Government's support in ensuring state equity in hydropower projects.

Khandu emphasised the need for upgrading outdated infrastructure across Arunachal Pradesh.

He pointed out that many existing structures were of SPT type and called for rapid development and conversion to Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structures.

The Chief Minister stressed the need to improve the state's low Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio and requested continued support from the Union Finance Minister in expanding banking services.

He appreciated the establishment of SBI Regional Business Office (RBO) in the state and urged for similar facilities in western Arunachal Pradesh.

Khandu also highlighted the difficulties in availing infrastructure loans due to external interventions.

--IANS

Read More National News
 

Judge Varun Talwar of Jodhpur's Family Court No. 2 gave a historic decision to annul Anita's child marriage. The family court during its verdict in the case of annulment of child marriage, ordered to husband to pay the litigation expenses to the child bride.

21-year-old Anita, daughter of a farmer family resident of a rural area of Jodhpur district, was married as a child at the age of just 4 months. Thereafter, she continued to suffer the brunt of child marriage. Her in-laws were constantly pressuring her to get her ‘Gauna’ done and send her to her in-laws. 

Meanwhile, Anita got information about the campaign of one Kriti Bharti of Saarthi Trust Jodhpur to abolish child marriages. Anita met Kriti and expressed her pain. Kriti then filed a case for annulment of Anita's child marriage in Family Court No. 2 of Jodhpur.

Kriti Bharti advocated on Anita's behalf in the family court and made the court aware of the facts related to child marriage and age. After which Judge Varun Talwar of Family Court No. 2 gave a historic decision to annul the child marriage that took place 20 years ago when Anita was just 4 months old. 

Due to the efforts of Kriti of Saarthi Trust, the court has set a new example by giving a decision to the girl bride to get the expenses of the case from her husband. 

Justice Talwar said that child marriage is not only a vice but also a crime which spoils the future of children. 

“If the girl or boy does not want to continue the child marriage, then they have the right to cancel the child marriage. To eradicate the evil of child marriage, significant efforts are needed at the society level,” Justice Talwar said. 

Kriti said that after getting Anita's child marriage annulled, better rehabilitation efforts are now being made for her. The aim of my campaign is to ensure that child marriage gets buried in the history books, she said.

Anita said, "With the help of Kriti Didi, I have become free from the bondage of child marriage. Now I will stand on my feet and fulfil my dreams."

--IANS

Read More National News

Aries

You will have economic growth and your organisational work will be completed successfully. You may repent by exaggerating a small matter into a big one. The court's verdict may be delayed. 

Favourable colour- Red
Favourable number- 9
Remedy - Eat some sweets before going somewhere

Taurus

You will have a healthy mind. You are likely to get benefits from subordinates. You may buy a piece of land or a house for your use. Students will be interested to read religious books.

Favourable colour- White
Favourable number- 6
Remedy- Chant Gayatri Mantra of Maa Mangala

Gemini

You may have health problems. Working people will make big achievements. You will be happy for your guest. You will take bold steps and advance in politics. Students will get good results.  

Favourable colour- Green
Favourable number- 5
Remedy– Chant mantra of Tripura Sundari
 
Cancer

Your problems in industry, business, transport, trade may be solved. You may likely to travel distant places. Owing to the delay in finding the desired object, your stress may increase.

Favourable colour- White
Favourable number- 2
Remedy– Offer food to Black dog 
 
Leo

In politics, your opposition will try to harm you. Your peace is likely to be restored in family life. You are likely to pull all your works on your own. You are likely to receive a shocking news. 

Favourable colours– Orange
Favourable number – 1
Remedy – Chant mantra of Goddess Bhubaneswari
 
Virgo

There will be success in the workplace with the help of higher officials. Women will show good attitude in the family. Your social life will be better. There will be an increase in your rank. You may share temporary happiness with your colleagues. 

Favourable Colour- Green,
Favourable Number- 5
Remedy- Offer some food to birds 
 
Libra

Happiness and freedom in your cards. You will stay happy with your loved ones. You may receive victory if in politics. Students will achieve academic success. Legal matters will be solved easily. 

Favourable colour- White
Favourable Number- 6
Remedy-  Worship Maa Lakhsmi 

Scorpio

You may have health problems. you will get success in new works. You may likely to get favorable results in the field of mechanical industry and transport. You may get prestige and respect from your co-workers. You will spend time with friends.

Favourable colour- red
Favourable Number- 9
Remedy –  Chant Hanuman Chalisa

Sagittarius

You may likely to get some financial help from your dear ones. You will have a happy and peaceful family life. You will make attempts to adopt new methods in doing your work. Women will concentrate on their family.

Favourable Colour- Yellow
Favourable Number- 3
Remedy- Chant gayatri mantra

Capricorn

You may be more emotional about any relationship. You may get help from siblings in your work. The completion of an under construction house may begin. Women may move forward by taking all along with them. You may solve legal issues by mutual understanding.

Favourable Colour- Blue
Favourable Number-8 
Remedy- Offer food to needy people

Aquarius

You will see a growth in work field. You will spend quality time with your family. Businessmen will see a profit. If you are in art and cultural field then today is your day.

Favourable colour- Blue
Favourable number- 8
Remedy- Chant gayatri mantra of Lord Shani
 
Pisces

You may have to work very hard and struggle at the workplace. It is better to discuss with the family before taking important decisions. You may be encouraged in the field of sports, entertainment, dance and music. You may purchase land. Some of your own people may trouble you.

Favourable colour- Yellow
Favourable number- 3
Remedy – Worship Lord Brihaspati