BJP to Discuss J&K and Haryana Seats in CEC Meeting
The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is set to hold its next Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting on August 29th, where discussions are expected to focus on seat allocation in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. This follows the first CEC meeting on August 25th, which was chaired by National President JP Nadda and attended by prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah. The BJP aims to contest a significant number of seats in Jammu & Kashmir, with sources suggesting they may fight for up to 60 seats out of the total 90. The party is also seeking support from local parties like the Apni Party.
RIL’s 47th AGM Held Virtually Today
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest conglomerate, will hold its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on August 29th at 2 PM IST. The company made this announcement in a statement to the stock exchanges. This meeting will be conducted via video conferencing and other audio-visual means, complying with the regulations set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI.
Kerala Government Convenes All-Party Meeting on Landslide Survivors
The Kerala government is scheduled to convene an all-party meeting on August 29th to discuss the rehabilitation of survivors affected by recent landslides in Wayanad. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for the meeting, which will be held online. The meeting will involve various ministers, including those responsible for revenue, housing, forests, electricity, transportation, finance, and public works. The Kerala government has confirmed that the temporary rehabilitation of landslide victims in Wayanad is complete, with all affected families now residing in rented accommodations. This meeting aims to discuss further steps for their long-term rehabilitation.
Inaugural Run of Mumbai-Goa Train on August 29th
The Railway Board has approved the operation of a bi-weekly train connecting Mumbai and Goa’s Konkan region. The inaugural run of this train will commence on August 29th from Borivali, a major station on the Western Railway (WR). This move is expected to benefit tourists from Mumbai’s western suburbs who wish to travel to Goa, a popular holiday destination.
Nominations Open for Second and Third Phases of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Elections
The filing of nominations for the second and third phases of the Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections will begin on August 29th and September 5th, respectively. The BJP has already announced 16 candidates for the first phase of the elections. The counting of votes for all three phases will take place on October 4th.
