THE HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM AT GANGTOK ISSUES JUDGMENT ON HARI MAYA SHARMA AND OTHERS VS GANGTOK MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND OTHERS CASE

GANGTOK, India, July 17 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment/order on June 26: THE HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM: GANGTOK (Civil Extra-Ordinary Jurisdiction) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SINGLE BENCH: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A. MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, CHIEF JUSTICE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WP(C) No.72 of 2025 1. Mrs. Hari Maya Sharma, W/o Mr. Santosh Sharma, Aged about 53 ye...


HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM ISSUES JUDGMENT ON GANGA DAHAL & ORS. VS THE BRANCH MANAGER AT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. CASE

GANGTOK, India, July 17 -- Sikkim High Court issued the following judgment on June 22: HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM Record of Proceedings SKHC010000902026 MAC APP. No. 14 of 2026 MRS. GANGA DAHAL & ORS. ....... APPELLANTS VERSUS THE BRANCH MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. ....... RESPONDENT Date: 22.06.2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BHASKAR RAJ PRADHAN, J. For Appellants: Mr. N. Rai, Senior Advocate with Ms. Tara Devi Chettri, Advocate. For Respondent: None. 1. The appeal came up f...


CCI approves acquisition by Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd. of 100% shareholding in STT GDC Pte. Ltd.

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition by Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd. of 100% shareholding in STT GDC Pte. Ltd. The proposed combination involves the acquisition by Opal Bidco Pte. Ltd. (Opal Bidco) of 100% shareholding in STT GDC Pte. Ltd. (STT GDC) with Ruby Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. (Ruby), Singtel Interactive Pte. Ltd. (Singtel), Sunstone Investment Pte. Ltd. (Sunstone) and One Hundred And Thirty First In...


Empowering India's Skill Ecosystem

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's talent ecosystem is evolving through a whole-of-life approach that integrates education, skilling, employment and entrepreneurship. Policy reforms and flagship programmes are embedding vocational education in curricula from school onwards while promoting continuous upskilling and lifelong learning. The framework increasingly emphasises industry relevance, digital technologies, artificial intelligence and future-ready compet...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES 'SAUSHRUTAM 2026' IN NEW DELHI

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Saushrutam 2026' at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi today (July 15, 2026), on Sushruta Jayanti. She also inaugurated the MRI section of AIIA on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the President congratulated everyone associated with Ayurveda on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Acharya Sushruta, popularly recognised as the father of...


Vice-President addresses Valedictory Session of Vidhayi Gaurav Yatra marking 75 years of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the Valedictory Session of the Vidhayi Gaurav Yatra: Former and Sitting Members' Conclave, organised as part of the 75th-year celebrations of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly at Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha in Jaipur Paying tribute to Rajasthan's rich legacy of sacrifice, courage and patriotism, the Vice-President said that every generation of the State has strengt...


PM to visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on 17th July

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on 17th July 2026. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will flag off India's first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station. At around 11:30 AM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth around Rs.14,700 crore at Eklavya Stadium, Jind. He will also address the gathering on t...


Prime Minister shares an article on how Bharat Tex 2026 reflects India's textile strength and vision 2030

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, shared an article written by Union Minister of State, Shri Pabitra Margherita, on how Bharat Tex 2026 brings India's complete textile value chain under one roof, reflecting the nation's manufacturing strength, rich textile heritage and expanding global presence. Shri Modi remarked that it also reflects India's Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector. Shri Modi posted on X: Union Mo...


Prime Minister shares an article on India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Social Security

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal on the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the agreement on Social Security, describing it as a significant milestone in the India-UK partnership. Shri Modi said that the two agreements would further deepen the economic linkages between India and the United Kingdom and translate the sha...


Prime Minister pays homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, paid homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a stalwart of India's freedom movement and an exceptional public figure who dedicated his life to nation-building. Shri Modi said that Thiru K. Kamaraj Ji's unwavering commitment to education, inclusive development and the welfare of the underprivileged continues to inspire generations. Shri Modi posted on X; ...