Public-service failures and uncertainty over Kais Saied’s health are deepening the country’s political malaise.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr heads into Monday’s State of the Nation Address facing a legacy-defining question: can he balance his anti-corruption drive with sustaining economic growth and the needs of ordinary Filipinos? The address, known locally as the Sona, opens the final two years of Marcos’ presidency. Analysts say his administration must show tangible results from its investigation into the alleged billions of pesos in discrepancies relating to flood-control projects while...
According to sources, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to ensure building plan approvals are processed without delay wherever applications comply with the prescribed requirements.
Congratulating officials who performed well in their respective domains, he says public welfare can be achieved only when the administrative machinery functions efficiently
Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner of Karnataka and Goa Zone Jay Kumar has emphasised improving service delivery, timely settlement of claims and grievance redressal
Mr. Choudhary says that serving as Chief Minister for 100 days is an emotional moment for him; he adds that continuous efforts are being made to ensure self-reliance for the 14 crore people of Bihar
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local development and address residents’ needs. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made the call as he met 88 legislators on Friday at a seminar during their unprecedented week-long national affairs study tour to the capital. Meeting the group in the Hong Kong Room of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xia affirmed...
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was to open his newly created northern office on Friday, as he bids to launch his flagship move to reverse decades of centralising power over England in London. Ahead of officially opening his “Number 10 North” hub in Manchester, Burnham – who replaced Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday – repeated his vow to put “more power into every postcode” to spur economic growth. “For 40 years, power and resources have been sucked into the centre, and too many...
An official said that even after the CMO is relocated, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may occasionally use the existing Chief Minister’s chamber in the main block.
Space constraints are cited as the primary reason for the shift
Engage more actively with the public and ensure welfare and development initiatives are communicated at the grassroots level, Chief Minister tells his Cabinet colleagues
Officials to visit local bodies in three districts as part of study tour
The recognition validates Odisha’s sustained focus on governance reforms, ease of doing business, institutional efficiency and investor facilitation, he says
Hong Kong’s decision to introduce its first five-year plan has prompted familiar questions. Does this signal greater government intervention at the expense of the free market? Will it make Hong Kong’s development model more similar to that of the mainland? Could it overlap with the annual policy address and budget? And without detailed key performance indicators, might it become little more than a symbolic document? These concerns deserve a serious response. For Hong Kong, the purpose of a...
Cabinet decides to constitute committee of experts to examine the issue and make recommendations
In order to foster coordination among government departments and avoid delays in implementation of projects
Mr. Choudhary said the state government is working with a resolve to serve the public, and ensuring an impartial resolution for every grievance is the government’s top priority.
Naidu instructs officials to constitute a committee to redraft the Business Rules and introduce reforms that would make governance more efficient and responsive
The Congress has failed in governance in the State as there is no decision-making without enough Ministers, according to the Union Minister
Draft report backs objective of preventing ‘governance from custody’ but recommends replacing ‘removal’ with ‘suspension’ and reworking arrest-based trigger; most Opposition parties had declined to join the panel arguing that the Bill was driven by ‘malicious intent’
Mr. Shivakumar said the government’s foremost objective is to deliver transparent, people-centric and inclusive governance while ensuring that even the last person in society receives their constitutional and civic entitlements
Only five departments have hosted their G.O.s issued in May and June on the website. The orders that are not available on the site pertain to the creation of Singappen Special Force and the provision of 100 additional units of electricity to domestic consumers who use 500 units bi-monthly
With the geopolitical situation normalising, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the withdrawal of work from home on Wednesday and Saturday
To discuss the perceived lack of transparency in governance
Gram sabhas must have the right to give or withhold consent
President Xi Jinping has projected strong confidence for the Communist Party on both domestic governance and international standing in a speech on Wednesday to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the party. In a comprehensive and wide-ranging address, Xi reviewed the history of the party, recounting its historical achievements and summarising the key factors behind its success, including maintaining the party’s purity and discipline. Xi highlighted the party’s success as a new path for...
Survey finds work-related constraints are the biggest barrier to participation; repeated meetings without visible outcomes also erode public engagement
When the intention is clear, the policy is transparent, and there is a mindset to embrace technology, then all forms of governance become very easy for honest people, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Government’s priorities, demands from employees and central assistance for flagship schemes to pose tough time. The new CS will have to focus ensuring that senior officials visit the field.
The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.