Author: Luhrs & Associates

Investing in Our Communities: Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Presents Grant Award for the Arts to Leonia High School

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 Hackensack, New Jersey: The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2025. During this week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced nearly $30,000 in grant and scholarship awards were made in 2025. These grants and scholarships were recommended by fund advisors, reviewed by staff and approved by the NNJCF’s Board of Trustees. The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ‘The Paul Coopersmith in Memory of Frank DeLorenzo…

Rules and regulations are important, but laws should not be a burden on people

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New Delhi: On Tuesday, a meeting of all the ruling government MPs congratulated PM Modi for the NDA’s victory in the Bihar Assembly elections. Briefing the meeting, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that PM Modi directed all MPs to work to make life easier for the people in their constituencies so that they don’t face any difficulties. This comment comes amid the ongoing difficulties faced by people due to IndiGo’s operational crisis. PM Modi was greeted with a garland for his victory in the Bihar elections. He provided guidance and direction to…

Elections are won and lost, but the Election Commission’s job is to remain impartial: Akhilesh Yadav

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New Delhi. During the winter session of Parliament, Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav, while discussing electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, said that BJP members were also speaking about the Uttar Pradesh elections. “I would like to say that fair proceedings were not seen anywhere in the by-elections. In the Rampur by-election, the Chief Minister and the BJP leadership had decided that the BJP would win. Moreover, on voting day, everyone saw how the police and administration were focused on ensuring that no voter left their homes. For the…

MP Gogoi took a jibe and said – the story behind Indigo should be exposed

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New Delhi. Political turmoil is growing over the Indigo issue. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised serious questions about the central government’s role, saying that the government cannot absolve itself of its responsibilities simply because a minister issued a statement. He stressed that the true story of this entire incident must be revealed and a detailed discussion in the House is essential. Speaking to the media, Gogoi alleged that in statements made in both houses of Parliament over the past two days, the government has placed the entire responsibility on a private…

Rahul Gandhi’s statement is irresponsible… BJP hits back at allegations of not allowing him to meet foreign guests

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New Delhi:  Ahead of President Putin’s visit to India, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused the central government of not allowing foreign guests to meet opposition leaders. The BJP has now targeted Rahul Gandhi’s allegation. BJP MP Sambit Patra has said that the statements made by Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition are irresponsible and his claims are not based on facts. Speaking to the media after the Parliament session on Thursday, BJP MP Sambit Patra said that the statements made by Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the…

“You too can become a leader like Atal ji, join the BJP”: Kangana Ranaut advised Rahul Gandhi

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New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Central government of not allowing foreign guests to meet the Leader of the Opposition, whereas there was a tradition of meeting during the times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. On this, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has said that Rahul Gandhi’s feelings for the country are very doubtful. She advised Rahul Gandhi to join the BJP. Kangana said that Rahul Gandhi can also become Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He should join the BJP. Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, Kangana Ranaut told news…

High alert for suspended MLA Humayun Kabir’s event; Babri Masjid’s foundation stone becomes the center of discussion

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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Babri Masjid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district today. The foundation stone laying ceremony has already sparked controversy, and a large number of security forces have been deployed in the district to prevent tensions. The day is highly sensitive as it marks the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992, and a heavy police presence has been deployed to prevent any untoward incident. Humayun Kabir announced in late November that he would…

The Mineral Department has issued a final notice to Sanjay Pathak’s companies, and has set a recovery of Rs 443 crore

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Jabalpur | Amidst allegations of over-mining against mining companies linked to BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak in Jabalpur, the administration has issued a final notice for recovery of ₹443 crore. The notices have been sent to Anand Mining, Nirmala Minerals, and Pacific Exports, all of which are accused of extracting iron ore several times more than the approved limit. The matter is serious because Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav himself confirmed the fine in the Assembly, causing a stir in both the political and mining sectors. The department submitted a detailed…

Amid IndiGo crisis, the government issued a stern warning of action if overcharging is found

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New Delhi:   The Civil Aviation Ministry has taken seriously concerns about abnormally high airfares being charged by some airlines in the wake of the IndiGo crisis. The central government on Saturday issued instructions to all airlines not to charge passengers fares in excess of the prescribed limit. The government has stated that action will be taken if they do so. Passengers are facing numerous difficulties due to IndiGo’s operational problems. This has also led to a steep increase in airfares. The Ministry stated that in order to protect passengers from…

Rahul Gandhi reacts, political battle intensifies over ‘dog controversy’ in Parliament

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New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s reaction to the dog controversy has been heated in Parliament since day one. The controversy that erupted after Congress MP Renuka Chowdhary brought a dog into the Parliament complex has now become a major political issue. BJP leader Jagdambika Pal called it a violation of Parliamentary decorum and demanded action. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi further escalated the debate in the Lok Sabha today by reacting to this issue. Speaking to the media, Rahul Gandhi said, “The dog is the main topic today. What did…