Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday said that the fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy sectors have immense potential to accelerate the economic development of the Northeast, adding that growth in these sectors would ensure progress not only for individuals but for the region as a whole. The Union Minister, who chaired a Regional Review Meeting of the eight Northeastern states, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s v…
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Aizawl, May 24 (IANS) Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, said on Sunday that the Centre aims to make Mizoram not only self-sufficient in fish production but also a fish-exporting state in the future. The Union Minister also assured full support for various development-oriented projects proposed by the Mizoram government.Soon after arriving in Aizawl, Union Minister Singh called on Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma.He was acc…
Jaipur, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed women empowerment, farmer welfare, youth employment and rural development at the centre of governance, adding that the empowerment of these sections is essential for the development of both the state and the nation.Addressing the ‘Village Development Chaupal’ programme at Thikariya village in Bagru, the Chief Minister said several flagship schemes launched by the Prime Mi…
Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) The Gujarat government has decided to release 16 million cubic feet (MCFT) of water from Lakhanka Dam in Bhavnagar district to address water scarcity faced by farmers and villagers during the summer season. The decision was made on Tuesday following a representation made to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The decision will enable the filling of check dams in the downstream villages of Adhewada and Malanka, with officials indicating that it is expected to provide relief t…
Raisen, April 11 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the ongoing agricultural fair in Raisen is focused on bringing practical change in farming by connecting farmers directly with science, technology and markets. Addressing the ‘Unnat Krishi Mela’ – comprising an exhibition and training programme for farmers – Chouhan said the event has been designed as a hands-on learning platform. He emphasised that this is not just a meeting or a platform for…
Raipur, April 9 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has highlighted the significant progress in eradicating Naxalism from the state during his recent three-day visit to Delhi, where he held meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin.Speaking to mediapersons, Chief Minister Sai credited Prime Minister Modi’s guidance, the strong resolve of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the bravery of security forces for successfully rooting out Naxalism …
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers.G. Sreekanth (IAS: RR: 2009), Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai.Deelip Swami (IAS: SCS: 2011), Collector, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, has been posted as Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation, Akola.Varsha Thakur-Ghuge (IAS: SCS: 2…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “A big boost to ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’… It’s a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishw…
Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) The Gujarat government will open the ‘i-Khedut’ portal from March 27 to April 26 to accept online applications from farmers and livestock owners seeking assistance under 148 components across agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry schemes for the 2026-27 financial year.Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani said farmers would be able to apply for 42 components under the agriculture sector, 94 under horticulture and 12 under animal husbandr…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) In a scathing critique during the Legislative Assembly’s budget discussion, senior NCP (SP) legislator and former Finance Minister Jayant Patil on Tuesday dismantled the state government’s fiscal road map, labelling the 2026-27 budget as a “document of deception.”Patil argued that the government’s rhetoric of making Maharashtra a $5 trillion economy by 2047 is mathematically impossible at current growth rates and warned that the state is hurtling toward a “liquidity cru…