New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The government on Saturday said the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has surpassed sanctioning of loans to more than two lakh micro food processing enterprises.While crossing 2 lakh loan sanctions, the scheme has leveraged project investments of over Rs 20,300 crore, informed Chirag Paswan, Minister for Food Processing Industries.Speaking at an event here to celebrate the historic milestone, the minister said nearly 90 per…
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Lucknow, July 5 (IANS) Amid the raging controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Union Minister and LJP-Ram Vilas chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday demanded the strictest punishment for those who are proven guilty of the crime, so that “no one dares to commit such an act” ever.Talking to IANS, Paswan said: “I believe this is extremely unfortunate and a matter of concern. Whenever such controversies arise, they hurt the faith of Ram devotees. I believe that …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Sunday, recalling his contributions to the upliftment of weaker and deprived sections of society. Ram Vilas Paswan, born on July 5, 1946, in Bihar’s Khagaria, was the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party and served as a member of both Houses — nine times in Lok Sabha and twice in Rajya Sabha.He served as the Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public…
Patna, July 3 (IANS) The political debate surrounding the high-profile Bharat Tiwari encounter in Bihar’s Bhojpur district continues to intensify. While opposition parties have raised questions over the police action, Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has defended the police, saying they acted within the framework of law and established procedures.He urged people not to reach conclusions before the ongoing judicial inquiry is completed. Speaking to report…
Bhojpur, July 3 (IANS) After Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday met the family members of student and local activist Bharat Tiwari, who was killed in police action, the latter’s family members said that the LJP (Ram Vilas) chief has assured them that the perpetrators will be punished at the earliest and that the “world will be a witness to the justice”.Following his meeting with the family earlier in the day, Paswan condemned the circumstances surrounding his death, saying the role of admini…
Bilauti, July 3 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday met the family of student and local activist Bharat Tiwari and condemned the circumstances surrounding his death, saying the role of administrative officers in the incident was completely unacceptable in a civilised society. Speaking to reporters, Chirag Paswan said, “The way Bharat Tiwari was killed by some administrative officers is completely unacceptable in any civilised society or internal system. Those who are responsible for ma…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday passed a resolution marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, describing it as a defining phase of “people-centric development, participative democracy and performance-oriented governance”. The resolution was adopted at a high-level NDA meeting in New Delhi, where coalition allies congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in conse…
Ahmedabad, June 9 (IANS) Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday inaugurated the SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026 in Ahmedabad, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, development agencies, researchers and entrepreneurs from across South Asia to discuss ways to strengthen food processing ecosystems, generate employment and build sustainable food systems in the region. The two-day regional high-level polic…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Political rhetoric surrounding the Bihar Legislative Council elections and the opposition’s unity has intensified, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan launching a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday. Commenting on the meeting of the INDIA bloc, Chirag Paswan described the opposition coalition as an arrangement born out of political compulsions rather than shared ideology.According to him, the alliance has been formed to conceal internal …
Patna, June 8 (IANS) On the final day for filing nominations for the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections, all nine candidates of the NDA alliance, including Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar, submitted their nomination papers at the Legislative Assembly.Nishant Kumar arrived at the Assembly, accompanied by JD(U) Working President Sanjay Jha.Speaking to the media after filing his nomination, Kumar said, “I have come to file my nomination as a Legislative Council member. I am grateful for …