Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), March 26 (IANS) In a significant step towards rural welfare, the Chhattisgarh government has extended financial support to landless agricultural labourers in Dhamtari district, fulfilling another key promise made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantee.Under the Deendayal Upadhyay Landless Agricultural Labourers Welfare Scheme, an amount of Rs 10,000 has been provided to each eligible beneficiary. “In Dhamtari district alone, more than Rs 33 crore has been directl…
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Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Tuesday announced a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero‑tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Replying to a discussion in the House, Rane said the state government was determined to shut down unauthorised LED fishing and would not bow to pressure from neighbouring states such as Gujarat or Goa. “The state government is determined to shut down ill…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) In a step towards the economic empowerment of women, President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, will formally launch the Delhi government’s ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ and roll out the scheme for two free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali for 15 lakh poor families, an official said on Sunday. A special programme titled ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’ will be organised at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday during which these schemes, along with others will be launched…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) In a major relief for millions of women across Maharashtra, the state government has commenced the distribution of the January instalment of Rs 1,500 for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, shared the update via a social media post, confirming that the technical process for transferring the honorarium to all eligible beneficiaries began on February 23. The funds are being credited directly to the benefic…
Jaipur, Feb 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday reviewed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Ajmer on February 28, during which development projects worth Rs 23,500 crore are proposed to be inaugurated and foundation stones laid.The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister’s visit would mark a significant step towards strengthening development initiatives in the state. He also noted that appointment letters would be distributed to yout…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As dynamic and innovation-driven democracies, India and Ireland both have immense potential to collaborate in quantum communications, AI, regulatory innovation, and rural broadband services, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday.In a bilateral meeting with Irish Minister Jack Chambers here, Scindia said we look forward to Ireland’s support for India’s candidature at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). “Together, we can build a st…
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation’s West Bengal unit has called for an indefinite relay hunger strike in food shops in or adjacent areas to Kolkata from February 16 against the Central government’s plan to scrap subsidies in the ration system and introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), food coupons, and e-rupee.A press statement issued after the meeting of the state committee of the organisation said on Tuesday that the protest has been going on since the b…