New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held extensive discussions on the state’s overall development and the welfare of people. During the interaction, Dhillon apprised the Prime Minister of the current situation, including the state’s economy, industrial sector, the concerns of farmers and labourers, the aspirations of youth, law and order, the menace of gangsters and several other important issues, a statement…
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Gangtok, July 27 (IANS) BJP’s Sikkim unit on Monday welcomed the state government’s Rs 18,455-crore Budget for 2026-27, describing it as development-oriented, while urging the government to place greater emphasis on revenue generation, timely implementation of projects and employment creation.Speaking to IANS, BJP-Sikkim spokesperson Passang Sherpa said the Budget contained several initiatives that would benefit farmers, improve road infrastructure and strengthen healthcare, but stressed that th…
Chandigarh, July 26 (IANS) Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president and minister Aman Arora on Sunday urged the striking Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) employees to withdraw the statewide strike, saying it “is causing immense hardship to farmers during the crucial paddy transplantation season and disrupting essential services for nearly three crore people”. Saying the government is always ready for dialogue, he stated that a high-level committee constituted 25 days ago at the emplo…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Sunday that transformative initiatives like the Biofuel Mission, Green Hydrogen Mission, and Samudra Manthan are steering India towards a new era of energy self-reliance. The Union Minister highlighted that biofuel forms a crucial foundation of India’s sustainable energy future, empowering farmers, reducing dependence on imported fuels, and giving fresh momentum to environmental conservation.He sa…
Chitradurga, (Karnataka) July 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that the state Cabinet is likely to be expanded next week and called upon all Ministers to work collectively to address the drought situation across the state. Speaking at the Bengaluru Regional Division-level Development progress review meeting held in Chitradurga, Shivakumar stressed the need for a united approach to governance and urged Ministers to prioritise drought management and public welfar…
Nagpur, July 23 (IANS) Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Thursday launched a fiery attack on the Maharashtra government over the ongoing student agitations over NEET paper leaks, slamming the administration for lathi-charging peaceful student protesters and threatening to plant narcotics on them.Wadettiwar emphasised that the future of students is a deeply serious issue, asserting that the government must address their legitimate demands with empathy.He stated that using fo…
Bhopal, July 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to open at least one farm machinery rental shop in every Assembly constituency to improve farmers’ access to modern agricultural equipment, particularly for small and marginal landholders. The initiative is being taken on the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as part of the state’s focus on farm mechanisation during the “Year of Farmers’ Welfare”.According to the state government, 5,260 farm machinery rental centres are alre…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that more than 2,800 farmers have died by suicide since the Congress government came to power in Karnataka and accused the state government of failing to respond adequately to the worsening drought situation. He demanded that the state government immediately declare drought across the state and provide compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre to affected farmers.Addressing a…
Patna, July 22 (IANS) Farmers’ issues dominated proceedings on the third day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session, with legislators from both the Opposition and the ruling alliance raising concerns over inadequate electricity supply for irrigation amid deficient rainfall across several parts of the state.During Question Hour, members highlighted that irregular power supply is disrupting irrigation, putting Kharif crops —particularly paddy — at risk.They urged the government to…
Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Reacting to the ongoing discussions on the proposed India-US trade agreement, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Tuesday urged farmers not to panic and categorically stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself assured that there will be no compromise with the interests of farmers and livestock rearers. Dhillon said the Central Government has repeatedly clarified that paddy, wheat, pulses, milk and other agricultural products w…