Srinagar, May 23 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced a series of measures aimed at rationalising expenditure and ensuring fiscal prudence during the financial year 2026-27.An order issued by the Union Territory’s Finance Department said the measures will come into immediate effect and outlined detailed guidelines to curb non-essential spending.The order stressed that only essential seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programmes should be held, with departme…
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Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, the Rajasthan government has issued a circular banning foreign travel by ministers, officials and employees at government expense, while outlining a series of energy-saving measures.The circular, issued by the Finance Department, outlines measures to reduce government expenditure and conserve fuel. All departments have been directed to implement the guidelines strictly.Under the new policy, all…
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) In view of the fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued eight directives to significantly reduce the use of petrol and diesel in government offices across the state. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), CM Majhi also directed Chief Secretary Anu Garg to take appropriate measures to reduce the use of petrol and diesel across government departments.Majhi directed the authorities to ensure the co…
Bengaluru, May 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday chaired a meeting at his official residence to review matters related to the School Education and Literacy Department and directed officials to expedite the implementation of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) across the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister announced that the Karnataka Public School project would be formally launched in Shivamogga on June 1.Officials informed that each KPS school would accommodate around 1,20…
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday ordered the transfer and posting of several senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across key departments, including Finance, Revenue Administration, Tourism, and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). The orders were issued by Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar in the name of the Governor.According to the official notification, senior IAS officer N. Muruganandam, who has ret…
Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) A meeting of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at the Mantralaya, resulted in several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure, expanding healthcare, improving irrigation facilities, and enhancing social security across Madhya Pradesh. The Council approved financial allocations exceeding Rs 29,540 crore for diverse developmental works and welfare schemes, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic growth, a press state…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) After e-KYC correction deadline ended last month, around 1.88 crore women are eligible for the Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra. The state government had extended the deadline for correction in e-KYC process for the Ladki Bahin scheme till April 30, officials said on Monday “After the deadline end as per the data with Women and Child development department, around 1.88 crore women submitted the application for completion of process. In February, last payout for Ladki Bahin …
Patna, April 29 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a crucial Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, during which 63 schemes were approved, marking a significant push toward infrastructure development, administrative expansion, and financial strengthening. The Cabinet approved the construction of a 4-lane Greenfield road connecting Darihara (Konhua) in Saran to Dumariaghat in Gopalganj.The total length of this stretch is 73.51 km, and it will be built by Bihar State Road Development Corp…
Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department on Tuesday issued a significant administrative order that reshapes its legal representation in the ongoing judicial battle over the Other Backward Class (OBC) reservation, officials said. This latest directive, released on Monday comes at a critical juncture as the state defends its decision to increase the OBC reservation from 14 to 27 per cent. The move follows an order passed by the Supreme Court in February 2026 regar…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed all departments to finalise a concrete action plan within the stipulated timeframe, focusing on reducing regional disparities and ensuring balanced development across all districts. During a review meeting of the ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ Vision Management Regulatory Board, he reviewed the progress of various departments and instructed them to focus on effective implementation in the next phase.He asked the departmen…