Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the topmost state in procurement of crops through the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal, with total purchases by the state government amounting to Rs 22,337 crore during the financial year 2025-26. Though many states, such as Gujrat, Maharashtra, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam, have been ranked among the Top 10 states in procurement via the GeM portal, Uttar Pradesh, which surpasses others, serves as an exampl…
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Jabalpur, April 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday outlined an ambitious roadmap to make agriculture more profitable and technology-driven, while inaugurating the ‘Krishi Manthan’ workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University in Jabalpur. Addressing farmers, scientists, and stakeholders, Yadav said the state government is working to integrate modern technology, scientific farming methods, and better market linkages to strengthen the agricultural economy…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Wednesday inaugurated the Indian Football League, organised by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised that sports play a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Khelo India in promoting sports culture across the country.Extending his best wishes to the participating players, Bagade enco…
Raipur, April 7 (IANS) Panic has gripped Mudpar village in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district after an outbreak of the highly contagious African Swine Fever (ASF) led to the death of more than 250 pigs, followed by the humane culling of another 82 pigs to prevent further spread. The crisis began on April 1 when sudden pig deaths were reported at a private pig farm in the village. The death toll rose rapidly within days. The farm owner immediately informed the district Veterinary Department.A team of…
Amaravati, April 6 (IANS) Amaravati has received statutory status as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Government of India issuing a gazette notification on Monday.This followed after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was passed by the Parliament last week.As per the gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, shall be deem…
Dehradun, April 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madannegi in Tehri Garhwal district, calling it a significant step towards strengthening access to quality education in the region.According to official information, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has granted approval for setting up the school under the civil sector. The institution is scheduled to commence operations…
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday participated in the self-enumeration process of the Digital Census commenced in Odisha on April 1. He also urged the citizens to cooperate in the campaign of Census 2027 to ensure a bright future for the state.”Today, I participated in the ‘Digital Census’ programme that has begun in the country and completed my self-registration. Accurate information alone will be helpful in preparing welfare schemes for the coming …
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII on Sunday sought more fiscal and monetary policy concessions from the government and the RBI to tide over the global uncertainty triggered by the West Asia conflict, even as it lauded “the series of timely, well calibrated and coordinated measures” that have already been taken in this regard.CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said, “the Government and the RBI have responded with speed, clarity and coordination. The early measures ha…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) MMA icon Sangram Singh and French fast-rising fighter Florian Coudier faced off at the Buenos Aires Arena on Saturday ahead of their much-awaited fight on Sunday. While Sangram looked quite calm, Florian’s enthusiasm was worth seeing. Florian said he would not let Sangram Singh stay in front of him for long.He has watched videos of Sangram’s MMA fights, and his support staff has told him many of Sangram’s weaknesses. The 83-kg fight will take place at 6:20 pm local time…
Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) To address practical challenges in wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and resolve farmers’ grievances, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chaired a high-level meeting at the Kota Circuit House on Saturday. Birla directed officials to strengthen the procurement mechanism and ensure that no farmer faces inconvenience.Emphasising farmer welfare, he stated that 100 per cent of farmers’ wheat must be procured at MSP. In view of crop damage caused by rece…