Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) In a historic development, Sundra village, located along the India‑Pakistan international border in Barmer district of Rajasthan, has, for the first time since independence, received clean drinking water through household tap connections. This milestone marks not only the arrival of a basic amenity but also the end of decades of hardship and the beginning of a new chapter of hope and dignity, confirmed officials on Friday.Established in 1734, Sundra was once amon…
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Raipur, March 11 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh government has announced a significant increase in the procurement price of tendu patta leaves, a move aimed at boosting the income of thousands of forest dwellers engaged in leaf collection. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made the announcement through a post on his official X handle, describing it as a fulfilment of the government’s promise to ensure prosperity for tendu leaf collectors under the double-engine model of governance.The Chief Minister said…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Calling IAS officers “custodians of governance standards”, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that the spirit of “Nation First” should be their guiding compass for driving development outcomes for “Viksit Bharat@2047”. Addressing Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers inducted from the State Civil Services and attending the 128th Induction Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), the President said that every deci…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that widow pension beneficiaries and persons with disabilities receiving government pensions will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Their families will also be eligible to avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits, she said.The Chief Minister said that this decision will bring direct and meaningful change to the lives of lakhs of needy families.The decision was taken during a Cabinet meet…
Raipur, Feb 18 (IANS) The impact of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme is becoming visible in the hamlets and remote villages of Chhattisgarh. The tribal women in Jagima village of Balrampur district are witnessing a transformative shift in their lives as well as livelihood, as the flagship scheme of the Central government is aiding them with monetary assistance and necessary support and training to help them become self-dependent. The PM JANMAN yojana, aimed at …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 here has brought together global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, who are highlighting both the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the urgent need for responsible governance.Speaking to IANS, World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Carl Skau said the agency already has a strong advantage in deploying AI due to its vast data resources and global logistics network.”W…
Haveri (Karnataka), Feb 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Revenue Department is distributing title deeds to one lakh beneficiaries for the second time and has so far provided title deeds to 2.20 lakh families, calling it a record achievement. He also claimed that Karnataka’s top GDP ranking in the country is the result of the pro-people policies implemented by his government.He was speaking after inaugurating the government’s 1,000-day celebration prog…
Itanagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), on Wednesday, expressed deep gratitude to the Centre, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his visionary leadership and steadfast support in driving the state’s transformation and development. Addressing the fifth session of the eighth state Assembly, the Governor said that the Prime Minister’s recent visit (September 22, 2025) to Itanagar, during which development projects worth more than Rs 5,1…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the state office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here, where the party’s Rajasthan unit President Madan Rathore and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unfurled the national flag.Extending Republic Day greetings to the people of Rajasthan, Rathore said January 26 marks the day when the Constitution of India came into force, laying the foundation of the world’s largest democracy.He asserted that…
Agartala, Jan 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government remains firmly committed to ensuring transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. The Chief Minister said that PM Modi’s dynamism and farsighted approach have ushered in a phase of turbo-charged development and genuine empowerment across the state, particularly for youth, women and Janjati (tribal) communities, while up…