Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) Acting on concerns raised by Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has written to the BJD president informing him that the Department of Financial Services under the Union Finance Ministry has taken serious note of the alleged harassment faced by tribal man Jitu Munda at an Odisha Grameen Bank (OGB) branch in Malliposi, Keonjhar district, in April this year. The Department has directed Regional Rural Banks to ensure …
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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held a series of high-level meetings with key representatives from the financial, payments, commodity markets and defence sectors, reflecting the government’s continued engagement with stakeholders across critical segments of the economy and national institutions.Neelkanth Mishra, Executive Director at the World Bank, called on the Finance Minister to discuss issues of mutual interest, the finance minister said on soci…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several Union Ministers on Sunday extended heartfelt greetings to fellow citizens on the 12th International Yoga Day, as they participated in the annual event.Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said yoga is not merely an exercise, but the foundation of a healthy body, a peaceful mind, and a balanced life.“Let us embrace yoga and contribute to building a disease-free, energetic, and positive India. Don’t practice yoga just for one day in the year; starting from June 21, ma…
Shillong, June 20 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday inaugurated the Jowai-Nartiang-Kdiap-Khanduli (JNKK) Road in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district and interacted with students, sportspersons and local residents, highlighting the Centre’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure and creating opportunities for youth in the Northeast.The road project, built with funding support from the New Development Bank at an estimated cost of more than Rs 59 crore, was inaugu…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the northeastern region is now home to global landmarks, showcasing sustainable and inclusive development.In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ is firmly on the global map — “from the world’s first 100 per cent organic state to the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge”.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also said the eight states of the northeast region…
Shillong/Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said the state has emerged as one of the leading beneficiaries of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the Northeast, effectively leveraging international funding to support infrastructure development and socio-economic growth. Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States,” the Chief Minister cited several major initiatives supported by international development partn…
Shillong/Agartala, June 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday highlighted the transformative role of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the state’s development and urged the Central Government to remove the existing ceiling on EAP borrowings for the Northeastern states to accelerate infrastructure creation and economic growth. Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States” in Shillong in the presence of Union Finance Minis…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged the Centre to enhance the borrowing and access limits under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) for northeastern states, saying such initiatives have become crucial in sustaining the region’s rapid development and unlocking large-scale infrastructure investments.Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States” in Shillong, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that the future of agriculture belongs to those who produce “better, cleaner, safer, more traceable and more sustainable products” rather than simply increasing output. She made the remarks while inaugurating Northeast India’s largest organic spice processing unit in Ri‑Bhoi district, highlighting Meghalaya’s deep‑rooted culture of sustainability and community stewardship as placing the state in a…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the Northeast has the potential to emerge as India’s next growth powerhouse by leveraging its strengths in organic farming, sustainable agriculture and premium-quality produce, asserting that the region could lead the country’s development journey in the years ahead. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, …