Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has sanctioned an ambitious underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, which is aimed at transforming connectivity in the Northeast.Addressing a massive public rally in Assam’s Biswanath district, PM Modi said the project, estimated at Rs 18,500 crore, will significantly reduce travel distance between Gohpur and Numaligarh, ushering in a new era of seamless connectivity in the region.He add…
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Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a massive public rally in Assam’s Gogamukh, outlining an expansive vision for the state’s development while expressing confidence that the BJP will return to power for a third consecutive term.Beginning his address by invoking Assam’s rich cultural and historical legacy, PM Modi said the state has produced legendary figures such as Lachit Borphukan and Bhupen Hazarika.He said their contributions continue to inspir…
Harda, March 24 (IANS) Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has emerged as a robust economic pillar supporting millions of small and marginal farmers across the country. Designed exclusively for those who need it most, the scheme provides an annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 directly into farmers’ bank accounts.This amount is disbursed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each at four-month intervals, ensuring timely and unin…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s release of over Rs 18,640 crore as the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme this month has enabled over 9.32 crore farmers to receive financial assistance, out of whom 2.15 crore are women farmers.The total money disbursed since the launch of the scheme has now shot past Rs 4.27 lakh crore, making PM-KISAN one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer initiatives, according to an official facts…
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday hailed farmers as the backbone of society and the true driving force behind Odisha’s economy, emphasising their vital role in the state’s progress.Addressing the state-level programme for the distribution of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi on the PM Kisan Utsav Diwas, Majhi said, “Farmers are the backbone of our society and the true drivers of our economy. Both the Central government and our State Government are constantly maki…
Agartala, March 13 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, on Friday, told that Rs 46.36 crore will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh farmers in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The Minister shared the information after attending the 22nd instalment distribution programme of the scheme virtually along with Chief Minister Manik Saha. The programme was virtually addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Mod…
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that gas cylinders will be available to everyone on time, claiming there was no shortage despite the current global situation. The Chief Minister was addressing farmers during a state-level programme of the PM-Kisan scheme.Patel urged people not to spread rumours about LPG supply and assured that those who require gas cylinders would receive them without difficulty.“There is no difficulty in the global situation…
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has emerged as a significant source of social security for marginal farmers across the country, while accusing the Congress party of spreading misinformation about the initiative when it was first launched. Addressing a public programme in Khanapara in Guwahati, the Prime Minister said, “When the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched, the Congress party spread …
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on Friday to kickstart a series of programmes in the state. During his two-day visit, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Assam Mala 3.0, a major road infrastructure initiative worth over Rs 3,200 crore, in…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on March 13, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Wednesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the installment from Guwahati in Assam, transferring more than Rs 18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).S…