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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Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), April 8 (IANS) The Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to transform the lives of small entrepreneurs across the country, with another success story emerging from Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district.Beer Bahadur Dhami, a resident of Ward No. 30 in Chamarajpet, has successfully established and expanded his restaurant business with financial assistance received under the scheme. Availing a collateral-free loan of Rs 1.95 lakh fr…
Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that the state budget is not merely a statement of income and expenditure, but a strong roadmap for the state’s overall development and the realisation of each citizen’s dreams. While inaugurating a state-level budget awareness drive, “Ama Janiba, Ama Budget” on Tuesday, Chief Minister Majhi added that in compliance with the nation’s vision, the state government has set the targets to be achieved by 2047.The targets in…
Jammu, April 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline for the union territory till March 2027.The office of Omar Abdullah’s office said on its X handle, “Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister @ChouhanShivraj for acceding to the J&K Government’s proposal to extend the timeline of PMGSY-I till March,…
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday presented a four-year report card of the Rural Development and Panchayat Department as part of the government’s ongoing “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, announcing the launch of the state’s first-ever caste socio-economic survey.Positioning rural development as a key pillar of inclusive growth, the Chief Minister outlined major initiatives ranging from the survey to large-scale infrastructure cr…
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav‑Tharad in North Gujarat. The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport, railways, urban infrastructure and housing, reflecting a major investment in the region’s socio‑economic landscape.The inauguration drew senior state leaders, including Gujarat Chief Minister…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones.Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media: “The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India’s civilisational traditions. It will p…
Gandhinagar, March 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31 to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post: “The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India’s civilisational traditions. It will provide visit…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has welcomed new leadership with the appointment of former MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti as Chairperson and former Amravati mayor Kiran Umesh Mahalle as its Member. Jyoti assumed charge on March 18, 2026, while Mahalle took office on March 20, 2026, marking a significant strengthening of the Commission’s mandate to safeguard the rights and welfare of backward classes across India.Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, a seasoned politic…
Sepahijala (Tripura), March 26 (IANS) A newly constructed road in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, on Thursday, significantly improved connectivity for several villages, bringing relief and convenience to local residents, who had long struggled with poor infrastructure.Locals say the road, built at an estimated cost of around Rs 6 crore, has connected at least five to six villages to nearby towns, including Melaghar, which serves as a key market hub in the region. The improved connectivity has not…