Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday held a public hearing at his residence, where he listened to complaints of the people with sensitivity and directed officials to ensure their prompt resolution.He emphasised that citizens approach these hearings with hope and expectation, and therefore, officials must treat such cases with the highest priority and ensure swift disposal.During the session, the Chief Minister resolved a large number of grievances on the s…
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Chennai, March 21 (IANS) With the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a special doorstep voting facility to ensure greater accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process. The initiative is aimed at enabling senior citizens aged above 85 years and persons with disabilities (PwDs) with more than 40 per cent benchmark disability to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes.As part of this initiative, eligible voters…
Chennai, March 19(IANS) As Tamil Nadu gears up for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process. The initiatives focus on improving on-ground facilities, leveraging technology, and boosting voter participation across the state. Recognising that a large number of polling stations function from schools and colleges, election authorities are upgra…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Indian Railways gave a subsidy of Rs 60,239 crore on passenger tickets in 2024-25, amounting to a concession of 43 per cent on average, to every traveller, or, in other words, if the cost of providing service is Rs 100, then the price of the ticket is Rs 57 only, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Wednesday.This subsidy is continuing for all passengers. Further, concessions beyond this subsidy amount are continuing for many categories, like f…
Chennai, March 3 (IANS ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced that an additional Rs 2,000 has been credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes, describing it as a “special fund for the marginalised”. In a post on his official X page, the Chief Minister said the move was in response to growing requests from vulnerable sections of society who sought additional financial assistance.”Special funds for the marginalised!” he wrote,…
Dehradun, Feb 25 (IANS) The benefits of Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, launched under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in 2024, are reaching the length and breadth of the country, including the distant and remote locations. The Ayushman Bharat-Vay Vandana Yojana has proved to be a lifeline for the people of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.Chamoli, a border district, has made remarkable progress in bringing the senior citizens on board, making them eligible to become…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Highlighting concessions on smartphones in the Union Budget 2025-26, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that it offers several benefits to the youth and shields the middle class from new taxes.Sachdeva listened to the 13th Budget proposal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi–led government at the Delhi BJP State Office.He said that this Budget, which promotes sports and sporting talent, is youth-friendly.“Budget 2026, which promotes the construction indus…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the seasonal blooms and curated landscapes at the gardens.According to a press release issued by the President’s Secretariat, the Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31. Visitors will be able to access the garden six days a week between 10 a.m. an…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Union Budget 2026–27 set to be presented on February 1, expectations are rising across sectors, including real estate, capital markets, MSMEs, women, and senior citizens, experts said on Wednesday. They said that the upcoming budget should address ground-level challenges and ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens.Speaking to IANS, Eastern Bihar Industries Association president Govind Agrawal said real estate is a sector that directly affects the comm…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Monday directed Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to conduct surprise inspections inside Metro trains and take appropriate action to ensure that senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PwDs) are not denied seats earmarked for them. The direction was issued by a First Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan while disposing of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate V.B.R. Men…