Imphal, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the outlook of the Northeastern states through focused development initiatives.The Minister chaired a review meeting of ongoing schemes under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and also held departmental review meetings of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) and National Buil…
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New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said that government schemes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have transformed India’s development journey by shifting the focus from women-centred welfare to women-led growth, ensuring dignity, security and greater participation of women in nation-building.Puri was speaking after an interaction with professionals, industry leaders, academicians, entrepreneurs and students at the ‘Professionals Connect 2026’ conclave or…
Itanagar, Jan 10 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), in collaboration with various organisations and volunteer groups, on Saturday, carried out a cleanliness drive at the Siang River Front in Pasighat of Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, officials said. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that the BRO has always been in the forefront to take initiatives to reach out to civil administration and population in various forms.As part of the same initiative, BRO Pro…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jal Shakti Ministry made significant strides in 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with over 83 per cent of villages declared as ODF Plus (Model), more than 5.27 lakh villages having arrangements for solid waste management and 5.41 lakh villages having arrangements for liquid waste management, an official said on Thursday.The Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, conducted during September and October, witnessed mass participation and Jan Bhagid…
Kochi, Dec 31 (IANS) The ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CMFRI) observed “Swachhta Pakhwada” from December 16 to 31, undertaking a series of cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, and community engagement activities aimed at reinforcing the message that cleanliness is a shared social responsibility.As part of the fortnight-long campaign, CMFRI staff participated in organised cleanliness drives within and around institutional premises, alongside awareness sessions fo…