Latest Virendra Kumar News & Updates

Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party organised an NRI Samellan titled “Punjabi Diaspora Meet” here on Saturday. Addressing the inaugural session, the party’s state working President Ashwani Sharma welcomed the Punjabi diaspora, acknowledging their immense contribution in bringing global recognition and pride to Punjab and India.He said that Punjabis settled across the world have always carried the spirit of their motherland in their hearts. He emphasised that under t…

Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Saturday inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela here. On the occasion, he said, “This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment.”He described the fair as a transformative movement that has emerged as a new ray of hope in the lives of Divyangjan across the country, reflecting the government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive growth and equa…

Jaipur, Jan 13 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Rajasthan, has registered a case against officials of the Mining (Mineral) Department, crusher owners, and royalty contractors for allegedly causing massive revenue loss to the state government by fraudulently portraying illegal mining as legal.The case has been registered following a preliminary investigation conducted by the ACB Outpost, Bharatpur Unit, under the directions of ACB Headquarters, Jaipur. The action was initiated after the B…

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said that under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), assistive devices related to mobility, vision, and hearing have been provided to 7.28 lakh senior citizens so far, an official said on Monday. He was speaking at a special event in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh on Saturday for strengthening emotional, social, and cultural bonding between different generations and promoting active and dignified ageing, the offici…