Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its public health response to the ongoing heavy rainfall, distributing more than 71,000 chlorine tablets across the city and deploying round-the-clock mobile medical teams as part of efforts to prevent water-borne and vector-borne diseases during the monsoon. According to the AMC’s Health Department, a series of preventive and relief measures have been undertaken across all seven city zones to ensure access to sa…
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Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday said the state government’s zero‑tolerance policy against examination malpractices has ensured that no paper leak incidents have occurred in the last two‑and‑a‑half years, helping restore the confidence of lakhs of job aspirants. He also said the government has provided 1.78 lakh government jobs and facilitated employment for nearly 4.5 lakh youths in the private sector, asserting that employment generation and …
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has directed all departments to remain on high alert during the monsoon season, warning that any negligence in preparedness or response will not be tolerated. Stressing that public safety is the government’s top priority, he instructed officials to ensure citizens do not face inconvenience due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging, or damaged infrastructure.Chairing a high‑level review meeting on Thursday to assess monsoon preparedness and pos…
Belagavi (Karnataka), July 9 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday announced that the state government has decided to allocate Rs 1 crore to every rural Assembly constituency to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply in view of the prevailing rainfall deficit.Addressing a press conference after chairing the Belagavi Division Progress Review Meeting at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, the Chief Minister said the government is taking proactive measures to tackle the em…
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully overcame the most severe global energy crisis of the 21st century through timely decisions, strategic planning, and strong diplomatic engagement, asserting that “New India” turned global challenges into opportunities. Addressing a massive public gathering after dedicating the Rajasthan refinery at Pachpadra in Balotra district to the nation and launching multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1….
Shillong, July 3 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday described climate change as an “existential crisis” and called for immediate, coordinated action to strengthen the state’s preparedness against the possible impact of El Nino, warning that Meghalaya recorded an alarming rainfall deficit of over 80 per cent in June. Addressing a workshop on “Developing State Response for El Nino Preparedness: Strengthening Food and Water Security” here, the Chief Minister said climate cha…
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) marks a new chapter in rural development, assuring 125 days of guaranteed employment. The Chief Minister participated in the state-level launch and public conference of the scheme via video conference from the Masuda Agricultural Produce Market in Beawar district. The national launch was led by Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture …
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to prioritise and accelerate water conservation projects that can be completed within a short timeframe, stating that the looming El Nino crisis should be viewed as a “blessing in disguise” for water conservation. He said that the state government is taking a serious note of the alerts issued by various meteorological organisations regarding El Nino for the upcoming monsoon season.The government is fully prepar…
Bhopal, June 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that water conservation should become a people’s movement as he marked the conclusion of the month-long Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign in Rajgarh district. The Chief Minister visited the Bhainswa Mata temple, where he offered prayers at the sacred Doodh Talaiya and sought prosperity and well-being for the state’s people. He also planted a sapling and reviewed the proposed development and beautification plan of the …
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday that India’s success of the Viksit Bharat @2047 rests on the robust integration of agriculture, knowledge, research and innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day national conference “Sustainable Agriculture for Viksit Bharat@2047: Tradition, Technology and Tangible Outcomes”, Birla said, “India’s agriculture is not merely the backbone of the economy but also the cornerstone of our cultural consciousne…