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Rajasthan Chief Minister Approves Strict Action Against Negligent Public Servants

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Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday approved strict action against several public servants for negligence, indiscipline and corruption. ​ In a major review, the Chief Minister disposed of more than 50 cases related to prosecution sanction, matters under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and departmental inquiries.​Sharma granted prosecution sanction against the then Sub-Divisional Officer and two officials from the Publ…

Madhya Pradesh Government Launches ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ to Educate Girls

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Bhopal, March 6 (IANS) The Women and Child Development Department of the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday said it has initiated the ‘Saraswati Abhiyan’ under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme to bring girls deprived of education back into the learning system.The initiative has been launched with the aim of bringing girls who have dropped out of school due to social, familial or economic reasons back into education and enabling them to become economically empowered by accessing benefits u…

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Pension Rules and Schemes

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Bhopal, Feb 10 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was held at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2026, and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 2026. The Finance Department has been authorised to publish the rules as approved.The proposed rules simplify procedures and jurisdictions, which will facilitate pensioners. Related cases can be resolve…

Differently-Abled Beggar in Indore Revealed as Millionaire

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Indore, Jan 19 (IANS) In a startling revelation during Indore’s ongoing campaign to eradicate begging, a differently-abled man long seen seeking alms in the bustling Sarafa market, has been exposed as a millionaire with assets worth crores. Mangilal, who moves around by dragging himself on a wooden cart fitted with wheels, was rescued on Saturday by the Women and Child Development Department team under the “Beggar-free Indore” initiative.Officials were left astonished upon discovering the true e…