New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) A crucial meeting of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office-bearers and grassroots workers concluded at the party’s headquarters extension in New Delhi, charting a comprehensive roadmap for massive organisational expansion and public outreach. Presided over by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, the high-level brainstorming session focused on capitalising on a historic milestone, the completion of 12 successful years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central …
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New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ with the clear message to farmers that if the soil is protected, agriculture will thrive, farmers will become stronger, and the nation will prosper. He called for the promotion of balanced fertiliser use, soil testing, soil health cards, natural farming, water conservation, and scientific agricultural practices, according to a statement issued by the…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Ruchi Gujjar made a bold statement during the 79th Cannes Film Festival, using the global platform to raise her voice against the age-old Ghunghat Pratha still prevalent in several parts of rural India. She even urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strong action towards ending the age-old practice as a major step towards promoting women’s freedom and equality.Coming from Rajasthan, Ruchi chose to use her Cannes appearance not just as a fashion mome…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Delhi government Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has decided to reduce the VAT rate on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in the National Capital Region from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, an official said on Saturday. This concessional rate will initially be applicable for a period of six months and may help in preventing a spike in airfares in view of the global oil supply disruption due to the Iran conflict, said the official.In another development, Chief Minist…
Srinagar, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister Jitendra Singh will lead deliberations on women’s rights and empowerment at a two-day “Shakti Samvaad” being organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) here from Saturday, an official said. The fourth edition of “Shakti Samvaad, on May 16 and 17, will bring together State Women Commissions from across the country for deliberations on women’s rights, institutional coordination and strengthening mechanisms for women’s safety, said an off…
Agartala, May 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that healthcare remains one of the priority sectors of the state government and emphasised that ASHA workers are playing a crucial role in delivering health services to the doorsteps of common people across the state. The Chief Minister also announced that the state government is considering increasing the honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers serving in Tripura. Chief Minister Saha, who also holds …
Bhopal, May 13 (IANS) The anticipation for over twelve million women across Madhya Pradesh is reaching its conclusion as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav prepares to release the latest financial aid under the Ladli Behna Yojana on Wednesday. The state government will execute the transfer of the thirty-sixth instalment of this flagship welfare program, providing a significant boost to the financial security of women throughout the region.The Chief Minister is scheduled to lead a major event in Gotegaon…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The total number of establishments in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector increased substantially from 7.34 crore to 7.92 crore, representing a healthy 7.97 per cent growth and driving economic expansion, the government said on Wednesday.Among the broad sectors, the number of establishments in the ‘Other Services’ sector recorded a robust growth of 10.29 per cent, followed by a 6.48 per cent increase witnessed by the manufacturing sector and 6.18 per cent by tr…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Amid outrage over the horrific rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Nasrapur area of Bhor tehsil in Pune district, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief, Raj Thackeray, on Tuesday issued a scathing indictment of the state’s current socio-political climate. Shaken by the brutality of the crime, he didn’t just demand swift punishment for the accused, he called for a complete “overhaul” of Maharashtra’s lost value system.In an emotionally-charged statement on…
Gandhinagar, April 27 (IANS) The rapidly expanding network of Mangalam canteens in Gujarat is bringing transformative change in the lives of people, particularly women across the state, by enabling them to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and help achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in their respective fields. By taking advantage of the scheme, hundreds of women have secured not just employment but are also setting new ‘growth models’ of self-sustaining enterprises, thereby inspiring fellow …