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The foundation stone for the facility was laid by Abdullah on August 4, 2025. The chief minister took a detailed tour of the facility and lauded the Agriculture Production Department for establishing hi-tech infrastructure in a record time. Calling it the government's responsibility to support farmers, Abdullah said, "In these circumstances, when farming is impacted by extreme weather events, it is the government's responsibility to help the farmers as much as possible. "We cannot change the ...Read More >
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Badal has urged chief minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately release ₹50,000 per acre in compensation for wheat crops damaged by recent hailstorms in the Malwa region. Citing a 2022 poll promise, he demanded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government fulfil its pledge to aid farmers facing severe crop losses due to inclement weather. Addressing a rally in Nabha as part of the party's Punjab Punjab Bachao campaign along with halka in-charge Makhan Singh Lalk ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, approved all 22 proposals placed before it, clearing a wide-ranging set of decisions linked to education, infrastructure, social welfare, transport and industrial development. The biggest takeaway from the meeting was a major relief package for lakhs of Shiksha Mitras and instructors, whose monthly honorarium has been sharply increased. The Cabinet also approved a large-scale digital distribution plan under which l ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the establishment of Centres of Excellence in agriculture and allied sectors is aimed at providing high-quality plant material and seeds to farmers, enabling them to significantly enhance their earnings. The Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship in Precision Vegetable and Floriculture Farming at Talab Tillo, developed under NABARD at a project cost of Rs 5.929 crore. La ...Read More >
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. State Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, while briefing reporters, said the cabinet has cleared the proposal for developing 49 additional bus stations across the state under the PPP model. He said in the first phase, approval had already been granted for 23 bus terminals, including three each in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra. Singh said the new bus terminals will be developed on the lines of airports, featuri ...Read More >
A division bench led by chief justice GS Sandhawalia observed that "not even a leaf has moved" despite repeated requests from the Union ministry of law to create special courts for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases. The court dismissed the state's assurances as "hollow promises," noting that no effective steps have been taken to upgrade infrastructure that was established 20 years ago. The court has directed the principal secretary, finance, to disclose the percentage of t ...Read More >
Jammu: Heavy rains in the Jammu region on Tuesday brought in cold wave-like conditions with day temperatures plunging up to 7.2 degrees Celsius below normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that an active western disturbance has impacted the region for 36 hours, bringing widespread rainfall, a sharp fall in temperatures and disruption to normal life. Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees below normal, marking a significant dip un ...Read More >
The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) Office has released a press statement giving details of such seizures. Of the total amount, the cash seizure amounted to Rs 11.01 crore. The monetary value of the illegal liquor seized is Rs 57.71 crore, while the value of drugs and narcotics seized is Rs 67.35 crore. The value of the precious metals seized during the same period is Rs 38.55 crore, while the value of freebies/other items (as per the statement) is Rs 162.80 crore. As per the pre ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government's education directorate on Monday conducted the draw of lots for entry-level admissions in private unaided recognised schools for the upcoming year under the economically weaker sections (EWS)/disadvantaged groups (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CwSN) categories. Under the EWA/DG categories, 139,524 applications were received, of which 138,536 were found complete. A total of 48,092 children were selected, up from 44,045 seats last year. In the CwSN category ...Read More >
Guwahati: The state health department observed World Health Day 2026 on Tuesday on the theme "Together for Health-Stand with Science", with the year-long global campaign highlighting the critical need for scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants and the planet, with emphasis on evidence-based action and the 'One Health' approach.The event in the city was attended by the mission director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, the director of health services, ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Tuesday, told that from February 26 to April 6, illegal and unauthorised items worth around Rs 327.44 crore have been seized in West Bengal, which is going for the crucial two-phase Assembly polls later this month. The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) Office has released a press statement giving details of such seizures. Of the total amount, the cash seizure amounted to Rs 11.01 crore. The monetary value o ...Read More >
The budget outlines a projected receipt of ₹16,250 crore against an expenditure of ₹16,150 crore, leaving an expected surplus of ₹100 crore. "The budget reinforces our commitment to infrastructure and quality housing. With the Navi Mumbai International Airport operational and the development of Aerocity, EduCity, and MediCity, Navi Mumbai is poised to emerge as a major economic hub," CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal stated in a release. The NMIA, which currently han ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday said that the Western Regional Agriculture Council will play a crucial role in strengthening coordination between the Centre and states while providing a clear direction for the growth of the agriculture sector. Speaking at the council held in Jaipur, Bharne expressed confidence that decisions taken at the forum would directly benefit farmers in Maharashtra and boost agricultural development. Regional council aims fo ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Tuesday said crops over 1.25 lakh acres are estimated to have been affected by recent rainfall and hailstorms and assured that affected farmers will get compensation for the loss. He said Fazilka reported crop damage over 45,000 acres of land, followed by 43,000 acres in Muktsar and 20,000 acres in Bathinda due to inclement weather. Speaking to reporters in Muktsar, Khudian said there was a huge damage of crops becaus ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high-level review meeting on the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in the state, along with the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara. Senior officials from the department and representatives of oil and gas marketing companies attended the meeting. Discussions focused on the current status of LPG supply across the sta ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the state's Chief Secretary seeking details on the release of guarantee scheme funds in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where bye-election processes are currently underway. The development follows the state government's release of guarantee scheme funds to Davanagere and Bagalkot during the bye-election period. In this context, Election Commission Secretary Pawan Diwan addressed a letter to Chief Secret ...Read More >
Agra, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark event that promises to reshape the future of the historic city of the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday presented a massive development boost to Agra by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 325 projects worth a total of Rs 6,466.37 crore. The highlight of the grand ceremony, held at Rahan Kalan near the Agra Inner Ring Road, was the Bhoomi Pujan for the ambitious 'Greater Agra' township -- a project desig ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Election Commission of India commenced the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP), 2026, for the forthcoming general elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in New Delhi today. According to the Election Commission, the programme was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners SS Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Ma ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the state's Chief Secretary seeking details on the release of guarantee scheme funds in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where bye-election processes are currently underway. The development follows the state government's release of guarantee scheme funds to Davanagere and Bagalkot during the bye-election period. In this context, Election Commission Secretary Pawan Diwan addressed a letter to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, in a bid to achieve Viksit Maharashtra, approved the creation of a dedicated Electronics, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Department. This decision will lead to the formation of a new Information Technology cadre (IT cadre), comprising permanent positions for the Ministry (Mantralaya), the Commissioner's office, and all districts. As part of this restructuring, ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 7: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has presented a Rs 16,250 crore budget for FY 2026-27, with a strong focus on infrastructure expansion, regional connectivity and housing development across Navi Mumbai and its growth corridors. The corporation has projected a surplus of Rs 100 crore, with estimated receipts of Rs 16,250 crore and expenditure of Rs 16,150 crore. Balanced fiscal performance in previous year Reviewing the previous financial year, CIDCO ...Read More >
Chandigarh/Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Active Western Disturbances again triggered light to moderate rainfall in parts of north and northwestern India on Tuesday, with day temperatures registering a drop in many places while causing landslides and avalanches in some districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, received light showers during the day. It recorded a maximum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, over five notches below normal limit ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Describing elections in India as festivals of democracy, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP), 2026, paving the way for foreign delegates to learn from the upcoming Assembly elections in five States/UTs. Under the IEVP, 43 delegates from 23 countries, including representatives from five Foreign Missions in Delhi, will be participating in the first phase of the programme an ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 7 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed the Jammu region on Tuesday, triggering cold wave-like conditions with day temperatures plunging up to 7.2 degrees Celsius below normal, while landslides forced the closure of the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that an active western disturbance has impacted the region for 36 hours, bringing widespread rainfall, a sharp fall in temperatures and disruption to normal life. Jammu ci ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur government enforced an indefinite curfew on Tuesday in five valley districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Thoubal, citing growing security worries. District magistrates of the respective areas issued immediate orders preventing people from leaving their homes until further notice. Officials said the measures are essential to avoid further unrest and ensure public safety. Alongside the curfew, authorities temporarily cut off internet and mobi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) With the war in West Asia disrupting energy supplies, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday reviewed the distribution of LPG cylinders as well as the status of the piped natural gas (PNG) network across the state. The meeting was conducted through a video conference, which was attended by deputy commissioners (DCs) of all districts of Haryana. Rastogi told officials to ensure last-mile delivery of LPG cylinders, with special attention to rural areas. There ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: Private English medium schools in Steel City will now have to display details of the members of the school fees determination committee at prominent locations on the premises so that parents can contact them for information pertaining to admission, academics or lodge complaints, if any, officials said.East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Karan Satyarthi has directed authorities to undertake surprise inspection of schools to ensure compliance."In the fee book, schools must mention the s ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today during a high-level meeting with mining leaseholders and industrialists urged them to boost output and build industry. In a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Minister suggested to produce more iron ore in view of the increase in industrialization in the state and the demand for iron ore in the country. He assured them that the state government is providing all possible cooperation for this. With emphasis on production and des ...Read More >
According to an ECI press note issued on August 8, 2025, the Commission had revised the food and refreshment allowance for polling personnel from ₹150 per head to ₹500, the first such increase since 2016. However, the April 3, 2026 directive from the West Bengal CEO, signed by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer and addressed to the Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal, fixes the meal entitlement at ₹170 per head. It further states that if a packed meal cannot be arranged, a cash payment of ...Read More >
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday announced that there would be no change in the number of districts, revenue divisions and mandals in the state and the reorganisation of districts would be taken up only after 2029. Addressing a public rally at Pippiri in Adilabad district, after laying foundation stones for several developmental projects, the chief minister said the Centre had directed the state not to alter the boundaries of districts until 2029. "The state government will r ...Read More >
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