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Over 27.1 million voters in Kerala will head to the polling booths on Thursday, capping a frenetic campaign by the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the state assembly elections. The votes will be counted on May 4. The electorate comprises 13.2 million men, 13.9 million women, 273 transgenders and over 242,000 overseas voters across 140 constituencies. Chief electoral officer, Rathan U Kelka ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government of Tamil Nadu, saying that they pushed backwards due to corruption and poor governance. Addressing the media here, he further claimed that drug abuse has adversely affected the youth and accused the government of enabling a deteriorating administrative environment compared to the tenure of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. He ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) As wheat procurement begins from April 9 in Madhya Pradesh, a significant surge in farmer participation is reported for the 2026-27 season, with 1,904,644 farmers registering across the state, a notable increase from 1,544,055 registrations in the previous 2025-26 season. To facilitate smooth procurement, the state government has established 3,627 procurement centres. Wheat procurement is scheduled to begin shortly, with the Centre-fixed Minimum Support Price at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as a leading State in the country in the urban development sector, securing the first position for the successful implementation and service delivery under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. AMRUT 2.0, which was launched in October 2021 and extended up to March 2027, aims to ensure universal water supply, rejuvenation of water bodies and improved urban infrastructure across cities. According to an official statement, Odisha has em ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's scorching summers are getting hotter, and people are feeling the heat in more ways than one. Climate stress, driven by rising temperatures and extreme weather, is quietly changing lives across the country. From bustling cities to quiet villages, the changing weather brings worries about health and daily routines. A new report shines a light on this growing problem, showing how India's health risks are climbing due to climate change. As heatwaves become more common, families fa ...Read More >
Bundi/Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Wednesday directed Water Resources Department (WRD) officials to complete the three-storey Chambal Aqueduct Project -- part of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project (Modified Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Integrated ERCP) -- before the 2027 deadline."The Ram Jal Setu Link Project is one of the most significant initiatives of the state govt. It is aimed at strengthening water availability across eastern Rajasthan. The project is expected to ensure adequate drink ...Read More >
Overexploitation of groundwater in parts of Andhra Pradesh has raised concerns over an emerging imbalance in the water table, with several mandals reporting extraction levels that exceed natural recharge. At least 12 of the State's 679 groundwater assessment mandals, accounting for 1.8%, have been categorised as 'over-exploited', indicating that groundwater withdrawal in these areas has surpassed sustainable recharge limits. The findings are based on the Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a virtual interaction with farmers and representatives of voluntary organisations from the Chief Minister residence on Wednesday, a day before beginning of wheat procurement on Minimum Support Price (MSP). CM Yadav informed that wheat procurement in the state will begin from April 9 and he has issued instructions to all Collectors and SDMs to ensure easy and accessible arrangements for farmers at all ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss various issues, including the summer and monsoon action plans, water supply, electricity management and expansion of the PNG network in the Capital. According to officials, the meeting also focused on issues like energy security -- under which close monitoring of LPG supply chains to ensure timely availability, along with expansion of the PNG infrastructure to address shortages and curb black marketing ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8: Before a single vote is cast on April 9, Assam is already deep into its most crucial democratic exercise. Across towns, villages and remote corners, a quiet yet intense operation has been unfolding, largely unseen by voters. By the time a voter presses a button on the EVM, an intricate web of planning, coordination and pressure has already done the heavy lifting. At the centre of this effort is a system designed to leave little room for error. Officials have been mapping route ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam is ready to hold its 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in a single phase on April 9, with authorities aiming to ensure smooth, safe, and transparent polling across all 126 constituencies. Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel said the state administration has completed all necessary arrangements, and different departments are working together to make sure voting proceeds smoothly. Officials from the central government are stationed across the state to keep track of security and ...Read More >
BENGALURU: With the temperature in the city crossing 33 degrees Celsius and hot and humid conditions prevailing, the primary concern remains watering and taking care of saplings and trees in the city's 1,353-plus parks and 70 central medians. The Horticulture Department of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) does not have to worry much in taking care of plants and trees as treated water from four sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Nayandahalli, HSR Layout, Mahadevapura and Hebbal is meeting their n ...Read More >
Vijayawada, April 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan emphasized the need of conservation of water and asserted that the Jal Jeevan mission programme was launched to provide drinking water to every household. Pawan Kalyan participated in the one day workshop on Sources sustainability & Ground Water Sources in the Rural Water Supply here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the deputy Chief Minister said that the State Government has undertaken a programme called "100 Da ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (UNI)As Kerala prepares to go to the polls on April 9, Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar, IAS, has urged citizens to actively participate in what he described as the "festival of democracy," stressing that every vote counts in shaping the nation's future. In a message ahead of the elections, Kelkar emphasised that voting is not merely a right but a solemn responsibility. He said the strength of Indian democracy lies in the power of the ballot, with each vo ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (PTI) Indian National Lok Dal patron Sampat Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP government in Haryana alleging gross fiscal management by the present dispensation. Singh, a former Haryana finance minister, alleged gross fiscal mismanagement by the Nayab Singh Saini government and betrayal of the trust of the people of the state. "The BJP says one thing and does another. The government is merely engaging in event management," he said. "During his budget speech on March 2, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of the national capital are set to face water supply disruptions on April 8 and 9, as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) undertakes scheduled maintenance work across key infrastructure. According to officials, the disruption is part of the DJB's annual maintenance programme, which includes cleaning and flushing of underground reservoirs and servicing of booster pumping stations. The exercise is aimed at improving water quality and enhancing overall system efficiency. Residents ...Read More >
Tadipatri (Anantapur dist): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday rolled out a 100-day water conservation campaign with the name Jala Responsibility of Irrigation Societies focusing on strengthening water infrastructure and enhancing groundwater table. Speaking at a meeting at Yadiki in Tadipatri constituency in Anantapur district, Naidu called for water conservation as a people's movement. The four-phase action plan from April 6 to July 14 includes April 6-15: Identifica ...Read More >
ANANTAPUR : Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched a 100-day Water Security Action Plan and a dedicated mobile application at Yadiki in Tadipatri constituency, Anantapur district. The initiative, running until July 14, is designed to conserve water, recharge groundwater, and ensure sustainable irrigation across the State. Addressing a public gathering under the Jaladhara - Water Security & Responsibility of Water Users Associations programme, Naidu declared water security as the ...Read More >
Addressing the 'Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally' here, Saini said significant work has been carried out over the past 11.5 years in infrastructure, connectivity, industry, Smart City development, metro expansion and digital services. According to an official statement, the projects include the construction of a rest house at ₹50.61 crore, a dispensary-cum-chief medical officer office at ₹41.70 crore, laying of sewerage lines at ₹25 crore, and a school building in Old Faridabad at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to review a range of governance and public service issues, with a focus on preparedness ahead of the summer months. According to official communication, the meeting at Lok Niwas covered key concerns such as water supply, electricity management, and health services, as the city braces for rising temperatures. "During this meeting, there was an in-depth discussion on topics related to ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls, Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel, on Sunday said that all preparations are in place for the polling scheduled on April 9, with special focus on encouraging young voters and ensuring foolproof security and accessibility at polling stations. Speaking to ANI, Goel said, "For polling in Assam on 9 April, preparations are in place. Polling parties are trained, and stations are identified with facilities like ramps, wh ...Read More >
Karan Aujla concert controversy: Organisers respond to backlash over March 3 Mumbai show, announce free April 12 concert for attendees and issue clarification. Karan Aujla is set to return to Mumbai with a special concert titled Karan Aujla P-POP Culture India Tour - Mumbai 2.0, scheduled for April 12. The announcement comes just weeks after his Holi-themed concert in the city drew criticism over alleged mismanagement and safety concerns. The new show will take place at night, marking a clear ...Read More >
Agartala, Apr 5 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday unveiled the BJP's manifesto for the April 12 polls to the tribal council, promising recognition to Kokborok language, a masterplan for headquarters Khumulwng, a football academy and a medical college. Voting for the 28-member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be held on April 12, and the counting is scheduled to take place on April 17. Saha, speaking to the reporters at Khumulwng in West Tripura dis ...Read More >
Replying to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said that as per data available with the Central Ground Water Authority , of the total groundwater extraction, 71.88 per cent in Delhi was for domestic purposes. The figure was 15.62 per cent in Ghaziabad, 3.21 per cent in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 18.6 per cent in Faridabad, 11.81 per cent in Gurugram and 13.24 per cent in Sonepat. He said the figures represent total groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, includin ...Read More >
Railways is also enhancing passenger convenience at major stations across the country with dedicated holding areas North Western Railway on Tuesday announced measures to ease passenger travel during the summer vacation, including the operation of holiday special trains and the addition of extra coaches to several long-distance trains. Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, said, "Passenger load on the railway is very high during the summer vacation, due ...Read More >
Faridabad, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Promising to bring the Ganga water to Faridabad, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the 'Dhanyavaad Evam Viksit Faridabad Rally' here on Saturday, made several announcements. He said that to reduce vehicular pollution, major junctions in the city will be improved in a phased manner to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce pollution. He said due to quality issues arising from groundwater-based water supply, the possibility of providing ...Read More >
Hundreds of residents of the Sushilpura area in Jaipur have fallen ill over the last few days, allegedly after sewage water got mixed with drinking water in Ward 45 of the locality. In home after home, residents reported similar symptoms: vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, weakness and stomach ache. Local resident Pooran Mal Kumawat, 58, says he has been suffering from diarrhoea and weakness in his body for the last few days, while his wife, Baby Devi Kumawat, has been vomiting and suffering from di ...Read More >
VIJAYAPURA: With summer setting in and to prevent water misuse, the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced fines of Rs 2,000 for wastage of drinking water and Rs 5,000 for unauthorised tap connections in the city. According to the Assistant Executive Engineer, a penalty of Rs 2,000 will be imposed on those found wasting drinking water, while a fine of Rs 5,000, along with applicable connection charges, will be levied on those who have taken unauthorised tap connections. ...Read More >
Varanasi (UP), Apr 4 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused previous governments of "facilitating cheating, saying that before 2017, "education was not on the government's agenda". Questioning the situation before 2017, Adityanath said, "Education was neither on the government's agenda" nor was there any concern, as their own people were "facilitating cheating". "To enable this cheating, it was essential for them that no actual teaching or learning took place wi ...Read More >
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