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Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik sharply criticized the BJP-led state government during a major farmers' rally, Chasi Surakhya Samabesh, held near the Odisha Assembly today. The event marked the culmination of the BJD's three-week-long agitation highlighting alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, delays in fertilizer supply, and rampant irregularities at mandis. Addressing the massive gathering of farmers and supporters, Naveen accused t ...Read More >
Bhopal, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Responding to the statements of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statements about India-US trade deal during their visit to Bhopal on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the proposed trade deal is a symbol of India's growing global reputation. Chief Minister Yadav said that the India-US agreement will open new opportunities for farmers, youth, and entrepreneurs across the country, including ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government gave the financial nod to the construction of service roads along both sides of the Najafgarh drain to boost connectivity in outer Delhi, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.The estimated construction cost is Rs 453.95 crore, which was approved in the Expenditure and Finance Committee (E&FC) meeting headed by the chief minister."The primary objectives of the project are to reduce congestion on major roads, cut travel time and fuel consumption and lower vehi ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh News: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Calls FY 2026-27 Budget a Roadmap for Sankalp Se Siddhi Chhattisgarh's 2026-27 budget, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, foregrounds Sankalp Se Siddhi as a roadmap for inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, education, industry, and regional development, with five flagship missions to accelerate progress toward a developed state aligned with national goals. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has described the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 a ...Read More >
Union Minister of State (MoS) V Somanna said Monday that Karnataka BJP MLA Dr Chandru Lamani could have been arrested as part of a conspiracy. The MLA was trapped by the Lokayukta police Saturday while allegedly accepting a bribe from a contractor. Responding to media queries at a news conference, the minister said that "there could have been a ploy or conspiracy (to trap him)... I have learnt that he was doing good work in his constituency." However, "such behaviour (accepting bribes) is not t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major restructuring of Telangana's power distribution system, the state govt has shifted nearly 29 lakh electricity connections, including agriculture, lift irrigation schemes, Hyderabad water supply and Mission Bhagiratha services, to a newly-created third power distribution company.Orders formalising the third discom were issued by the energy department on Wednesday. The new entity will handle specific service-oriented connections, in addition to the existing southern (TGSPDCL) ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment on a petition seeking a CBI probe against NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, his daughter and MP Supriya Sule, and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar for allegedly illegally granting permissions to construct a hill station at Lavasa in Pune district in 1994. The petition, filed by advocate and agriculturist Nanasaheb Vasantrao Jadhav, alleges that the private hill station project was sanctioned by the state government without due considerat ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In light of the Parliament session concluding on December 19, the joint meeting of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi Legislature Party (BRSLP) and the party's state executive committee, chaired by former chief minister and BRS national president K Chandrashekar Rao, has now been postponed to December 21. "The postponement has also been done so that BRS Parliament members can participate in this meeting." stated an X post from the BRS. On December 14, the pink party had announced that KCR p ...Read More >
He said the global recognition reflects the state's rich biodiversity, diverse bird habitats, and sustained water-conservation efforts. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The Chhattisgarh government had submitted a proposal to the Centre seeking Ramsar site status for the Kopra Reservoir last month. Also Read: Countries adopt India's wetland use resolution at Ramsar Cop15 On the direction of State ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 16 (UNI) Bihar Government on Tuesday approved ambitious programme " Saat Nischay part 3 ", targeting for creation of one crore jobs and employments in next five years besides increasing the average income of people of the state by hundred percent. Bihar cabinet in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the programmes under Saat Nischay part-3, aimed at broadly increasing average income of people of the state by hundred percent and also creating one crore jobs an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 20.42 lakh farmers have benefited through the PM-KUSUM scheme that enables them to set up solar power plants and irrigation pumps on their land, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed Rajya Sabha that the PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme. The capacities and funds are allocated based on demand received and progress shown by state ...Read More >
Bhopal, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant decision of reform for state government workforce, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, has abolished the distinction between permanent and temporary employees, simplifying employee classifications from ten categories, including regular, contractual, outsourced, and part-time, to just five, said Rajendra Shukla, deputy chief minister after cabinet meeting on Tuesday. This move addresses long-standing issues relate ...Read More >
Sambalpur: Alleging severe irregularities in the paddy procurement process, Paschim Odisha Krushak Sangathan Samanwaya Samiti (POKSSS) Monday threatened a shutdown in Sambalpur district December 19. The outfit accused the administration of indifference towards 'mounting losses of farmers' during the kharif procurement process. It is alleged that lapses in token generation have left vehicles loaded with paddy stranded for days near mandis, leading to quality deterioration and rising transport e ...Read More >
Kanpur: A massive fire gutted the Irrigation Department's Lower Ganga Canal Block, Etawah Division office on Sunday, reducing the entire building and nearly five decades of departmental records to ashes before fire brigade teams could bring the blaze under control.While officials cited a possible short circuit as the cause, a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the exact reason.The office was closed on Sunday and the fire came to light early Monday morning when residents noticed smok ...Read More >
A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be centrally sponsored, with states sharing costs. The focus shifts to creating durable assets for rural development. This move has sparked political debate. New Delhi: The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace the two-decade old MGNREGA, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government has called a special session of Assembly on December 17, which will focus on making Madhya Pradesh a developed state (Viksit Madhya Pradesh). The Congress MLAs will corner state government on its failures and will raise gaps in the vision documents. There will be discussion on state's overall development. The subjects to come up for discussion relate to infrastructure development, irrigation, industrialisation, employment, mining, women empowerment, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as the top-ranking major state in the country in terms of per capita income, according to the latest Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024-25 released by the Reserve Bank of India. With a per capita income of Rs 3,87,623, Telangana has outperformed several industrially-advanced states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra and Kerala, underlining the State's strong economic momentum. In dollar terms, Telangana's per capita income stands at ...Read More >
Sambalpur, Dec 15 (PTI) Alleging severe irregularities in the paddy procurement process, a farmers' outfit on Monday threatened a shutdown in Odisha's Sambalpur district on December 19. Paschim Odisha Krushak Sangathan Samanwaya Samiti (POKSSS) accused the administration of indifference towards "mounting losses of farmers" during the kharif procurement process. It alleged that lapses in token generation have left vehicles loaded with paddy stranded for days near mandis, leading to quality dete ...Read More >
Here are three things to know about Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II and why a stamp to commemorate him has been released now. A commemorative postage stamp in honour of the king Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) was released by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday. Commenting on this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X that Suvaran Maran "was a formidable administrator blessed with remarkable vision, foresight and strategic brilliance... I call upon more youngsters to read abou ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A joint meeting of the BRS Legislature Party (LP) and the party's State Executive Committee will be held on December 19, 2025, under the chairmanship of former Telangana Chief Minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao. The meeting will take place at the party's central office, Telangana Bhavan, from 2 pm onwards. The meeting will focus on the Congress government's alleged negligence in carrying forward irrigation projects initiated during the decade-long BRS rule, particularly ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Friday completed one year in power, a period marked by a push for infrastructure expansion and an emphasis on investor confidence, as well as delicate balancing within the three-party coalition. While the ruling party leaders said the state saw governance with transparency and speedy decisions in the last one year, the opposition sought a "white paper" on the achievements, or the lack of it, of the Devendra Fadnavis dispensat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], November 20: Sustainable farming is no longer an option but a necessity for India's agricultural future. With climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity threatening food security, farmers and policymakers are actively seeking eco-friendly methods to restore farmland health. Biochar is an emerging option: a carbon-rich substance similar to charcoal, produced from organic waste through a process called pyrolysis. Biorgano is a leading biochar manufacturer in India, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's cotton production is seeing a steady transformation with the government's new Rs 600 crore Kapas Kranti Mission, which is not only using advanced farming methods but also ushering the sector into the digital ecosystem. With the new initiative, every stage of cotton cultivation -- from seed to sale -- will focus on science, technology, and innovation. It will enable farmers in India's cotton-growing regions to boost productivity through high-density pla ...Read More >
Suspended BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha took a sharp dig at her former party's leadership following its defeat in the Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection, remarking that 'karma hits back'. Her comment, posted on 'X' soon after the results were declared, triggered a fresh round of speculation about deepening rifts and also Ms. Kavitha's serious differences with her family's party, which is now literally being headed by her brother K.T. Rama Rao in the silence of BRS chief K. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Patel Engineering on Thursday reported an 11.73 per cent fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 64.7 crore for the September quarter, and a fundraising plan of Rs 500 crore. It had clocked a net profit of Rs 73.3 crore in the July-September period of FY25, the company said in an exchange filing. The company, however, increased its income to Rs 1,271.6 crore in the second quarter, from Rs 1,230.9 crore in the year-ago period. For April-September FY26, the company saw its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) India faces a significant public health risk from poor-quality PVC resin imports containing carcinogenic compounds at levels up to five times higher than global safety limits, a report by the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP.in) said on Thursday. The report, launched at IIT Delhi, revealed that imported PVC resin contains high levels of Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer (RVCM), classified as a Category 1A carcinogen by the International Agency for Researc ...Read More >
The southern state has appealed to the central team to extend generous support, stating that Cyclone Montha caused extensive damage far beyond initial expectations. In a detailed presentation to the central team, officials informed that agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, irrigation, housing, and infrastructure suffered heavy damage across 24 districts. The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday revised the estimate of damage caused by Cyclone Montha to Rs 6,384 crore and sought an immediate rel ...Read More >
Darbhanga/Motihari, Nov 4 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday warned Pakistan-sponsored terrorists to refrain from further attacking India, asserting that if they repeat the mistake, "goli ka jawab goley se diya jayega" (they will face cannons for bullets). Explosives manufactured in Bihar's proposed defence corridor will be used against these terrorists, he said. "Terrorists from Pakistan attacked our citizens in Pahalgam. They wiped off Sindoor from the foreheads of our mothers a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy left for the SLBC tunnel in a chopper from the Begumpet airport on Monday, November 3. Accompanied by cabinet ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the CM will launch the aerial electromagnetic survey for SLBC tunnel works, part of which had collapsed earlier in February. On February 22, a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool collapsed, locking eight workers, including two engineers, inside the debris ...Read More >
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