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Bhubaneswar: Leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMU) staged a protest Wednesday, alleging a severe crisis in the supply of government-run LPG cylinders and accusing authorities of failing to address consumer hardship. Addressing the demonstration, CPI state Assistant Secretary Jayanta Das claimed that despite assurances from the Centre and the state government of no shortage, consumers are unable to obtain cooking gas even 24 days after booking. ...Read More >
New Delhi: An informal group of ministers headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed India's preparedness in view of the continuing crisis in West Asia, with the government asserting that adequate stocks of fuel, fertilisers and foodgrains are being maintained to cushion any fallout. At the meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM), the Centre said it was closely monitoring the evolving situation and had taken steps to ensure uninterrupted supplies of LPG, ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Haryana cabinet on Wednesday approved two key welfare and employment measures, enhancing horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in select state govt posts and reserving 33% fair price shops (FPS) for women.At a meeting chaired by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, the cabinet approved an amendment to its policy on ex-Agniveers, increasing the existing 10% horizontal reservation to 20% in posts such as forest guard, warder and mining guard.The move follows a recommendation fro ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Haryana cabinet on Wednesday approved two key welfare and employment measures, enhancing horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in select state govt posts and reserving 33% fair price shops (FPS) for women.At a meeting chaired by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, the cabinet approved an amendment to its policy on ex-Agniveers, increasing the existing 10% horizontal reservation to 20% in posts such as forest guard, warder and mining guard.The move follows a recommendation fro ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], April 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced a hike in the minimum wage for unskilled workers, increasing it from ₹11,257 to ₹15,220 per month. Following recommendations from an expert committee, the Cabinet approved the hike to support labourers. "Keeping these recommendations in view, the Cabinet discussed the matter today and decided to increase the minimum wage," said the Chief Minister. The Haryana CM also announced that the cabinet ha ...Read More >
As Puducherry heads for Assembly polls on April 9, the battle for its 30 seats is increasingly being shaped by competitive populism, with all three major players -- the ruling All-India NR Congress (AINRC)-led NDA, the Congress alliance, and actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam -- rolling out expansive welfare promises in a high-stakes triangular contest. At the forefront is the ruling AINRC alliance, though only the BJP among the constituents has unveiled a manifesto packed with voter-focuse ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The government on Monday said there is no "unusual volatility" in prices of essential commodities on account of the West Asia crisis, and it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country. The Centre said it has sufficient stocks of wheat and rice to meet the requirements of the public distribution system (PDS) and also any exigencies. It has also asked states to crack down on hoarding and black marketing of essential food items. Whea ...Read More >
ROURKELA: Taking advantage of the cooking gas crisis caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, black marketeers are selling domestic LPG cylinders at prices ranging from Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500 across Rourkela city and the rest of Sundargarh district. The black marketing is being reportedly carried out by unscrupulous individuals with a section of domestic LPG consumers and beneficiaries of PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) being their collusive partners. Sources said amid the disruption in cooking gas su ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Delhi government revoked more than 45,000 ration cards over nearly a 14-month period, while the Department of Food, Supplies is mulling use of AI to identify bogus beneficiaries, an RTI reply said. The Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs of GNCTD, in its reply, said 45,212 ration cards were scrapped between January 1, 2025 and February 17, 2026. It stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is not currently being used to detect fake or ineligible benefici ...Read More >
Allowing kerosene back into the retail fuel network provides a fallback fuel for households. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre has opened an emergency window for kerosene distribution across India via select petrol pumps * The decision comes amid the ongoing Iran war disrupting global energy supplies * Up to two petrol pumps per district can be designated to sell kerosene Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Cent ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi: As global energy supply chains face disruptions amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Centre's decision to temporarily relax petroleum safety and licensing norms for kerosene distribution, has triggered an unexpected revival of a fuel India had nearly phased out. From a surge in kerosene stove sales to renewed policy debates, it's bringing back memories of an era when 'mitti ka tel' was a household staple, while also raising serious concerns over health, safety and environmental ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The e-KYC drive for ration cards that started in 2023 has seen 85.6 per cent completion across the country and over 99 per cent beneficiaries are now linked with Aadhaar, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Responding to supplementaries, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said there has been a significant progress on Aadhaar seeding and e-KYC of ration cards. "All over the country, 99.9 per ...Read More >
"Masur Dal: Rs 69 per kg, Sugar: Rs 38 per kg, Salt: Rs 10 per kg. Is it possible? Yes in Assam it is!" Sarma said in a post on X, after launching the scheme during a programme here. He said from Monday onwards, "for the first time across all fair price shops", these food products will be offered at below-market prices. "Antyodaya is our aim, objective and mission," Sarma said. "There is more GOOD News: From January, Rs 100 will equal to 1 kg Dal + 1 kg Sugar + 1 kg Salt. With this we have se ...Read More >
India plans to double its agricultural exports over the next five years, targeting new global markets for rice. Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized reforms in the public distribution system while congratulating the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for its role in advancing India's agri-market stature. India has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to double its agricultural exports, focusing particularly on increasing rice exports. Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Dis ...Read More >
Mumbai: Calling heavy rains in Maharashtra 'an unprecedented calamity,' NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that the disaster has not only destroyed crops but also resulted in the large-scale death of livestock. He urged the state government to prioritise relief and rehabilitation efforts. Criticising the state government, Pawar also said that frequent visits of ministers and other elected representatives to the affected areas divert the focus of the administration to fulfilling protocol obligatio ...Read More >
Tourism Minister R. Rajendran on Friday said that in Salem district, through the 1,747 ration shops, 11.12 lakh ration holders are benefitting. The Minister inaugurated four ration shops that were constructed at a cost of ₹51.70 lakh at Pachagoundanur, Marivalavu, Vennampatti, and Pachanampatti that come under the Omalur and Tharamangalam panchayat unions and a part-time ration at Mattukaranur. Inaugurating the ration shops, he distributed ration items to the cardholders. Speaking at the funct ...Read More >
Chief Minister M K Stalin will launch a scheme on Tuesday to deliver ration items to the doors of over 21 lakh beneficiaries-senior citizens and the differently abled-the Tamil Nadu government said. The "Chief Minister's Thayumanavar Scheme" will be launched by Stalin here, wherein ration items including rice and sugar will be delivered to the intended beneficiaries at their doorsteps, an official release said. Senior citizens of over 70 years and differently abled ration card holders are the ...Read More >
Around 34,798 silent ration card holders in Ludhiana district are likely to be excluded from accessing subsidised ration for the July to September quarter, if they failed to complete e-KYC verification by the stipulated deadline of July 15, officials familiar with the matter said. According to officials, these beneficiaries have not availed their entitled free ration for over a year, putting them at risk of exclusion from the public distribution system under the Centre's 'One Nation One Ration ...Read More >
Patna: The state govt on Monday launched the 'Bihar Idea Festival', a dedicated portal aimed at encouraging grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship across the state. State industries minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the portal at an event held at Soochna Bhawan, describing it as a "milestone" initiative that will allow students, youth, entrepreneurs and startup teams, even from rural areas, to submit their ideas directly to the govt."The aim is to collect innovative ideas and solutions from ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move to fulfill the promise to provide food security to all eligible poor families, the Congress government in Telangana on Monday launched the distribution of new ration cards. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the programme at Tirumalagiri in Suryapet district. The government would issue 5.61 lakh ration cards across the state. It also launched distribution of free fine rice at fair price shops in villages. Each person in every beneficiary fam ...Read More >
Suryapet (Telangana), July 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today declared that the ration card is not just a welfare document, but a symbol of the poor's self-respect, identity, and their primary shield against hunger. Speaking at a massive public meeting in Tirumalagiri, Thungathurthy constituency of Suryapet district, the Chief Minister launched the distribution of new ration cards and launched a sharp attack on the opposition, particularly the previous BRS government. CM R ...Read More >
Telangana New Ration Cards Rolled Out: "Ration Card is the Self-Respect of the Poor": Revanth Reddy While addressing the gathering, Revanth Reddy asserted that ration cards are not just a welfare tool, but a symbol of identity and dignity for the underprivileged. "A ration card is a weapon to fight hunger," he said. Taking a jibe at the BRS regime, he said that while the poor were left hungry, the then-government focused on opening belt shops (liquor outlets), not ration shops. The Chief Minis ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that supply of 'sanna biyyam' has begun at all the ration shops in the villages. Over 5.61 lakh new ration cards were also issued in the state. Taking to X, the CM said that all ration shops were bustling with activity with the supply of 'sanna biyyam'. In addition, the 10-year long wait by the poor for new ration cards also came to an end. Food guarantee has been provided to over 3.10 crore poor in the state as each of them would ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will formally launch the second round of issuance of new ration cards to the eligible poor in the state at a public meeting in Thungathurthy assembly constituency of the combined Nalgonda district on Monday. This will take the total number of ration cards to nearly 96 lakh in the state, with the govt having to bear an additional expenditure of 1,200 crore per annum.Avail other benefitsThe 96 lakh families would be eligible to draw not only the fine rice ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy will distribute the new ration cards at a public meeting in Tirumalagiri in Nalgonda district on July 14. The government plans to issue 4.43 lakh ration cards this year. CM Revanth will also unveil model smart ration cards. "The smart cards will store all sensitive information related to beneficiaries, including identification data. The QR code is tamper-proof and cannot be duplicated. We expect the smart cards will transform the state's publi ...Read More >
Ludhiana: Several labour unions and employee federations in Ludhiana joined the 'Bharat Bandh', protesting the increasing contractualisation of jobs, the dilution of labour laws, and "anti-worker and pro-corporate" policies of the govt. They demanded the regularisation of contractual workers in the transport sector. Jagtar Singh, general secretary of the PRTC Contract Workers Union, said that PRTC and Punbus staff were observing a three-day strike, highlighting that nearly 7,000 employees in bot ...Read More >
Jammu, July 08: In a significant digital leap, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is set to introduce 'Smart Ration Cards' for all its 25.61 lakh ration cardholders, covering a beneficiary population of over one crore. The initiative, aimed at curbing ration pilferage and black marketing, is expected to streamline access to various government welfare services under one unified platform.Speaking to Rising Kashmir, RifatKohli, Director of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, confirmed ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance t ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to introduce Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for the distribution of ration to eligible beneficiaries under the public distribution system (PDS).Gokul Butail, principal advisor (innovation, digital technologies and governance) to the chief minister, informed that till now authentication was carried out using either one-time password (OTP) or biometric method. However, frequent challenges such as short message service ...Read More >
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