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Chandigarh, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday stressed the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas, directing officers concerned to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and wastewater channels across the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority here, the Chief Minister said maintaining cleanliness in villages must be a priority to prevent inconvenience to resid ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 3 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stressed the need to strengthen sanitation and drainage systems in rural areas on Friday and directed officials to ensure regular and time-bound cleaning of village ponds and waste water channels. Chairing a review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority, Saini said ponds should remain free from foul smells, and waterlogging in residential areas should be avoided. The chief minister instructed that cleani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in total tractor sales with a record 2,14,951 units in 2025-26 as compared to 1,74,785 units in the preceding fiscal. The company concluded the fiscal year on a strong note, delivering 37.4 per cent growth in March 2026, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said in a statement. It also achieved the highest-ever domestic sales with both the company's brands, Massey Ferguson and Eicher tractors, record ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Karnataka has achieved a major milestone in grassroots governance with 5,943 gram panchayats recording unprecedented tax collection and revenue realisation during 2025-26, according to RDPR amd IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge. He said the total tax collection stood at Rs 1,382.57 crore, an increase of Rs 110.04 crore over the previous year's Rs 1,272.54 crore. This shows a record 89% realisation. It is the highest in recent years. Kharge attributed the achievement to improved systems, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha enthusiastically celebrated "Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya" (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day by donning traditional handloom attire as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations. Odia Pakhya is being observed across the state from April 1 to 14 under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. On the second day of the festivities, citizens from rural areas to the capital city of Bhubaneswar participated in large numbers, showcasing their cult ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) Karnataka has achieved a significant milestone in grassroots governance, with 5,943 gram panchayats across the state recording higher tax collection and revenue realisation in 2025-26 compared to the previous financial year, Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj reported total tax collections of Rs 1,382.57 crore in 2025-26, marking an increase of Rs 110.04 crore over Rs 1,272.54 crore collected in 2024-25, the min ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: With the West Asia conflict significantly affecting fuel supplies, the Odisha government has stepped up measures to expand piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure as a reliable alternative to LPG. Sharing information about steps being taken to address the issue, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday that urban areas across the state are expected to be armed with PNG connectivity within a month. The Minister made the announcement after a h ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, along with the upcoming Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Tech Village, hosted TRISHUL 2.0, its signature women's leadership platform. Organized under the Shakti by Hilton initiative in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the event brought together about 200 hospitality students, industry professionals, and employees for an inspiring even ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as the real estate sector is likely to be impacted by the war in west Asia, the state government has decided to increase ready reckoner (RR) rates by 4-5% on average for the 2026-27 financial year, officials aware of the matter told Hindustan Times. "The office of the Inspector General of Stamp and Registration is finalising the proposal and it is expected to be announced on March 31," a senior revenue department official said, requesting anonymity. The hike, effective April 1, is ...Read More >
Starlink in Meghalaya: The Government of Meghalaya has gone ahead and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to amp up internet connectivity throughout the state, with remote and rough terrain areas in focus. Meghalaya's CM Conard K. Sangma shared the development through a social media post, and this step marks an important milestone when it comes to connectivity across the state, especially in places that have a connectivity gap. ALSO READ: Blinkit Mumbai Airp ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. Also Read | War Lockdown Notice PDF Goes Viral on WhatsApp; It Is an April Fools' Day H ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. "Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. Ov ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of census operation involving self-enumeration process began in Odisha on Wednesday. Considered a major step towards India's first digital population count, the process is slated to continue till the midnight of April 15, during which people can submit their details online. In Odisha,. the process was formally launched with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati initiating the self-enumeration phase. For the first time, the census is being carried out in a digital format. ...Read More >
New Delhi : Sikkim CM Shri Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level review meeting at Samman Bhawan to assess the stock position and distribution of essential commodities across Sikkim, with a focus on ensuring their seamless and uninterrupted availability throughout the State. At the outset, the Secretary of the Food & Civil Supplies Department presented a comprehensive overview of the current LPG stock and the prevailing supply-demand dynamics, while also highlighting the importance of mindful, ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas in the state, urging people not to panic or believe rumours about supply disruptions. Addressing a press conference at the civil supplies state office in Kanuru here, the minister said the coalition government has ensured uninterrupted availability of essential fuels across the state. He noted that misinformation circulating on social media had triggered a sudden su ...Read More >
Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the national capital and conduct an intensive door-to-door campaign to encourage residents to adopt PNG, amid the West Asia crisis. Sood said directions were issued to expand PNG coverage across the city in the next quarter. He chaired a high-level meeting to review PNG expansion in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal ...Read More >
Shimla: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh govt to procure locally produced farm and allied products, including vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat and trout fish.Under the proposed arrangement, the paramilitary force will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers, creating a steady institutional market for rural communities.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu discussed the ...Read More >
Mumbai: The state government has decided to leave ready reckoner rates unchanged for the 2026-27 financial year on account of a slow down in the real estate sector, drop in revenue collection from stamp duty and registration, and the ongoing war in west Asia which has disrupted fuel and gas supplies. Revenue minister Chadrashekhar Bawankule said various industry associations had also urged the government to maintain status quo on RR rates or minimum rates for property transactions in various ar ...Read More >
The Jal Shakti ministry has released over Rs 1,500 crore for five states under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. This funding for the financial year 2025-26 follows states signing reform agreements. Uttar Pradesh receives the largest share. The mission aims for universal tap water access in rural areas by 2028. This initiative focuses on service delivery and sustainability. New Delhi, The Jal Shakti ministry has released funds of Rs 1,561.53 crore for five states under the JJM 2.0 for the financial y ...Read More >
SHILLONG, March 31: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday launched "Mission 1000 Days," a programme aimed at improving nutrition and early childhood development outcomes. The initiative is being implemented through multiple departments under the Meghalaya Human Development Council, in convergence with the Departments of Social Welfare, Health & Family Welfare, Community & Rural Development, Education, and Planning. Sangma said the programme is part of a broader effort to address key human ...Read More >
Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): Collector and District Magistrate Neha Meena declared all urban and rural areas of Jhabua district as water scarcity-affected zones due to the continuous decline in groundwater levels and the possibility of a drinking water crisis during the summer season. The order has been issued under the Madhya Pradesh Drinking Water Preservation Act, 1986, and its amended provisions. Under Section 6(1) of the Act, drilling of new borewells has been completely banned across the dist ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant relief to the real estate sector, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. The rates, effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at the same level as 2025-26, the Office of the Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps announced. Decision Taken Amid Speculation of Hike The decision was taken by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule following directions from Chief Minister Deve ...Read More >
Shillong, Mar 31 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday launched "Mission 1,000 days" to improve nutrition and early childhood development outcomes for growth and development of a child. This is a critical phase for child, and through this programme, the government will provide support to a mother from conception to two years of age. Launching the "Mission 1,000 days", the Chief Minister said the initiative is part of a broader effort to address core human development chall ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the procurement of locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat, trout fish and other agricultural products. Under this arrangement, ITBP will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers. Also Read | PSSSB Group D Admit Card 2026 Released at sssb.punjab.gov.in, Kno ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 43.5 per cent, according to the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC), indicating a far graver situation than official estimates by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission, which place poverty at 28.9 per cent, according to an article in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune. In its report, the SPDC, a policy research institute, highlights that urban households have borne the brunt of th ...Read More >
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Anti-Naxal activist and social worker Farooq Ali hailed the "Naxal Mukt Bharat" initiative, calling the March 31, 2026, deadline set by Centre to end Naxalism in the country as "effective." Speaking to ANI on Monday, Ali highlighted that Naxalism in Chhattisgarh's Bastar felt like a "parallel government" operating for the past 50 years, adding that there were "doubts" about whether such a goal could be achieved or not due to staunch opponents of Nax ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a push to expand the reach of piped natural gas (PNG) in the capital, Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to fast-track the rollout of around 4 lakh new PNG connections to ensure wider coverage across the city.The move comes amid reports of LPG shortages in some parts of Delhi, with the govt aiming to reduce dependence on cylinders by scaling up PNG access.The directions were issued during a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, attended by senior offic ...Read More >
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], March 31 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level review meeting at Samman Bhawan on Monday to assess the stock position and distribution of essential commodities across Sikkim, with a focus on ensuring their seamless and uninterrupted availability throughout the state. At the outset, the Secretary of the Food & Civil Supplies Department presented a comprehensive overview of the current LPG stock and the prevailing supply-demand dynamics, whi ...Read More >
The chief minister emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and issued directions to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and strictly curb hoarding, black marketing, and overpricing of the commodities, an official said. Tamang said district administrations and law enforcement agencies have been tasked with maintaining constant oversight. A dedicated 24×7 helpline will be established, while control rooms at both state and district levels are being reinforced to ensure equitable distribution th ...Read More >
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