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The Eco-fragile Doda region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, not only falls under seismic zone 4 and 5 but also receives heavy rains and snowfall during peak weather seasons. Dr Singh stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. This will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district, he added. He was chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a state-level budget awareness workshop, "Ame Janiba, Ama Budget" (We will know, our budget), and said the budget was not merely a statement of income and expenditure but a roadmap for Odisha's overall development and fulfilment of citizens' aspirations.Addressing the workshop at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre, Majhi said the state govt, in line with the national vision, has set ambitious targets to raise per capita income from Rs ...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 >
Guwahati: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has urged the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that some provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is canc ...Read More >
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday attended the 8th convocation ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) at Murthal in Sonepat. Addressing the ceremony, the Vice-President said that he is happy after reaching the sacred land of 'Dharma Kshetra' Haryana. He paid rich tributes to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, describing him as a towering symbol of integrity, social justice, and visionary leadership. He said that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram dedicated his life to up ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 6 (PTI) The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring protection of property rights and continuity of social welfare services. In a representation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over certain proposed provisions, particularly those relating to the takeover or control of assets of organisations whose FCRA regi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Pranay Verma, the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday. The duo held discussions on the New Delhi-Dhaka ties, with a focus on people-centric cooperation in multiple domains aligned with the national development priorities of the two countries. "High Commissioner conveyed India's intent to work together with the Government and people of Bangladesh by adopting a positive, constructive and forward-looking approach and b ...Read More >
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the BJP is indulging in a smear campaign against the Congress government as it is gripped by fear of defeat. Speaking to the media in Bagalkot, he said the campaign for the by-election is progressing well and has received an overwhelming response beyond expectations. "There is unprecedented support everywhere, and the Congress will win both constituencies," he said. He added that the Congress ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has written to the BJP-led Mahayuti government, threatening to stop work on development projects from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not cleared soon. The MSCA, in its letter on Friday, said that the state government had cleared around Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore. The MSCA is a s ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The govt has launched an initiative to boost Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding in the state with an ambitious target of collecting 2,500 crore this fiscal. To facilitate this effort and strategise collection of funds, a dedicated organisation called "Telangana Industries" is being formed, with ongoing discussions involving various companies and organisations.So far, officials report that 700 crore to 800 crore have been collected in CSR funds, and the govt remains focused ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association wrote to the Mahayuti government on Friday threatening to stop work from April 7 if dues amounting to more than Rs 96,000 crore are not paid soon. The state government had cleared about Rs 20,000 crore last year following protests, but fresh bills from ongoing and completed works have pushed the total pending amount back to Rs 96,000 crore, said the MSCA, a state-level body representing contractors engaged in development works a ...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 >
MUMBAI: Even as debt and fiscal deficit rose sharply in the last two years, Maharashtra's revenue in FY25-26 fell significantly across key heads -- Goods and Services Tax (GST), excise duty, motor vehicle tax, and stamp duty and registration of properties. This led to a revenue shortfall of around ₹41,000 crore against budget estimates, slowing capital expenditure and development projects. Provisional figures at the end of the financial year put total revenue receipts at ₹5.60 lakh crore, falli ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Two gram panchayats from Telangana have secured the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskars, announced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, for their outstanding performance in rural development and sustainable governance. Motukupalli gram panchayat, in Kotepalli mandal of Vikarabad district, has won the award in the "Good Governance" category. The recognition comes for its excellence in transparent administration, people's participation and effective implementation of deve ...Read More >
The cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority under which rejuvenation projects will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches in the state. The authority will carry out both regulatory and developmental work for reducing pollution and ensuring the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers in the state. Established on the lines of the National River Conservation Plan, the Chief Minister will serve as the Chairperson of this Authority, ...Read More >
Presenting a four-year report card of the rural development and panchayat department, Mann said the survey will assess the living standards of all communities for large-scale infrastructure creation, revenue generation through transparent land management, and youth-focused development programmes. The CM highlighted how sustained policy interventions have transformed village infrastructure, strengthened grassroots governance, and expanded employment opportunities across rural Punjab. "The exerc ...Read More >
Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Panchayat Raj and rural development department, attributing the success to sustained governance reforms and administrative focus over the past 21 months. Vijayawada:Andhra Pradesh has clinched five prestigious National Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Awards for 2025, reaffirming its growing stature in grassroots governance and rural transformation. The awards, announced by the Union ministry of Panchayati Raj, recognise excellence across m ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to enhance digital connectivity across the state, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessing the signing ceremony via video conference. The agreement aims to expand connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas, and aligns with the state's vision of achieving a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital infrastructure identified as a key driver of inclusive growth. T ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the lines of the Centre's National River Conservation Plan, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved the creation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA), a unified body to restore polluted rivers, curb contamination and manage river basins. A rejuvenation programme will be implemented for 54 polluted river stretches across the state, which is the highest among the Indian states. The government is expected to spend around Rs 2,000 crore on it. The decisi ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Wednesday said the state has proposed an annual allocation of Rs 400 crore for the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority (MSRRA) as part of a Rs 2,000 crore corpus planned over five years to address river pollution and rejuvenation. "The Authority will monitor all schemes related to river pollution and will be supported through state funds as well as funds from the Maharashtra Pollutio ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a step towards tackling river pollution and strengthening water conservation, the Maharashtra government has approved the formation of the Maharashtra State River Rejuvenation Authority. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on wednesday. CM Fadnavis to Head Apex Body for River Conservation The newly proposed authority will function as the state's apex body for both regulatory and developmental activities related to river conservatio ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday presented a four-year report card of the Rural Development and Panchayat Department as part of the government's ongoing "Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal" series, announcing the launch of the state's first-ever caste socio-economic survey. Positioning rural development as a key pillar of inclusive growth, the Chief Minister outlined major initiatives ranging from the survey to large-scale infrastructur ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday presented a report card of his government's works for rural development and panchayats, highlighting higher spending on the development of villages in the state. Addressing the media under the 'Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal' campaign, Mann said in the past four years, his government spent Rs 3,847 crore on rural development as against Rs 1,883 crore spent during the previous Congress government. He was accompan ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a major reshuffle at the Secretary level of bureaucracy, transferring and posting more than a dozen Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across key central government ministries and departments. The order, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on March 31, 2026, effects immediate changes across ministries ranging from Information & Broadcasting to R ...Read More >
The Jammu and Kashmir government is prioritising a transparent recruitment process to fill 25,000 vacancies, ensuring fairness and avoiding legal challenges that could delay crucial job opportunities. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points * J&K government aims to fill 25,000 vacancies this year with a focus on transparent recruitment processes. * Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stresses the importance of avoiding undue haste to prevent legal challenges and delays in recruitment. * Over 28,000 vacan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a sweeping bureaucratic reshuffle on the last day of the financial year, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment and transfer of over 40 senior officers across various central ministries and departments. The moves cover key positions in ministries dealing with personnel, finance, rural development, chemicals and fertilisers, tourism, minority affairs, and information and broadcasting. Nivedita Shukla Verma, IAS, current ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate rural development, the Government of India has released over ₹1,500 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across six states. The funding aims to empower local bodies with greater financial resources to address community needs and improve essential services at the village level. The grants will benefit PRIs in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maha ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on March 31, coinciding with Mahavir Janmakalyanak. Named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224 to 215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka and a great figure of Jainism and a preacher of non-violence, the museum showcases the historical, cultural and spiritual legacy of Jainism, a statement by organisers said. Its seven wings, each dedicated to different and unique aspects of India's traditions, offer ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly radio address on Sunday to speak directly to a nation watching an unfamiliar kind of anxiety unfold, not a domestic crisis this time, but a war raging in a neighbourhood that tens of millions of Indian families call home. In a 'Mann Ki Baat' that balanced geopolitical gravity with grassroots celebration, Modi struck a tone that was part statesman, part motivator, warning against panic and political opportunism while spotlighting the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat ... New Delhi [India], March 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday and inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and unveil development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said he ...Read More >
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