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Kolkata, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The district magistrates, who are also the district election officers in West Bengal, have been advised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to be particularly careful while selecting para-teachers as booth-level officers (BLOs) in their respective districts for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to be conducted in the state. The district election officers have also been advised by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to check whether any para- ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended heartfelt congratulations to the State's Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department after Odisha was honoured as the Best Performing State under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan. In a tweet, Majhi applauded Mayurbhanj district for being named the Best Performing District under the same scheme, and Keonjhar district for receiving the Best District Award under the Dharati Aaba Janbhagi ...Read More >
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked rural banks to leverage the consumption boost from lower goods and services tax rates to boost credit in semi-urban and rural areas. The rationalisation of GST rates has opened new opportunities in rural areas due to an increase in consumption, an indication of more bank funding, Sitharaman said, while chairing a meeting to review the business performance of the Karnataka Grameena Bank (KaGB) at Ballari on October 16. "...the rural banks should lev ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday was informed that former chief of the Special Intelligence Bureau in Telangana, T Prabhakar Rao, an accused in the phone-tapping case, was not cooperating; he had formatted electronic devices and destroyed vital evidence while under the court's protective order. The matter came up before a bench comprising justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan. The apex court directed Rao to submit the password of his iCloud/ cloud account to the state police in the pre ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representational Image) The Kerala Sthree Sakthi SS-489 Lottery Result will be declared today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 3 PM, by the Kerala State Lotteries Department. The official results will be uploaded on the Kerala Lottery website at 4 PM for public viewing. The first prize winner of the Sthree Sakthi SS-489 draw will take home a whopping ₹75 lakh. Stay tuned here at FPJ to get the latest live updates, winner list, and full result chart once i ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to bring in a legislation to provide one day paid leave every month for women employees across the sectors, during their menstrual periods. Karnataka Labour Minister Santhosh Lad, who made the proposal in the Cabinet meeting on Thursday said that the bill will be applicable to all the women working both in private and public sectors. Stating that this was the first of its kind in the country, the government, in 2024, had proposed six menstrual le ...Read More >
Kohima, October 8 (MExN): The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Capacity Building Commission, Karmayogi Bharat and Government of Nagaland, and a workshop on Mission Karmayogi organised by the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Government of Nagaland at the Capital Convention Hall, Kohima on October 8. Chief Secretary, Nagaland, Sentiyanger Imchen expressed gratitude on behalf of the State Government to Dr Ramaswami Balasubramaniam and Soumi Banerjee, and th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old student from Hyderabad was shot dead in Texas, US, by an unidentified assailant on Oct 3 (US time) in what police suspect to be an armed robbery attempt. Pole Chandrasekhar, who was working part-time at a gas station, was reportedly confronted by the gunman and died on the spot."We got to know that my brother was shot dead at a gas station. He was in the US to pursue higher studies and was looking for a job. He had been applying for jobs in the last six months," said his ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Newly appointed Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Batulla Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday said, "We only follow the 'Khaki Book' as per the BNS Acts, not the 'Pink Book,' 'White Book,' or any other coloured books." He was addressing the media after assuming charge. Shivadhar Reddy said the upcoming local body elections would be the first major challenge for the police, adding that the department was gearing up to ensure they were conducted peacefully. "The elections will be held ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30: India's pharma exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by this year end , Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today. Meanwhile, the Minister disclosed that India's domestic pharma market is $60 billion, but is expected to double ...Read More >
Jaipur: A five-year-old child allegedly died in Sikar, while a few got ill after consuming a cough syrup supplied under the free medicines scheme of the Rajasthan government. The state government has stopped the supply of the concerned batch of the syrup. The case of a child's death has been reported in Sikar, while two children fell ill in Bharatpur, and a two-year-old girl had to be admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Jaipur after allegedly consuming the syrup. As per reports, the c ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced the schedule for the second ordinary elections to rural local bodies in Telangana. However, a case in the high court, scheduled for hearing on October 8, has raised uncertainty, as the outcome could affect the conduct of polls. Polling for gram panchayats will be conducted in three phases on October 31, November 4 and 8, with votes counted and results declared on the same day. Mandal and Zilla Parishad polls will be held in two ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 29 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh will host the Diamond Jubilee Grand Finale of the Bharat Scouts and Guides and the 19th National Jamboree in Lucknow from November 23-29, the state government said on Monday. The groundbreaking ceremony for the "world-class" camp was held at the Defence Expo Ground in Vrindavan Yojana here, featuring traditional rituals and chanting. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, Education Ministers Gulab Devi and Sandeep Singh, and President of the state unit of Bharat Sc ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at boosting religious tourism and infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a comprehensive development plan for the revered Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. The ambitious project, with a total financial outlay of ₹226 crore, is designed to transform the sacred site into a world-class pilgrimage destination. The state government has emphasized that this holistic development will address the long-standing needs of the millions of dev ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UP ...Read More >
Kerala, September 15: The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-22 lottery results for Monday, September 29 will be announced at 3 PM today and the official list will be uploaded on the website at 4 PM. The first prize is ₹1 crore. We at FPJ are following the updates closely. If you have a ticket and want to check the winners, you can see the full list here. Kerala Lottery: Results for Bhagyathara BT-21 for Monday, 29-09-2025. You can also check the results at keralalotteriesresults.in, https://www.keralalotte ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The state government is expected to move ahead with local body elections under the 42% reservation policy after the Telangana High Court declined to stay the process. The State Election Commission (SEC) is likely to issue the poll schedule on Monday, setting the stage for elections even as the matter remains under judicial consideration. A senior official from the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department told TNIE: "The court has not prevented the stategovernment or the Electi ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The state government on Friday issued a GO providing 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies. With this, the total reservations will rise to 67%. If the Scheduled Caste (SC) population is factored in at 17% -- as recorded in the Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political, and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey -- the total would touch 69%, as announced by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy earlier this week. The GO, which followed a massive exercise driven by data, legisla ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The state government has completed the reservation process for liquor shops across the state, paving the way for applications to be invited. Out of the total 2,620 liquor outlets, 393 have been reserved for Gouds, 262 for Scheduled Castes (SCs), and 131 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). The allocations were finalised through a draw conducted in the presence of district collectors. A notification for setting up new liquor shops has already been issued, and with reservations completed, the n ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. "I was born here, my father was born here, my grandfather was born here," sighed the 58-year-old government employee. Advertisement "But we don't have any choice, we have to vacate." Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopolis of Mumbai, flattening its labyrinth of filthy alleyways ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has entrusted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) with the responsibility of granting certificates equivalent to that of the Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12 certificates awarded by various School Education Boards in India, officials said on Friday. This is aimed at facilitating smooth inter school education board migrations, they added. An official release from the Education Ministry said, "This responsibility will be exer ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The people of Odisha can now access a range of citizen-centric services, including birth and income certificates, inter-caste marriage benefits, government scheme incentives, and applications for driving and fertiliser licences, through WhatsApp. On Friday, the state government unveiled 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 services available to more than 4.5 crore residents across the state. Developed by the Centre for Modernising Government Initiative (CMGI) ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Nearly a month after the Telangana cabinet deciding to implement 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes (BC), the state government on Friday, September 26, passed an order to implement it in view of the upcoming Telangana local body elections. This comes even in spite of the bill related to it still waiting for the President of India's assent. It it to be seen if the move will meet legal hurdles in the coming days before the upcoming local body elections in Telangana. According ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The people of Odisha can now access a range of citizen-centric services, including birth and income certificates, inter-caste marriage benefits, government scheme incentives, and applications for driving and fertiliser licences, through WhatsApp. On Friday, the state government unveiled 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 services available to more than 4.5 crore residents across the state. Developed by the Centre for Modernising Government Initiative (CMGI) ...Read More >
Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji has declined Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's request to allow limited vehicular movement through the company's campus in Bengaluru, saying that it is an exclusive private property owned by a listed company, not meant for public thoroughfare. He also said that allowing public vehicular movement through Wipro's Sarjapur campus will cause "significant legal, governance, and statutory challenges". Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had on September 19 written to Premji to ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 26 (PTI) Karnataka Minister for Backward Class Development Shivaraj S Tangadagi on Friday said the state government will abide by the High Court's directive regarding the Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the "caste census", currently underway in the state. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday declined to stay the survey but directed the State Backward Classes Commission to maintain the confidentiality of the collected data and ensure voluntary participation of ci ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In partnership with Meta, the Government of Odisha today launched 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 citizen services accessible to more than 45 million people across the State. Unveiled in the presence of Chief Secretary Odisha Manoj Ahuja, the initiative marks a major step towards building convenient, last-mile access to essential public services. Through this chatbot, citizens will be able to access critical Government Services like obtaining Birth and In ...Read More >
Bipinkumar Padaya (C) live in a one-storey home crammed into a tangle of alleys Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya. "I was born here, my father was born here, my grandfather was born here," sighed the 58-year-old government employee. "But we don't have any choice, we have to vacate." Soon, bulldozers are expected to rumble into Asia's largest slum, in the heart of the Indian megalopo ...Read More >
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