financial assistance

Bhubaneswar, March 24 The Odisha government disbursed an interest subsidy of ₹208.35 crore to more than 2.67 lakh women self-help groups (SHGs) on Tuesday.Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida disbursed the funds to the women SHGs at a special event here.She also distributed ₹6.43 crore as a...

New Delhi, March 24 – As of March 19 this year, a total of 26,19,879 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana since the scheme's launch in February 2024, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.An amount of ₹17,967.53 crore has been...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government will provide 1,100 electric auto-rickshaw permits to women and transgender persons under the Durga scheme, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday.Presenting the 2026-27 budget, Gupta said the government plans to launch the Driving Upliftment and...

New Delhi, March 24 A series of initiatives focused on women, including e-auto permits for 1,000 women, free bicycles for 1.30 lakh girl students, and the establishment of 'Rani Haat' to link their skills with markets, were announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The Delhi government...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the Chief Secretary on Tuesday to form a state-level committee to address issues related to financial assistance to the sugar industry, and asked it to submit a report immediately.The committee will include secretaries...

Kolkata, March 24 The financially strained Jadavpur University decided to seek financial assistance from the West Bengal government, with its executive council resolving to request additional funds for maintenance, infrastructure, and research needs, varsity officials said on Tuesday.The move...

New Delhi, March 24 The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked 17 states, including Delhi, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, to strive to ensure that dedicated NIA courts complete trials in UAPA cases within one year.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said that the states may set...

Chandigarh, March 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said on Tuesday that Aadhaar has become an important document for good governance, transparency, and ease of living.Kataria, who is also the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, said that Aadhaar helps the government...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government announced its budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, earmarking ₹11,412 for local bodies as part of its push towards a "developed and green Delhi," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in her budget speech.In her speech, Gupta stated that the Delhi government has...

Bahraich (UP), March 24 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Bahraich on March 25 to distribute financial assistance and allocate land for housing and toilets to 136 families being relocated from the Bharthapur village, officials said on Tuesday.District Magistrate (DM)...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil announced on Tuesday in the State Council that the government will soon release a comprehensive new cooperation policy to further promote the development of the sector.He claimed that the cooperative sector is a model for...

Mumbai, March 24 Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday claimed that law and order had deteriorated in Maharashtra, citing a case of six minor girls going missing in the Chandrapur district.Raising the issue in the state assembly through an adjournment motion, he...

Jammu, March 23 "Justice has finally been done," said Abrar Ahmed of Rajouri, who lost his parents to terrorism 26 years ago, after he received his appointment letter from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday.Abrar is among 438 beneficiaries who were handed government letters by the...

In Uttar Pradesh, four people died, and twelve were injured, with several others feared to be trapped when the roof of a cold storage facility collapsed this afternoon in the Phaphamau area of the Prayagraj district. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF are conducting the rescue and relief operation...

Prayagraj, March 23 Four labourers were killed and 12 were injured after being trapped under the debris following the collapse of a cold storage facility on Monday afternoon here, an official said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief...

Patna, March 23 – Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched the fifth phase of his “Samriddhi Yatra” (Prosperity Journey), continuing his statewide outreach focused on development and public engagement in Bihar.As part of this phase, the Chief Minister visited Jehanabad, where he...

Gandhinagar, March 23: Gujarat has achieved 94 percent of its tuberculosis (TB) detection target set by NITI Aayog and has recorded a clinical recovery rate of 91.74 percent, according to data released by the state health department ahead of World TB Day.Highlighting its progress in the...

Lucknow, March 23 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday assured soldiers participating in the 'Janata Darshan' programme that they should serve the nation without any worry, as the government will take responsibility for the safety, dignity, and well-being of their families...

Hyderabad, March 22 – The Telangana government has allocated ₹9,000 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for cultivation on 1.50 acres.Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy released the first installment of ₹3,590 crore at a public meeting held in Narmeta...

Hyderabad, March 22 Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that starting today, Rs 9,000 crore under the 'Rythu Bharosa' investment support scheme will be disbursed in three installments to 70 lakh farmers within 45 days.Addressing a rally after inaugurating an oil palm...