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Betul, March 11 – The Madhya Pradesh government stated on Wednesday that 24 laborers from Betul and four from Harda districts, who were working as bonded laborers in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, were rescued through the prompt and coordinated efforts of the National Commission for Scheduled...

Ghaziabad, March 11 – The father of Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for over 13 years, said that the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the withdrawal of artificial life support won’t bring any personal benefit to the family, but could help others in similar situations.Ashok Rana, who had...

Guwahati/Gandhinagar, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd installment of the 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme' from Assam on March 13.Farmers across Gujarat, along with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will participate in the address through a virtual interaction...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a cheque distribution program under the Chief Minister Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan (CMAAA) 1.0 at the Khanapara Veterinary Field on Wednesday.The main objective of this program was to make the state's youth financially...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh has secured the top position among larger states in the February 2026 national ranking under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the field of women's health, nutrition, and empowerment, officials said on Wednesday...

Chandigarh, March 10 Shortly after the State Women's Commission summoned Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira over his alleged objectionable comments on women, the Punjab Congress MLAs wrote to the panel on Tuesday evening, condemning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his alleged remarks against...

Kohima, March 10 – Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated on Tuesday that coffee produced in the state is now being exported to the United Arab Emirates, with demand steadily increasing from Bahrain, several European countries, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan.He added that pineapple and...

March 10, New Delhi – The Consulate General of India in Toronto organized a community event to commemorate International Women’s Month, celebrating women's achievements and highlighting support services for those facing challenging situations.The event was held in partnership with the Elspeth...

Guwahati, March 10 – In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday the disbursement of ₹9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0.A total of ₹9,000 was deposited into the bank...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 25,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sat Paul Sharma, the Minister of...

Guwahati, March 10 Forty lakh families in Assam received Rs 9,000 each on Tuesday under the state government's flagship 'Orunodoi' scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserting that it was not an "election freebie" but a manifestation of the regime's compassionate approach towards...

Chandigarh, March 10 – Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema condemned the "derogatory" remarks made by Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira against women on Tuesday.Speaking during proceedings in the Vidhan Sabha and later addressing the media, Cheema demanded that the Congress high...

Imphal, March 10 Congress legislature party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh said on Tuesday that a budgetary allocation of ₹734 crore for those displaced by the ethnic conflict in Manipur was insufficient to cover the losses they incurred due to the violence.Speaking in the House during the...

Assam Chief Minister launches Orunodoi 3.0Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launched the third edition of the Orunodoi scheme today, which provided financial assistance to nearly 40 lakh women across the state, ensuring wider support for those in need.Under the...

Guwahati, March 10 Forty lakh families in Assam received Rs 9,000 each on Tuesday under the state government's flagship 'Orunodoi' scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasizing that the amount paid into the bank accounts of female beneficiaries was a reflection of the regime's...

In Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced a new scheme aimed at empowering women through Self Help Groups (SHGs) during the budget presentation on Monday. This scheme is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state.Presenting the budget, the Chief...

Imphal, March 9 The Manipur government has allocated Rs 734 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Monday.Presenting the budget estimates in the assembly, Singh said the allocation is...

Shillong, March 9 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Monday that development projects worth more than Rs 5,000 crore are currently being implemented in the South Garo Hills district, highlighting the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure and livelihood initiatives...

Gandhinagar, March 9 – More than 2,900 beneficiaries in the Rajkot district received loan assistance under the Shri Vajpayee Bankable Scheme in the past year, the Gujarat government informed the state Assembly on Monday.Responding to a question raised by a member in the Assembly, Minister of...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 9 Cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra have appealed to the state government to provide a financial assistance of Rs 500 per tonne, so that they can bridge the gap between the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and clear the outstanding dues of workers, an...