Dubai, March 31 Dubai has introduced a series of economic measures, including incentives worth AED 1 billion, for the next three to six months to help businesses and individuals overcome financial difficulties.The Executive Council of Dubai, in a meeting chaired by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan...
Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna', with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and Rs 292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, Health Minister Balbir Singh...
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New Delhi, March 27 – The Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 has been widely praised by leaders from the ruling NDA, who described it as a timely measure aimed at easing inflationary pressures and providing relief to citizens amid a challenging global energy...
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Bengaluru, March 21 – In a Ugadi gift to city residents, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the Bengaluru Development portfolio, announced on Saturday a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on outstanding water bills.The...
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Bengaluru, March 12 – A discussion on compensation for deaths caused by wildlife took place in the Karnataka Assembly during the Question and Answer session on Thursday, with Congress MLA Puttarangasetty urging the government to provide financial relief to all victims of snakebites, regardless...
Raipur, March 11 – The Chhattisgarh government has announced a significant increase in the procurement price of tendu leaf, a move aimed at boosting the income of thousands of forest dwellers who collect leaves.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made the announcement on his official X handle...
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New Delhi, March 8: Several beneficiaries and attendees expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his rally in the Burari area of the national capital, highlighting the benefits of government welfare schemes, particularly the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya...
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Nagpur, March 7 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a clarification on Saturday regarding the newly announced Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme in the Maharashtra Budget, aiming to dispel rumors and confusion about which farmers would benefit from the scheme.Speaking...
Mumbai, March 4 – In a landmark decision providing significant financial relief to urban residents, the Maharashtra government has announced the complete abolition of the Non-Agricultural (NA) tax for housing societies.Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule confirmed in the Legislative...
Mumbai, March 4 The Maharashtra government has decided to scrap the non-agricultural (NA) tax levied on housing societies in urban areas and waive all pending dues, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced in the state assembly on Wednesday.He said the new system will reduce the...
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Bhopal, March 2 In another significant decision related to state government employees on the occasion of Holi, the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government announced on Monday that treasury officers will now also be allowed to hire vehicles during working hours.The government stated in a late-Monday...
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Mumbai, February 27 – Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil said on Friday that the state government has established a high-level committee on October 30, 2025, to address the recurring cycle of debt.The committee is tasked with recommending both short-term and long-term measures to...
Thiruvananthapuram, February 20 The Kerala government announced on Friday that the Dearness Allowance for state government and local body employees, teachers, and staff of aided schools, colleges, and polytechnics will be increased from 25 to 35 percent.Full-time contingent employees will also...
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New Delhi, February 16 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) passed several key proposals related to civic, sanitation, and financial matters during its House meeting on Monday, amidst slogans from opposition members.The corporation passed a resolution providing free cremation at CNG and...