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New Delhi, April 11 – Well before the monsoon season, Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma visited several key roads in the city on Saturday, assessing the drainage cleaning and preparedness on the ground.As part of the "Government on Wheels" initiative, Minister Verma...

New Delhi, April 11 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Saturday that India has witnessed a "historic transformation" in women's empowerment in recent years, with women now leading the country's development journey.In a post on X, Devi highlighted key government...

Chandigarh, April 11 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the government has implemented several new initiatives to make the procurement system more transparent, secure, and farmer-friendly.These initiatives will enhance transparency, curb unauthorized activities, and...

Chennai, April 11 The women's monthly entitlement scheme and the Chief Minister's Breakfast scheme, among the numerous welfare initiatives launched by his government, were close to his heart, DMK president and Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has said.While the women empowerment scheme, which is being...

Bengaluru, April 11 Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Saturday said that the state government has expedited approvals for investment projects and taken measures to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.He said that since 2022, Karnataka has approved 2,028 projects worth Rs 5.11 lakh crore, which could...

New Delhi, April 11 BJP national president Nitin Nabin paid tributes to social reformer Jyotirao Phule on his 199th birth anniversary and said his work for advancing women's empowerment and social reform continues to inspire people.Phule was born on April 11, 1827, in Maharashtra and died on...

Bhopal, April 10 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated on Friday that the "Jal Ganga Samvardhan" campaign would be integrated with the state government's "Krishak Kalyan Varsh" (Farmer Welfare Year) to strengthen water conservation efforts and improve farmers' livelihoods...

New Delhi/Pune, April 10 Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday urged doctors to commit to a "medical social responsibility (MSR)" and offer free medical services once a month, asserting that the medical profession is not merely a business but a responsibility towards society.Launching the...

Mumbai, April 10 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to expedite the construction of the international memorial of Anna Bhau Sathe in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, for which a provision of ₹332.62 crore has been approved.Chairing the 16th meeting of the Slum...

Imphal, April 10 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasized the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal.During his maiden visit to the...

Amritsar, April 10 The Punjab government will build 6,000 new sports stadiums across the state to promote sports among youth and help keep them away from drugs, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday.Around 3,000 stadiums have already been developed, and the new initiative will...

New Delhi, April 10: The Resident Commission of Jammu and Kashmir organized a "group discussion" as part of Sadhana Saptah (April 2–10, 2026) to review activities under the Karmayogi Portal and promote professional development.The session reviewed employees' participation in online courses and...

Bhopal, April 10 – The Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, will observe a "Nari Shakti Vandan" fortnight across the state from April 10 to April 25 to raise awareness about the Women's Reservation Act, also known as the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."The event will...

New Delhi, April 9 With cooperative banking reforms emerging as a pressing concern, Union Ministry of Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani on Thursday urged states to expedite loan sanctioning and ensure that funds are effectively utilized within the current financial cycle.Speaking at...

Jammu, April 9 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the preparations for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir" campaign, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.The campaign, aimed at eradicating...

April 9th, Serchhip: Addressing the event, DC Paul L. Khuma urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural technologies, consult with experts, and work selflessly to produce healthy crops. The initiative aims to strengthen the 'Research-Extension-Farmer' linkage and boost local livelihoods.The...

Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has called on the private sector to increase its participation in Research and Development (R&D), stating that greater industry involvement is crucial for boosting India's innovation ecosystem. Speaking at the release of two reports by NITI...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir" initiative. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the campaign, aimed at eradicating drug...

KULGAM, April 8: Deputy Commissioner of Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, reviewed the progress of the Enterprise Mentorship Programme under Mission YUVA in the district.Officials informed that 21 enterprises have been onboarded, with 8 mentors conducting structured mentorship sessions for aspiring...

JAMMU, April 8: Jammu & Kashmir has become the first Union Territory to receive approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for establishing a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at IIT Jammu.Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo hailed it as a major step towards making J&K a...