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Gandhinagar, March 7: Gujarat's major reservoirs currently hold 72.49 per cent of their total capacity, ensuring sufficient drinking water availability for the upcoming summer, according to the state's Water Resources Department.This increase comes after consistent and heavy rainfall during...

SHOPIAN, March 6: The Horticulture Department of Shopian has made significant progress during the 2025-26 financial year by promoting farm mechanization, irrigation expansion, and high-density plantation under various Central and UT-sponsored schemes.Under the Capex program, the department...

On March 6 in Bengaluru, R. Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and a senior BJP leader, criticized the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He alleged that the budget imposes a massive debt burden on the state's people while offering...

Mumbai, March 6 – The Maharashtra government announced a farm loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh in the 2026-27 budget, along with measures for river-linking projects, women empowerment, youth development, healthcare, and strengthening social welfare schemes.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...

Indore, March 6 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday that farmers will receive a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal during the procurement of wheat at the minimum support price (MSP) in the state.The government has decided to provide the bonus in addition to the MSP of Rs...

Bhopal, March 6 – With assistance and financial support from the Centre's Integrated Horticulture Development Mission scheme, a Bhopal farmer, Ram Singh Kushwaha, not only learned professional horticulture, increasing flower production using automated systems, but also found a market beyond...

Barwani, March 2 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday appealed to farmers in Madhya Pradesh to adopt natural farming instead of excessive use of chemicals to maintain soil fertility and reduce the environmental impact of chemical use.The Chief Minister stated that natural farming will...

Varanasi (UP), March 1 In a massive tree planting drive held in the Sujabad Domri area on Sunday, Varanasi created a new world record by planting over 2.51 lakh trees in a single hour. This achievement surpasses an eight-year-old record held by China, officials said.Guinness World Records...

New Delhi, February 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ajmer in Rajasthan on Saturday to lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹16,680 crore.The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering on the occasion.The projects span key...

Jaipur, February 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ajmer in Rajasthan on Saturday. Around 11:30 a.m., he will launch, inaugurate, and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹16,680 crore.The Prime Minister will also address a public...

Jaipur, February 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch several development projects worth over Rs 16,680 crore and address a public gathering in Ajmer on Saturday.Modi is also expected to launch a nationwide campaign for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 14 years...

Amaravati, February 27 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that his government will ensure housing for all the poor by 2029 and allocate housing plots for those who do not own land.Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister urged eligible beneficiaries who have...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer, Rajasthan, tomorrow. Mr. Modi will launch, inaugurate, and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over 16,680 crore rupees. He will also address a public gathering on the occasion. The projects cover key sectors, including...

Jaipur, February 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ajmer, Rajasthan, on February 28 to launch the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign by administering the first dose of the HPV vaccine to girls aged 9 to 14 years.He will also address a public gathering and inaugurate and...

Hyderabad, February 26 – The Telangana government has formed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to prepare and submit a 99-day action plan for implementation across various departments in the state.The Sub-Committee will be chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Finance & Planning, Energy...

Amaravati, February 25 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the Polavaram project would be completed and dedicated to the nation before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram.He also reiterated that water from the Godavari River from Polavaram will be supplied to...

Raipur, February 25 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday rejected allegations that Naxalism was being eliminated in the state's Bastar region to pave the way for industrialists, calling it misleading propaganda.He emphasized that the government's focus is on agriculture...

Makhu (Punjab), February 25 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the first phase of the reconstruction and lining of the Ferozepur Feeder Canal in Makhu on Wednesday, calling it a major step towards strengthening irrigation in the Malwa region.The chief minister said the Rs...

Bhopal, February 24 – Responding to the statements of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi about the India-US trade deal during their visit to Bhopal on Tuesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the proposed trade deal...

Mansa (Punjab), February 24 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann accused his rival political parties – the Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal – of neglecting the education sector and focusing on "promoting" the families of their top leaders while in power.He also criticized the BJP...