New Delhi, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, from infrastructure creation to service delivery, supported by drinking water governance and institutional...
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New Delhi, March 10 The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028, with an enhanced budget of Rs 8.7 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, aims to provide safe and...
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Raipur, March 9 – The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Monday approved grants totaling more than ₹14,655.74 crore for the financial year 2026-27.This includes key allocations for Public Health Engineering, Urban Administration and Development, Public Works (Roads, Bridges, and Buildings), and Sports...
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Bengaluru, March 9 – Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended Karnataka’s fiscal management on Monday, blaming the Centre for shortfalls in expected funds, stating that the state was forced to present a deficit budget despite maintaining financial discipline.Addressing a training session for...
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New Delhi, March 9 As many as 1.61 lakh water samples out of nearly 64 lakh tested across the country in 2025-26 were found to be contaminated, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.In a written reply, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said that more than 59 lakh samples were tested...
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New Delhi, March 9 More than 12.58 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.In a written reply, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said that significant progress has been...
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The Pulwama District Administration and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) marked International Women's Day as "Nari Neer Shakti Divas," highlighting women's role in water governance and promoting women-led enterprises.March 09, Srinagar: The Pulwama District Administration, in collaboration with...
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Malda (WB), March 8 Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken groundbreaking steps to empower women.He said that the PM has got 14 crore toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission to ensure the...
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New Delhi, March 8 – International Women's Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.With the 2026 IWD theme calling for a "Give to Gain" global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and...
Shimla, March 7 – The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, decided on Saturday to invite public objections and suggestions on the proposed amendments to Rules 28, 87, 88, and 89 of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Elections) Rules of 1994.The proposed...
Shimla, March 7 Women who have been abandoned by their husbands and lack independent sources of income will be considered destitute women, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet decided on Saturday as it approved amendments to the social security pension rules.The amendments to the Social Security...
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and the environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, but rather as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity, and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work...
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New Delhi, March 6 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asserted on Friday that development and the environment should not be seen as opposing forces, but rather as complementary.Addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 here, Birla said that water conservation is essential for...
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Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the state government had maintained fiscal discipline while continuing development programs and welfare schemes.Addressing a press conference after presenting his 17th budget in the state assembly for the 2026-27 financial...
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Union MoS for Home Affairs reviews development projects in Dima HasaoUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar visited the Dima Hasao district of Assam today and reviewed various development projects and government schemes being implemented in the region.During his first...
Mumbai, March 5 Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow by 7.9 percent in 2025-26, with per capita income projected to reach ₹3.47 lakh, according to the Economic Survey presented in the state legislature on Thursday ahead of the budget.The agriculture and allied sector is expected to grow...
Jaipur, March 4 The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan has intensified its search for retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal and other accused involved in alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 900 crore in the tender process for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), officials said on Wednesday.An...
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Jaipur, March 4 – The search operation for the accused, Subodh Agarwal and others, is continuing on a large scale across multiple states.As of March 4, the operation has entered its 16th day, spanning from February 17, 2026, to March 4, 2026. A total of 40 dedicated search teams have been...
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Bengaluru, March 4. Former minister and senior BJP leader D.N. Jeevaraj has alleged criminal activity related to the stamp papers used under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and has demanded that the state government order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter.Addressing...
Kohima, March 2 – Nagaland Acting Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reaffirmed on Monday the government’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the long-standing Naga political issue, informing the state Assembly that the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has been actively reviewing the matter.The...