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Jaipur, April 11 – Rajasthan's political landscape was at the center of fresh speculation on Saturday after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made an unexpected remark, which has sparked new rounds of speculation across party lines.In a striking statement, Yadav said, “If Vasundhara Raje...

DODA, April 11, 2026: Road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is progressing rapidly in the Doda district, significantly improving rural connectivity. Most villages have already been connected, and efforts are underway to link the remaining settlements in a phased...

New Delhi, April 10 Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated on Friday that no new national highway project should be approved without 100 per cent land acquisition, as this is a major obstacle in road construction.Addressing the 17th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards &...

Shivamogga (Karnataka), April 10 Three laborers were killed and four others were injured after a landslide struck a road construction site at Hulikal Ghat in this district, police said on Friday.The deceased have been identified as Raghavendra (37), Raju (30), and Shabbir (40), all engaged in...

Shivamogga (Karnataka), April 10 Three labourers were killed and four others were injured after a landslide struck a road construction site at Hulikal Ghat in this district, police said on Friday.The deceased have been identified as Raghavendra (37), Raju (30), and Shabbir (40), all of whom...

Jaipur, April 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that his government is committed to the welfare of farmers and ensuring a continuous supply of water and electricity for irrigation.Addressing a gathering of farmers in the Nangal Sherpur village of Todabhim, Sharma...

Amaravati, April 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized on Wednesday that public transport must be affordable and efficient, advocating increased use of electric buses.Reviewing roads and highways, the chief minister noted that clean fuel reduces costs and said solar...

New Delhi, April 8 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totaling ₹40,150 crore for the construction of two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, as the government accelerates the development of renewable energy and regional infrastructure.The Kamala Hydro Electric...

Jammu, April 8 – Union Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) and Member of Parliament representing the Udhampur constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Jitendra Singh, stated on Wednesday that inter-departmental coordination, monitoring, and timely execution are crucial for the effective...

Bhubaneswar, April 7 At least 70 people, including 58 security personnel, were injured on Tuesday in a clash with local tribal people over the construction of a road to the Sijimali bauxite mine in Odisha's Rayagada district, officials said.The tribal people, who have been strongly opposing...

Hoshiarpur, April 7 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a healthcare and infrastructure initiative here on Tuesday, laying the foundation for a ₹268 crore medical college and a 300-bed hospital, while announcing the establishment of the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of...

New Delhi, April 7 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and presented a "forward-looking vision" for the next phase of development in Bastar, one of the regions most affected by Naxal violence and now moving towards peace.According to a release...

Bhubaneswar, April 7 Nearly 50 people, including 40 security personnel, were injured in a clash with local tribal people over the construction of a road to the Sijimali bauxite mine in Odisha's Rayagada district on Tuesday, officials said.According to officials, the local tribal people...

New Delhi, April 6 The government has set a base construction period of 12 months for highway projects valued up to ₹300 crore and 18 months for road construction projects costing between ₹301 and ₹500 crore.The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said on Monday that the base...

New Delhi, April 5. Imagine the forests of Bastar in 2013. There were no roads, no mobile phone signals, no banks, and no schools of any kind. A parallel government, complete with its own courts, tax collectors, and executioners, ruled these jungles through absolute terror. Tribal families...

Chandigarh, April 5 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday unveiled development projects worth Rs 253 crore at a ‘Thank You and Development Rally’ in Jind, signaling a major push for infrastructure and public services in the district.The Chief Minister laid the foundation stones...

Jaipur, April 5 The Centre has approved the construction of an elevated corridor in Rajasthan's Udaipur district for ₹363.89 crore to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety on the busy NH-48 stretch.Sharing details on social media, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the project will be...

Patna, April 4 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the under-construction Danapur–Bihta Elevated Road project in Patna on Saturday, reviewing the progress and giving instructions to officials.During his visit near the Kanhauli village, the Chief Minister assessed the pace and quality...

Jaipur, April 4 Hundreds of residents in the Sushilpura area here have reportedly fallen ill over the past week, allegedly due to contamination of the drinking water supply with sewage, sparking a health crisis.Several residents have reported similar symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea...

Chandigarh, April 3 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday directed that the entire process of approving building plans for residential and commercial structures be made fully online, aiming to enhance transparency, improve citizen convenience, and reduce processing time.Chairing...