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Chennai, March 15 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Sunday the schedule for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, highlighting the participation of 7,617 registered third-gender voters among the state's 5.67 crore voters.Polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies...

A health and awareness camp for senior citizens was organized at the Ahata Waqar Day Care Recreational Centre in Srinagar to promote the well-being and awareness of elderly people regarding welfare schemes.March 11, Srinagar: A health, recreational, and awareness camp for senior citizens was...

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, today interacted with representatives from various Pensioners' Associations and praised the continued engagement of senior citizens in nation-building. He stated this while chairing the 35th Meeting of the Standing...

Panaji, March 10 – In a major step towards social security and financial empowerment, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced on Tuesday that ₹45.26 crore has been directly credited to the bank accounts of over 2.24 lakh beneficiaries across the state.The disbursement covers both...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday unveiled a set of five welfare "guarantees" for Kerala, promising expanded social protection and employment support if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returns to power in the state...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced five guarantee schemes on Saturday that would be implemented if the UDF comes to power in Kerala. He said free bus travel would be provided for all women and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 would be given to college-going female...

Mamallapuram, March 7 – Actor-turned-politician and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, announced a series of welfare promises aimed at women, children, and senior citizens while addressing a large gathering at a Women’s Day celebration organized by the party in Mamallapuram...

Bengaluru, March 7 A dispute between a pet owner and a group of senior citizens over walking a dog inside an apartment complex here allegedly escalated into a scuffle, with both sides filing complaints accusing each other of assault, police said on Saturday.The incident occurred around 7:30 am...

Kochi, March 7 CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said that accurate electoral rolls are the foundation of democracy, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was conducted with the clear objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is excluded.Addressing a press conference after...

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers is observing Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting affordable and high-quality generic medicines. On the third day of the campaign today, 47 camps were organized, engaging thousands of people and emphasizing services for...

Chennai, March 3 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on Tuesday that an additional Rs 2,000 has been credited to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes, describing it as a "special fund for the marginalised".In a post on his official X...

Mumbai, March 3 – The state government is in contact with various citizens from Maharashtra who are stranded there due to the conflict situation in the Gulf countries, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Tuesday.The CMO’s intervention comes after tensions escalated between Iran...

Mumbai, March 2 As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the US, the repercussions have severely impacted Gulf nations, leaving a significant number of citizens from Maharashtra stranded in Dubai.In a swift response, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken the lead to ensure the...

Thane, March 1 Twenty-three people from the Thane district in Maharashtra, including 12 senior citizens, are stranded in Dubai following the closure of airspace after the US and Israel's attack on Iran, officials said on Sunday.The group, originating from Kalyan, Shahapur, and Murbad talukas...

New Delhi, February 28 More than 1 crore people in Delhi have a digital health ID under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, officials said on Saturday.According to government data, Delhi currently has 1,01,20,000 Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, and more than 7 lakh Ayushman Bharat...

Chennai, February 28 Tamil Nadu has approximately 1.18 crore young voters, and 3,060 assistant electoral registration officers were deployed to register young people, the ECI said.The Election Commission stated this in a report it shared with the media, following a comprehensive review of...

Dehradun, February 25 – The benefits of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), launched in 2024, are reaching every corner of the country, including remote and isolated areas.The Ayushman Bharat-Vay Vandana Yojana has proven to be a lifeline for the people of the...

Chandigarh, February 24 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday criticized the opposition Congress for its "misleading" claims regarding the cancellation of old-age pensions for several beneficiaries.Asserting that senior citizens are the moral foundation of society, Saini said...

New Delhi, February 24 The Delhi government on Tuesday decided to include beneficiaries of the widow and disability financial assistance schemes under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme.The Delhi Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, decided to include approximately 3.97 lakh...

New Delhi, February 24 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that beneficiaries of the widow pension scheme and individuals with disabilities receiving government pensions will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.Their families will also be eligible to avail...