Gujarat farmers to receive over Rs 1,028 crore in PM Kisan 22nd instalment

Guwahati/Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the ‘PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme’ from Assam on March 13. Farmers across Gujarat, along with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will participate in the address through a virtual interaction. Agriculture and spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said the release of the 22nd […]
Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes deliver lifesaving care in Maharashtra

Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 (IANS) The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati. The patients at the government-run Amravati Super Speciality Hospital are receiving free, high-quality medical treatment under these two schemes. The […]
Mamata Banerjee blames Centre over cooking gas crisis, to chair an emergency meeting tomorrow

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday amid concerns over the shortage of cooking gas (LPG), particularly for commercial use. Blaming the Central government for “creating this situation”, she said that she will have discussions with dealers and officials to find out […]
Telangana forms new discom for agriculture connections, lift irrigation schemes

Hyderabad, March 11 (IANS) The Telangana government on Wednesday approved the formation of a third power distribution company (discom) in addition to the existing two discoms in the state. The new company is named the Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL), also referred to as Rythu Discom, and it will handle electricity supply and […]
Congress ecosystem spread fake news about Assam highway: Pijush Hazarika

Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Urban Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday accused the Congress ecosystem of spreading misinformation about infrastructure development in the state, alleging that false claims were circulated suggesting that a newly built highway in Assam was “AI-generated”. In a post on the social media platform X, Hazarika said that for the […]
Gujarat sets up panel to ensure LNG, LPG cylinder supply amid global disruptions

Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has formed a high-level committee to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in response to disruptions in global energy markets caused by conflicts in West Asia, Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Wednesday. The committee, headed by Chief Secretary M.K. Das, will monitor LNG availability and coordinate with […]
Rs 4.48 lakh cr investment interest generated at Rising Northeast Summit: MoS Sukanta Majumdar

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 and its pre-event roadshows have attracted investment interest worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the region, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 was held in Delhi […]
Nagpur’s new Vidhan Bhavan to be completed within deadline: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the administration to ensure that the construction of the new Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur is completed by 2028. He emphasised the need for immediate action to complete the main complex — which will house the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and a Central Hall […]
Odisha Chief Secretary reviews availability of LPG, petrol and diesel with District Collectors

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday held a meeting with Secretaries of various departments and District Collectors to review the availability and uninterrupted supply of cooking gas (LPG), petrol and diesel across the state. The meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan, where all District Collectors joined virtually. During the […]
CM Mohan Majhi directs action to ensure safe return of stranded Odia citizens in Middle East

Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern over reports that several Odia people are stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict and crisis in the region. Emphasising the safe return of Odia residents, the Chief Minister has directed Chief Secretary Anu Garg to closely monitor […]