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Himachal: CM Sukhu directs officials to implement budget announcements exp
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
CM Sukhu said that efforts were being made to strengthen the rural economy with the objective of increasing the income of people in rural areas, including farmers and horticulturists. He said that cold storage and processing infrastructure were being strengthened to provide higher returns
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PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for flood-hit Pun
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin, financial assistance will be extended under "Special Project'' submitted by the Government of Punjab for the reconstruction of houses in rural areas to eligible households whose houses have been damaged due to floods, as per the PMO.
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India develops handheld brain injury scanners to avoid delays in treatment
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI Scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now, India has developed a handheld portable brain injury scan machine that can be
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Uttarakhand CM takes stock of situation amid heavy rainfall across state
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Chief Minister directed that, in view of the monsoon, adequate stocks should be maintained in the hilly districts of the state, including food grains, medicines, and other essential necessities. It should be ensured that people do not face problems in commuting in rural areas. Alternativ
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Gujarat: SVAMITVA Yojana-Property holders to get Sanad (Ownership Certific
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Property holders in rural areas of Gujarat will be provided with sanad (Ownership Certificate) for their residential properties free of cost under SVAMITVA Yojana, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
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India is in grip of silent epidemic of excess salt consumption, says ICMR-
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends consuming less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. Studies show that the average intake in India remains high, around 9.2 grams per day in urban areas and 5.6 grams in rural areas, both exceeding the recommended limit.
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Karnataka: BESCOM makes smart meters mandatory for new, temporary connecti
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Starting from July 1, the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has made it mandatory for all new and temporary electricity connections in rural areas under its jurisdiction to have smart meter installations, as mandated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).
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PHDCCI organises Madhya Pradesh Tourism Sustainability Summit 2025 to prom
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking about the summit, Secretary at PHDCCI, Atul K Thakur told ANI, "Madhya Pradesh Tourism Sustainability Summit is the initiative of Madhya Pradesh State Chapter of PHDCCI which is being held to promote rural tourism and sustainable tourism in the state. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board an
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Maharashtra: Manickam Tagore slams "RSS product" Devendra Fadnavis for lac
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"In Shahapur, Thane, a pregnant woman had to be carried in a doli -- a makeshift palanquin -- because there is no road to her village. In 2025, India talks about Chandrayaan, 5G and Viksit Bharat. But here, we fail to provide even a basic approach road for an ambulance," Tagore wrote in a
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"Corruption rampant in every department": Karnataka BJP chief slams Congre
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Congress MLA BR Patil has alleged that there is rampant corruption in the Housing department. The allegation he has made is that without paying a bribe, the common man is not getting houses allotted in rural areas. One more Congress MLA Raju Kage, has stated that he is frustrated. The grant
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MP: Congress chief Jitu Patwari alleges corruption in central government s
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Patwari said, "The schemes of the central government, which were started for the upliftment of the poor, farmers and people in rural areas, have become a ground for corruption in Madhya Pradesh. From Jal Jeevan Mission to Swachh Bharat Mission and schemes like Ayushman Bharat revealed to be
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UP: Aligarh Police bust inter-district 'Pankhiya Gang', arrest 3 for 12 th
Updated : 12 months ago IST
In a major breakthrough, Aligarh Police have arrested three members of the notorious inter-district 'Pankhiya Gang' responsible for 12 thefts in rural areas of Aligarh, in over 15 days.
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