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J-K: Better infrastructure under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana boosts grap
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 2 (ANI): A section of people in Jammu and Kashmir depends on the horticulture sector for their livelihoods and grape cultivation is a major source of income for many families in the Valley. One such place is Ganderbal, popularly known as the 'distri
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Ambani pushes for 2G-free India, asks govt to take steps for making India
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31 (ANI): Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Friday again pushed for a 2G-free India and called upon the government to take steps so that benefits of digital revolution can reach the largest number of mobile users.
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Kumaraswamy slams BJP, Congress over alleged COVID equipment purchase 'irr
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 27 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that when COVID-19 has made life and livelihoods difficult, it is unfortunate that charges have been levelled of irregularities in the procurement of COVID-19 equipment.
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PMKVY-trained Kashmiri youth prepare masks, PPEs for earning livelihood
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 25 (ANI): In a significant contribution in the fight against COVID-19, youth trained under Pradhan Mantri Kushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) are preparing masks and PPEs at a local institute in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district.
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Despite ease in COVID-19 restrictions, young athletes struggling to make e
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Coronavirus crisis in the country has had a dire impact on the young sportspersons, especially those from underprivileged families as they are finding it hard not just to continue their sport but even to earn their livelihoods.
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Lockdown hits livelihoods of Bengaluru vendors
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], July 18 (ANI): Vendors in Bengaluru are finding it hard to earn a livelihood as the state government has allowed the sale of products only for a few hours each day. The lockdown imposed by the Karnataka government on July 14 will continue till July 22.
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'Umeed' scheme provides employment to youth in J-K's Pulwama
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 5 (ANI): A section of youth in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama is earning their livelihood through the 'Umeed' scheme under Jammu and Kashmir State Rural Livelihood Mission (JKSRLM).
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Dedicated to eliminate concern of COVID-19 from state: Goa minister
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], July 2 (ANI): Goa minister Vishwajit P Rane on Thursday said that in our effort to revive the Industries Department, we are dedicated to eliminate the concern of COVID-19 from the state keeping in mind the ulterior motto which is lives vs livelihood.
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Beijing says ban on apps will affect employment of local Indian workers, C
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Expressing serious concern over India banning 59 Chinese apps, China on Tuesday said that the move will not only affect the employment of local Indian workers who support these apps, but also the interests of Indian users and the employment and livelihood
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Transwoman who lost livelihood during lockdown recounts struggle to gain e
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], June 28 (ANI): A transwoman, who used to work with a cab company in Panchkula as a customer care representative, says she has been unsuccessful in her attempts to land a job post the lockdown as she has been rejected by at least 20 places.
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Merck Foundation partners with Liberia First Lady to support livelihood of
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/Monrovia [Liberia] June 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany partnered with Clar Marie Weah, the First Lady of Liberia to support the livelihood of families of casual workers and persons living with disabiliti
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Puducherry reports 30 COVID-19 positive cases every day, need to be carefu
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Puducherry [India], June 20 (ANI): Puducherry Governor Kiran Bedi on Saturday said that though the Union Territory has a small population it is reporting 30 COVID-19 positive cases everyday, hence, people need to be very careful and protect their lives and livelihood.
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