Jabalpur, Dec 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY), one of the flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, has turned out to be a saviour for many individuals and families, struck with serious illnesses or life-threatening diseases. The beneficiaries of the scheme are primarily the citizens from the lower … Read more
Pune, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said over 13.29 lakh houses have been approved for Maharashtra during the financial year 2024-25 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin Plus (+). In his address at the Kisan Samman Diwas and Farmers and Rural Development … Read more
Chandigarh, Dec 23 (IANS) Haryana has become the first state to procure all 24 crops at the minimum support price (MSP) set by the Union government, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Monday. On the occasion of Kisan Divas and the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and farmer leader Chaudhary Charan … Read more
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the Punjab terror conspiracy case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it has arrested a key aide of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh, also known as Landa, and gangster Bachitar Singh alias Pavitar Batala. Jatinder Singh alias Jyoti of district Gurdaspur, Punjab has … Read more
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing a multi-crore cash-for-school job case in West Bengal, received a major setback on Monday as nine accused persons filed petitions at a special court in Kolkata, seeking relief from the case. The ED was expected to file the charge sheet against the accused at the special court … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 23 (IANS) In a groundbreaking move, the Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled its plans of apprising the devotees and pilgrims, about benefits of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and also their usage. Marking a first of its kind initiative during the Mahakumbh, the move aims to empower citizens by raising awareness … Read more
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Priyank Kanoongo as a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), an official statement said on Monday. The appointment was made under the approval of President Murmu on Saturday, an official said. Bhopal-based Kanoongo earlier served as a member of the National Commission for … Read more
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) From expanding health coverage to all elderly above 70 years of age to promoting cervical cancer vaccination among young girls to slashing customs duty on cancer drugs and improving several disease rates, India has made substantial progress in healthcare in 2024. In 2024, the Union government continued its emphasis on … Read more
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Tollywood actor Allu Arjun’s father-in-law Kancharla Chandrasekhar Reddy on Monday called on AICC in-charge for Telangana Deepa Dasmunsi. The meeting at Congress party’s Telangana headquarters Gandhi Bhavan here comes amid a raging row involving the actor following the December 4 stampede at a theatre in Hyderabad during the premier show of … Read more