Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) If you’re looking for the best returns on fixed deposits (FDs) from government banks, several public sector banks have recently revised their interest rates — making this a great time for conservative investors to secure attractive returns. The Bank of Maharashtra currently offers the highest … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Aizawl/Kohima, June 19 (IANS) Two northeastern states – Mizoram and Nagaland – continue to have the highest HIV prevalence rate in India, officials said on Thursday. According to officials, the HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in these two northeastern states is much higher than the national prevalence … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 11 (IANS) With the 61-day annual fishing ban in Tamil Nadu, which began on April 15, set to end on June 14, fishermen across the state are raising concerns over falling seafood prices and demanding government intervention to protect their livelihoods. In Rameswaram, fishers have urged the state … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, April 30 (IANS) In Assam’s Guwahati city, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra has emerged as a boon for the poor and underprivileged, offering quality medicines at highly affordable prices. The initiative has significantly reduced the financial burden of medical expenses while ensuring better access to healthcare for the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ranchi, April 8 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) celebrates its 10th anniversary, the countless beneficiaries from underprivileged backgrounds, across the country, are coming forward to share how it has transformed their lives and businesses. Launched in 2015, the PMMY has been instrumental in fostering grassroots entrepreneurship by … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, April 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing protests against privatisation of power companies in the state and the “doubts” surrounding upcoming operational nature of the Chhabra Thermal Power Plant, Rajasthan Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar told the media on Friday that the state government does not intend to privatise. He said … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) The property buyers in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra will have to shell out more money towards property transactions as the state government on Monday has increased ready reckoner (RR) rates by 3.89 per cent for across Maharashtra for 2025-26. The RR rates are increased by … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India has made significant improvements in maternal and infant mortality rates, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, has said. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of the country has significantly declined by 33 points from 130 in 2014-16 to 97 in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday scoffed at rumours about 10 to 15 per cent rise in ready reckoner rates in Maharashtra from April 1 for the fiscal year 2025-26. Ready Reckoner Rate is the minimum property value set by the government as a reference … Read more