Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, July 28 (IANS) Another active spell of the monsoon has set in Gujarat, bringing relief from the heat and significantly improving the water storage situation across the state. According to official data, the overall reservoir levels have now reached 62 per cent of total capacity, a marked improvement due … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, July 27 (IANS) Owing to intense rainfall in the Cauvery catchment areas under the influence of the southwest monsoon, inflows into key Karnataka reservoirs — Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) — have seen a sharp rise, pushing them to full capacity, and the excess water is now filling … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) The shortage of urea and other fertilisers in Karnataka has led traders to sell it at double the price, pushing the farming community in the state into distress. Farmers, who were hopeful of a good harvest following favourable rainfall and the early onset of the monsoon … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became India’s second longest serving Premier, a major achievement during his tenure has been the staggering number of 55.44 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened for the country’s poor with the total amount in these deposits surpassing Rs 2.5 … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Amid hope for a crop loan waiver decision by the MahaYuti government as promised ahead of assembly elections, the arrears towards agriculture loan repayable to banks as on June this year have been reported at Rs 37,392 crore. According to the data compiled by the state … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) As the survey phase of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) comes to an end, a significant number of residents, who had earlier missed or not participated, are calling the project’s toll-free helpline for inclusion, said a project official on Thursday. Out of the 700 calls received … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The sacred month of Sawan, revered as auspicious especially for devotees of Lord Shiva, is being celebrated with deep devotion and vibrant rituals across India. With the onset of the Kanwar Yatra, markets are witnessing a sharp rise in the demand for religious items. With … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India is currently experiencing an active monsoon phase, with widespread rainfall and dynamic weather conditions reported across the northern and central regions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi, the past 24 hours saw significant precipitation in several states, particularly Uttar Pradesh and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, July 8 (IANS) Gujarat has witnessed a 145 per cent increase in its taxpayer base in eight years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to the state government. From just over 5.15 lakh taxpayers in 2017, the state now has 12.66 lakh registered taxpayers … Read more