Assam launches initiative to boost healthcare for tea garden workers

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:19 PM

Dibrugarh, Dec 27 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery for the tea garden community, Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday launched the state-level pilot project of the “Swasthaban Shramik Yojana” at Jutlibari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh district.

Pakistan central bank chief's warning hints clock has run out: Report

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad's warning that Pakistan’s growth model is "unsustainable" for a population of 250 million comes at a time when business cycles in the country shorten, and each recovery is weaker than the one before, a report said on Saturday.

No hurdles in BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for municipal polls: Maha CM

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:13 PM

Amravati, Dec 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that there are no obstacles in the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming municipal corporation elections.

PM SVANidhi scheme brings new hope to street vendors in Chamoli

IANS | December 27, 2025 6:26 PM

Chamoli, Dec 27 (IANS) Under the PM SVANidhi (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme, people earning their livelihood by running street carts and roadside stalls in cities are being provided loans at affordable rates.

Room heaters, sacrum grass thatch for zoo inmates in Punjab

IANS | December 27, 2025 5:45 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 27 (IANS) Amidst harsh winter, the Punjab Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department has evolved special measures to ensure a hygienic, comfortable, and protective environment for animals, birds and reptiles at Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park in Chhatbir, near here, authorities said on Saturday.