Bihar: Women's post office opens in Motihari, aimed at empowering them

IANS | October 1, 2025 7:05 PM

Motihari, Oct 1 (IANS) In a continued effort to promote women's empowerment, the Central and Bihar State Governments are implementing new initiatives. As part of this mission, a dedicated Women’s City Post Office was inaugurated today in Motihari, the third such post office in Bihar.

UP: Bus travel gets cheaper, fares slashed by 10 pc for Dussehra and Diwali

IANS | October 1, 2025 7:03 PM

Lucknow, Oct 1 (IANS) In a bid to further uplift the spirit of residents during the ongoing festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a reduction in bus fares, including the air-conditioner ones, thereby enhancing the comfort and convenience of the daily commuters and passengers.

Gujarat: Kisan Credit Card and NFDB registration camp held in Jamnagar

IANS | October 1, 2025 5:24 PM

Jamnagar, Oct 1 (IANS) A Kisan Credit Card and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) registration camp was organised in Jodia, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, under the leadership of Raghavjibhai Patel, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Rural Housing, on Wednesday. During the event, the minister awarded licences to approximately 50 Pagadia fishermen.

GST revenues up 9.1 pc at Rs 1.89 lakh crore in Sep

IANS | October 1, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenues rose 9.1 per cent year-on-year in September, reaching Rs 1.89 lakh crore, according to government data released on Wednesday.