Hazaribagh, March 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati recently, effecting the transfer of Rs 18,640 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts of around Rs 9.32 crore farmers.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The emancipation and empowerment of women, powered by their active participation in the labour force has turned out to 'key contributor' in the changing social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh (RSKS) activist Darakshan Hassan Bhat told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The Judicial Officers involved in the process of judicial adjudication of the voters classified under the “logical discrepancy” category have been able to complete the process for 25 per cent of the voters referred for judicial arbitration till Friday night.
Patna, March 12 (IANS) In Bihar's Saharsa district, the 'sewing house' powered by Jeevika Didis has become a major talking point because of the numerous benefits that it has unlocked for the women of the district and adjoining regions.
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards 'Atmanirbharta' or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (IANS) Monalisa Bhosle, who recently went viral during the Kumbh Mela, on Thursday dismissed allegations that her interfaith marriage amounted to 'love jihad', calling out such claims as false and misleading.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) A group of parents representing Divyang (specially-abled) learners has appealed to National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) authorities to implement key policy reforms to make the education system more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man from Ghaziabad who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years after suffering severe head injuries in an accident.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old Ghaziabad resident who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, after suffering severe head injuries in a fall from the fourth floor while he was a student.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant judgment to be delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of a Ghaziabad man who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, as his family seeks permission to withdraw life-sustaining medical support and allow passive euthanasia.
