Surat, May 26 (IANS) Farmers and agricultural scientists from across India are visiting a small village in Surat district to study the natural banana farming methods of Kalpesh Patel, a farmer who turned to chemical-free cultivation after losing his father to cancer.
Bhagalpur, May 26 (IANS) A businessman in Bihar’s Bhagalpur has credited the Central government's welfare schemes, such as the PM Mudra Yojana and Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), for helping him establish and expand his enterprise, saying the initiatives have significantly improved both his livelihood and local employment generation.
Ranchi, May 26 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on Tuesday, beneficiaries of key Central welfare schemes in Jharkhand reflected on the changes these initiatives have brought to their lives, with many saying government support has improved their living conditions and strengthened their financial security.
Varanasi, May 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 12 years in office drew praise on Tuesday from devotees and residents in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, with many hailing his leadership for boosting India's global standing and accelerating development in the temple city.
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) ‘She is no more’. These were the words of Twisha’s mother-in-law to the former actor-model’s sister-in-law, Rashi, which broke the news about her death to her kin on the evening of May 12, notes the CBI FIR registered in the case.
Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) The massive rescue operation at Jammu and Kashmir’s ski resort Gulmarg, where nearly 300 passengers were stranded in cable car cabins on Monday, has been completed and all passengers have been brought down safely.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.
Surguja (Chhattisgarh), May 25 (IANS) A video showing a woman carrying her 90-year-old mother-in-law on her back in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism over the difficulties faced by elderly pensioners in accessing welfare benefits.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) It was largely coincidental, but ironic, that soon after the reclusive Taliban supreme leader Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada sought to expand Afghanistan’s political and economic relations with other nations, a documentary beamed by a global public broadcaster highlighted the plight of women in the country.
Ayodhya, May 24 (IANS) In a unique initiative to elevate the tourism potential and cultural heritage of the holy city, a 'Lav-Kush Park' is set to come up in Ayodhya, with its 'Art from Waste' theme to be the highlight.
