Dhamtari, Oct 16 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisaging a nation where all youth are economically empowered and self-reliant, with access to meaningful employment, the Central government is implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
Varanasi, Oct 16 (IANS) In the holy city of Varanasi, idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are in high demand ahead of Diwali. What makes these idols special is that they are crafted from the sacred soil of the Ganga, enhancing their purity and religious significance.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have turned into the ‘very poor’ category, raising serious public health concerns even before the Diwali festivities.
Hazaribagh, Oct 15 (IANS) Residents of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh have started receiving the benefits of the Central government's ambitious 'Palna' Scheme, and now, working women no longer need to worry about child care during work hours.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform has brought visible relief to consumers, with prices of several essential and electronic products falling sharply. The move has made goods more affordable for the middle class and is driving a surge in festive season shopping across the country.
Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) As the festive season kicks in, Mumbai’s bustling markets are witnessing renewed energy and increased footfall, thanks to the recent GST rate reductions. From staple foods to home appliances, the price drop is being hailed as a major relief for both traders and consumers — especially homemakers managing tight household budgets.
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) As India’s retail inflation (CPI) drops to a 99-month low of 1.5 per cent in September, shoppers and businesses in Kolkata are already experiencing relief ahead of the festive season. With food inflation softening to just 1.4 per cent, and recent GST rationalisation efforts, consumers are feeling more confident about spending, while shopkeepers are witnessing a noticeable rise in footfall.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In the lanes and bylanes of New Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, shops hug each other seemingly in endless clusters, selling wares from utensils to clothing to furnishing and whatnots. Ensconced between such outlets are the popular eateries, some of which proclaim their specialisation in Afghan cuisine.
Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 13 (IANS) With Diwali just around the corner, women from rural self-help groups (SHGs) in Jaunpur are playing a vital role in keeping the spirit of the festival alive. They are spreading its light across the country and even overseas. Under the centrally-sponsored National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), women — including those from the Muslim community — are crafting vibrant, eco-friendly lamps made of clay and wax, in both traditional and tricolour designs.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) In the quiet, half-empty chamber of the British House of Commons in July 1806, a series of debates unfolded concerning the "India Budget". To the handful of parliamentarians present, it was a matter of accounts, of deficits and debts, of a colossal commercial enterprise teetering on the edge of financial distress.
