Ranchi, Oct 18 (IANS) Illegal goods, including cash worth Rs 1.25 crore, have been seized within a span of 72 hours after the announcement of Assembly elections' dates in Jharkhand. This information was shared during a press conference addressed by Jharkhand's Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Neha Arora.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Lakhpati Didi Yojana, a one-of-its kind scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, is bringing a turnaround in the lives of women by equipping them with employment opportunities backed by state funding.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Issuing a slew of directions for effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court on Friday said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, and right to fully develop and enjoy their childhood.
Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has requested a briefing from the State Department on reports of "the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus" and other minority communities in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras have proved to be a boon for patients in Rajasthan's Ajmer district as hundreds of patients are buying medicines at reasonably low prices and making a savings up to 60 per cent on the range of medicines.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a programme on Abhidhamma Day at Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday. Addressing Buddhist monks, the PM spoke about his connection to Lord Buddha. He also stressed the significance of granting classical status to the Pali language.
Jammu, Oct 17 (IANS) Mushroom is the new cash crop for residents of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir as a considerable number of locals are adopting its customised farming, with the help of government subsidies and technical advancement.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Priyank Kanoongo, Chairman of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), expressed satisfaction upon the successful completion of his tenure.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to confer classical language status to Bengali comes as a historic milestone as it acknowledges and applauds the richness and cultural significance of Bengali, said a group of eminent citizens comprising professors, scholars, educationists and more.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Seven out of 10 (70 per cent) Indians consider gold as a safe asset that positively influences their savings habits, a survey report said.
