13 drown as Indian Navy speedboat bangs into passenger ferry in Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast (2nd Lead)

Quaid Najmi | December 18, 2024 9:01 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) In a gruesome maritime disaster, at least 13 persons drowned, including three Indian Navy sailors plus another 99 were rescued from the Arabian Sea when a naval speedboat on engine-trials lost control and abruptly rammed into a chockful passenger ferry, near the Raigad Coast, off Gateway of India, here on Wednesday evening, officials said.

Nalasopara beneficiaries elated over cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | December 18, 2024 9:01 PM

Nalasopara, Dec 18 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras, opened under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is helping patients and their families across the country, in buying medicines at dirt-cheap rates.

Several families in MP’s Shahdol get pucca houses under PMAY, thank PM Modi

IANS | December 17, 2024 10:46 PM

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 17 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, one of the key schemes of the Modi government, has proved a boon for the poor and marginalised sections of the society. Several families in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol have got pucca houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Some of them spoke to IANS and thanked PM Modi for the scheme.

As PM Modi launches Rs 46,000 cr projects in Rajasthan, beneficiaries heap praise on Centre's welfare schemes

IANS | December 17, 2024 6:43 PM

Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme, celebrating the completion of one year of the Rajasthan government in office. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 projects related to Energy, Roads, Railways and Water worth over Rs 46,300 crore in Rajasthan.

Mumbai: People get Ayushman cards in Borivali, hail PM Modi for ‘good scheme'

IANS | December 16, 2024 11:58 PM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) Senior citizens aged 70 years and above are now getting the benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), which provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. The process of issuing Ayushman cards to these elderly citizens is going on at various government hospitals, primary health centres and community health centres.

Narmadapuram: People buying medicines at half rates than market price from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

IANS | December 16, 2024 6:58 PM

Narmadapuram, Dec 16 (IANS) The residents of Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh are drawing the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya JanAushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and cutting their medical expenses significantly.

Delhi: NDMC plans mist sprayers on electric poles on Lodhi Road

IANS | December 16, 2024 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The NDMC has decided to install 15 mist sprayers on electric poles along a 500-metre stretch of Lodhi Road to combat rising air pollution, Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Monday.

Number of workers registered for benefits on e-Shram Portal rises to 30.4 crore

IANS | December 16, 2024 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The number of workers from the unorganised sector registered on the e-Shram Portal for availing benefits under various welfare schemes of the Central government for the poor has shot up to 30.4 crore, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Monday.

OSOP scheme to empower women artisans expands to 1,854 railway stations

IANS | December 16, 2024 11:45 AM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) The Centre’s One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme to empower women artisans has expanded at a robust pace with as many as 1,854 outlets showcasing diverse local products at various railway stations across the country.

Delhi BJP leaders stay overnight in 1,194 slum clusters

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) In a bid to build bridges with voters in slum clusters, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday led party leaders and workers to take part in a programme to undertake overnight stays and hold dialogue in 1,194 slum clusters across the city.

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13 drown as Indian Navy speedboat bangs into passenger ferry in Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast (2nd Lead)

Nalasopara beneficiaries elated over cheaper medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Several families in MP’s Shahdol get pucca houses under PMAY, thank PM Modi

As PM Modi launches Rs 46,000 cr projects in Rajasthan, beneficiaries heap praise on Centre's welfare schemes

Mumbai: People get Ayushman cards in Borivali, hail PM Modi for ‘good scheme'

Narmadapuram: People buying medicines at half rates than market price from Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Delhi: NDMC plans mist sprayers on electric poles on Lodhi Road

Number of workers registered for benefits on e-Shram Portal rises to 30.4 crore

OSOP scheme to empower women artisans expands to 1,854 railway stations

Delhi BJP leaders stay overnight in 1,194 slum clusters

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