New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission - Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Act, aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods with higher wages and guaranteed employment, came into force across India from Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) With over 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan writing a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, urging an end to continued hostility between the two countries, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, who is among the signatories, on Wednesday said the objective was to strengthen people-to-people contact.
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Consumers and fuel retailers across several states on Wednesday welcomed Nayara Energy's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices, saying the move has brought much-needed relief after weeks of high fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Singer Reetu Sharma, who had performed at a function of Ketan Agarwal's family on May 7, said that she is "constantly reminded" of his warm nature and words from that day as she demanded strict punishment for the accused.
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) A nearly two-decade-old dispute over water distribution from Rajasthan’s Panchna Dam in Karauli district has been resolved through dialogue, paving the way for restoration of irrigation in the region and bringing relief to thousands of farmers.
Varanasi, June 30 (IANS) Kashi’' centuries-old traditional art of 'Pink Meenakari' (enamel work) is getting international spotlight and the jewellery crafted using this art form is now making a distinct mark, both domestically and abroad.
Moradabad, June 30 (IANS) The selection of a handcrafted brass tortoise from Moradabad by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a state gift for the President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie has brought immense pride to the city's artisan community.
Vijayawada, June 30 (IANS) Speakers at a round-table conference here on Tuesday expressed concern over the complete collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh under the coalition government.
Pune, June 30 (IANS) Police investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case has now revealed that the victim had earlier asked his father about his fiancee and the primary accused, Siya Goyal's background verification, suspecting her of having an "affair" over her frequent mentions of her alleged lover and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary.
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), June 30 (IANS) A major land scam involving government-owned Gram Samaj land worth crores of rupees has allegedly surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, with police registering an FIR against 32 people, including former Municipal Council officials, employees, public representatives and private individuals, officials said.
