Jal Jeevan Mission brings clean water to Dhamtari's thirsty villages

IANS | September 3, 2025 9:25 PM

Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Sep 3 (IANS) For decades, thousands of tribal families in the forested Nagri block of Dhamtari district have been forced to drink contaminated “red water” from handpumps and makeshift wells dug near streams. But now, thanks to the Central Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission under the Multi Village Scheme (MVS), clean and safe drinking water is finally reaching their homes. This is also keeping villagers happy and healthy.

Meet Assam’s new entrepreneurs: ‘Lakhpati Didis’ rise with govt support

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:50 PM

Guwahati, Sep 3 (IANS) In a significant move towards women’s empowerment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ambitious ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative on Wednesday. The programme, part of a nationwide push by the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to help women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) achieve a sustainable annual household income of Rs 1,00,000 or more.

Madras HC quashes denial of kidney transplant over 'proof of friendship'

IANS | September 3, 2025 2:37 PM

Chennai, Sep 3 (IANS) Questioning the logic of demanding documents to establish personal friendship, the Madras High Court has set aside an order of the Authorisation Committee that had refused permission for a kidney transplant between two men who described themselves as family friends.

Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Wayanad Medical College, thanks Centre and State

IANS | September 3, 2025 1:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday welcomed the long-awaited approval for a government medical college in Wayanad, calling it a major milestone for the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned new medical colleges in both Wayanad and Kasaragod.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab tomorrow to assess flood devastation

IANS | September 3, 2025 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Punjab on Thursday to assess the extensive damage caused by floods in the state.

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

IANS | September 2, 2025 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) For a change, Delhi’s lungs feel lighter. After days of incessant rain, residents of Delhi-NCR are soaking in air so fresh that it has reminded many of a holiday in the hills.

UP CM Yogi orders probe into lathi charge on ABVP workers in Barabanki, cop removed

IANS | September 2, 2025 12:26 PM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the lathi charge on the workers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Shri Ram Swaroop Memorial University in Barabanki.

Rahul-Tejashwi fled Gandhi Maidan after failing to get public support: Nitin Nabin

IANS | September 1, 2025 9:36 PM

Patna, Sep 1 (IANS) Bihar minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Nabin launched a blistering attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav following the conclusion of their Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar on Monday.

Rajkot entrepreneur builds business with PM Mudra Yojana support

IANS | September 1, 2025 8:32 PM

Rajkot, Sep 1 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is an ambitious scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to empower aspiring entrepreneurs across India by providing easy access to credit for self-employment.

Bihar: Free dialysis service at Sheikhpura's Sadar Hospital benefitting thousands of people

IANS | September 1, 2025 7:51 PM

Patna, Sep 1 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) launched in 2016-17, to provide dialysis services free of cost to people below the Poverty Line (BPL) is proving to be boon for people in Sheikhpura and adjoining districts of Bihar.

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Jal Jeevan Mission brings clean water to Dhamtari's thirsty villages

Meet Assam’s new entrepreneurs: ‘Lakhpati Didis’ rise with govt support

Madras HC quashes denial of kidney transplant over 'proof of friendship'

Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Wayanad Medical College, thanks Centre and State

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab tomorrow to assess flood devastation

Delhi breathes like the hills, rains gift capital its cleanest air in months

UP CM Yogi orders probe into lathi charge on ABVP workers in Barabanki, cop removed

Rahul-Tejashwi fled Gandhi Maidan after failing to get public support: Nitin Nabin

Rajkot entrepreneur builds business with PM Mudra Yojana support

Bihar: Free dialysis service at Sheikhpura's Sadar Hospital benefitting thousands of people

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