Prayagraj, Aug 11 (IANS) The Central government is running several schemes to empower women, and in this effort, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is making a notable impact. Women from self-help groups (SHGs) are becoming self-reliant and financially strong by making tricolour flags for the initiative.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has sharply criticised the BJP following fresh tensions in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, where Hindu groups vandalised a tomb, claiming it was originally a temple.
Bilaspur, Aug 11 (IANS) In a vibrant blend of patriotism and empowerment, the women of Chhattisgarh’s Bihan Yojana have taken on the task of stitching more than 1.5 lakh tricolour flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan, as part of the nationwide Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. This initiative is not only helping ignite the spirit of nationalism but is also significantly strengthening the financial conditions of these rural women.
Vadnagar, Aug 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the heritage city of Vadnagar to review the progress of key state and Central government development projects aimed at transforming the town into a major tourism hub. A highlight of the visit was the inspection of the Rs 17-crore Multi-Modal Transportation Hub and public plaza under construction opposite Vadnagar Railway Station.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) In a brief but consequential sitting on Monday, the Lok Sabha passed two major financial legislations -- the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 -- amid loud protests by opposition members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Indore, Aug 10 (IANS) Health and education, once held as noble pursuits of public service, have become increasingly distant from the lives of ordinary Indians, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, voicing concern over their growing inaccessibility and commercial drift.
Uttarkashi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a massive air rescue operation, a total of 1,273 people stranded in the disaster-hit area of Dharali have so far been evacuated by helicopter to safer locations including Matli helipad, Chinyalisaur airstrip, and Dehradun. This massive evacuation is part of the ongoing operations to provide relief after a natural disaster struck the region earlier this month.
Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Raksha Bandhan free bus scheme for women has set a new passenger record this year, with the number of beneficiaries nearing 75 lakh on Sunday, an official said.
Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) As part of the Central government's Namami Gange Project, the Wildlife Institute of India organised a workshop in Nahan of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, aimed at making women from self-help groups aware of various food products made from coarse grains.
Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Traffic movement on Dhaka-Barishal highway remained disrupted for fourth consecutive day on Sunday as students continued to block highway for their three-point demand, including end of syndication in the health sector, the media reported.
