As Sankranti holidays begin, Telangana sees a massive travel surge. South Central Railway runs 170 special trains and deploys extra staff to manage over 2 lakh daily passengers at Secunderabad station. Read more.
Kanpur's Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana rescues 100 children from labour, providing monthly financial aid for education. Boys get Rs 1000, girls Rs 1200. Read their inspiring journey back to school.
Mohali Municipal Corporation approves a major Rs 6 crore road infrastructure project under the Govt of India's Special Assistance Scheme. Works to be completed by March 2026. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls a special legislature session to oppose the central government's alleged move to scrap the MGNREGA scheme. Read the full story.
Odisha govt partners with Utkalika to provide handloom sarees, silver ornaments & household items to brides under Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana. Read how this scheme supports families & handicrafts.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Telangana RTC operates 6431 special buses for Sankranti travel. Peak days are Jan 9,10,12,13,18,19 with revised fares. Free travel for women continues under Mahalakshmi scheme. Book tickets online.
Karnataka government presses the Centre to disburse pending PM-KISAN financial assistance for 31,340 eligible small and marginal farmers. Read the full story.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
APSRTC will operate 8,432 special bus services for Sankranti 2026, with 71% as intrastate trips prioritizing women passengers under the Stree Shakthi scheme. Plan your travel now!
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana provided Rs 142.62 crore to 34,704 girls in two years. Online process & extended application window boost access. More reforms expected in 2026-27 Budget.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant reviewed progress of Rs 512.9 cr central-funded infrastructure works. He directed departments to expedite projects and ensure benefits reach people quickly. Read more.
A 7-day NSS special camp at GSSS Jassowal saw 120 volunteers engage in rural development activities, from cleanliness drives to career counseling. Discover the impact.
India unveils detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding schemes worth over ₹44,700 crore. The SBFAS and SbDS aim to revive domestic shipbuilding, create jobs, and boost global competitiveness. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin consoles orphaned siblings via video call, approves Rs 2,000 monthly aid per child under Anbu Karangal scheme and allocates land for their security. Read their inspiring story.
Jharkhand's education department trains 346 special educators and therapists to improve learning for children with special needs under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Read more.
Three orphaned siblings in Kangra's Kandi area appeal for government support after their father's death. Their plea highlights gaps in social welfare for vulnerable children in Himachal Pradesh.
CAG report reveals imprudent NHAI decisions led to delays & ₹41.7 crore cost overrun in Ludhiana-Talwandi NH-5 project. Audit highlights flawed use of financial aid scheme.
Kerala's Social Justice Minister R Bindu announces inclusion of 22,700 more caregivers in Aswasakiranam scheme, providing Rs 600 monthly aid. Financial assistance till October released.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a special Vidhan Sabha session in January 2025 to challenge the Centre's revised MGNREGA rules and the Agniveer scheme, citing financial burden and injustice to the poor.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a sixth special session in January to oppose VB G RAM G scheme. The AAP government's reliance on special sittings, a practice born from a 2022 standoff with the Governor, now replaces regular sessions, drawing Opposition
The Punjab government will hold a special assembly session to discuss replacing MGNREGA with the 'Vibrant Bharat - Gramin Rozgar' scheme. Get the latest details on the debate.
Maharashtra government announces Rs 2.5 lakh financial aid for marriages where one partner is disabled. Support also extended for inter-caste marriages. Learn about the new scheme's details and eligibility.
Odisha's Mukhya Mantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana prioritizes widow remarriage with Rs 51,000 financial aid. Learn about eligibility, budget, and its social impact.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
The central government has released Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 for development, welfare, and infrastructure. Details inside.
The Centre informs SC that every state and UT will have at least one dedicated NIA court. Delhi to get 16 special courts to expedite terror and organized crime cases.