Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP-led Centre of pushing an anti-poor agenda by overhauling MGNREGA while sitting on Rs 23,000 crore unpaid dues. Read the full story.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
A newly built Atal Library in Faridabad's Town Park was inaugurated twice by BJP leaders on December 30, 2025. The Rs 3.85 crore facility's opening saw dual ceremonies. Read the full story.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
Anitha Ramachander reflects on how libraries taught careful thinking before writing. Discover why context and conscience matter in the digital age. Read more.
Punjab's MGNREGA implementation lags behind national benchmarks, providing only 27 days of work per household. Analysis reveals gaps in employment, asset creation, and political pushback over scheme changes.
Discover how Tirupati Kiran is making Ruskin Bond's stories accessible in Kannada, Telugu & Tamil. His publishing house and mobile library plan inspire young readers across India. Read his inspiring journey!
Twashta Kasar Samaj Sanstha Vachan Mandir in Pune, a temple of books, approaches its golden jubilee in 2026. Discover how this community hub thrives on Rs 40 monthly fee and nurtures young readers.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
In Nagpur, a unique library at a crematorium offers silent study space for competitive exam aspirants. Discover how this civic innovation is shaping futures. Read the full story.
The Obama Foundation explains the unconventional, windowless design of the Chicago Presidential Center, citing artifact protection and symbolic meaning. Opening June 2026.
Scholars from Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra convened in Trichy to explore the rich cultural synthesis of Thanjavur Maratha rule. Discover the enduring legacy of Marathi language, theatre, and manuscripts in South India.
Computer teacher Rao Danish Ali was fatally shot near Maulana Azad Library at Aligarh Muslim University. Police investigate as the campus community reels from the attack. Read the latest details.
Explore the forgotten story of Mughal Emperor Humayun, whose life of struggle ended not in battle, but in a fatal fall down his library stairs at Purana Qila in 1556.
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
Punjab government debates defying Centre's order for mandatory Gram Sabhas on MGNREGA revamp. State cites financial burden and plans Vidhan Sabha resolution against the scheme. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated nine new library buildings in Trichy, built at ₹1.98 crore, enhancing educational infrastructure in urban and rural areas. Explore the details.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
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.
The National Library of India inks MoUs with universities to enhance Library & Information Science research, student training, and academic collaboration. Discover the future of knowledge sharing.
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
Proposed 60:40 funding split for Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission could cost Telangana ₹1,000-1,500 crore yearly. State studies implications as central aid drops. Read more.
PM Narendra Modi launches the WHO-backed Traditional Medicine Global Library, a digital hub for Ayurveda & yoga research. A major step for evidence-based global healthcare integration.
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.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.