Snowfall Blocks Key Roads to Kashmir, Disrupts Connectivity
Heavy snowfall has blocked the Mughal Road and Sinthan Pass, crucial alternative routes to Kashmir Valley. Authorities are working to restore connectivity. Read the latest updates.
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Rs 94 Crore Released for Uttarakhand Rural Bodies
The Central Government has disbursed Rs 94 crore to Uttarakhand's rural local bodies for development works. This fund release is part of the 15th Finance Commission grant.
₹127 Crore Released for Tamil Nadu Rural Local Bodies
The Central Government has disbursed over ₹127 crore to Tamil Nadu's rural local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants. This funding aims to boost essential services and infrastructure development in villages. Read more about the allocation and
XLRI & NABARD Launch XCITE Rural Business Incubation Centre
XLRI Jamshedpur, with NABARD support, launches XCITE, a rural business incubation centre to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and empower rural innovators. Discover the future of rural India.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Two vehicles plunge into Ludhiana water channel, 3 injured
Two separate accidents within 30 minutes on a poorly lit Ludhiana road sent vehicles plunging into a water channel, injuring three. Locals demand immediate installation of safety barriers.
Bombay HC Directs Andheri Societies to Remove Road Blockades
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.
Chouhan Introduces New Rural Employment Bill in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Vandalur Land Prices Soar 25-50%, Emerge as Chennai Hub
Chennai's Vandalur transforms from periphery to hotspot. Land prices jump 25-50% on metro plans, CMDA hub status & job growth. Explore the investment boom.
Two Accidents in Bhopal Damage Multiple Cars, Cause Injuries
Two separate road accidents on Kolar Six-Lane Road and VIP Road in Bhopal damaged more than half a dozen vehicles. While one led to serious injuries, the other saw no casualties. Read for details.
29 UDAN Air Routes Now Operational from Telangana
Telangana gains 30 air routes under UDAN scheme, with 29 already active, enhancing connectivity from Hyderabad to tier-II & III cities. Discover the new flight links.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
New 1.5 km road connects Gamanagatti industrial area to bypass
Gamanagatti industrial area near Hubballi-Dharwad bypass gets a 7-metre-wide service road after years of struggle. The 1.5 km connectivity project promises economic revival and easier transport. Read more.
Bahraich-Jarwal Road Rail Line DPR Finalised
The proposed 70-km Bahraich-Jarwal Road rail link in Uttar Pradesh clears a major hurdle with its Detailed Project Report ready. The new line promises faster travel and economic growth for the region. Read more about the project's progress.
India's Operation Sagar Bandhu Aids Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu, deploying NDRF teams and heavy machinery to restore critical road connectivity in cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka. Read about this swift humanitarian mission.
Gurgaon approves key road link from Sector 63A to CRPF campus
Gurgaon's coordination committee greenlights road development from AIPL Mall to CRPF campus, prioritizes land acquisition for outer sector network, and forms panel for metro land. Read the latest infrastructure updates.
Tripura CM Pushes for All-Weather NE Connectivity at Key Meet
Tripura CM Manik Saha calls for prioritizing all-weather, multimodal connectivity in NE at high-level task force meeting. DoNER ministry allocated Rs 15,905.86 crore over 5 years.
Mohali Airport Link Road to open partially this month
Mohali's new 8.5-km alternative road to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport will open one stretch by month-end, cutting travel time. Full completion expected by March 2026. Read more.
Dwarka Circular Service Returns with DTC Electric Buses
Delhi govt revives Dwarka circular bus service with electric buses & new route to boost last-mile connectivity. Key metro stations like Dwarka & Sector-8 to be linked. Read more.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Goyal's 1-Year Report: Mumbai North Achievements Unveiled
Union Minister Piyush Goyal releases his one-year performance report for Mumbai North, highlighting tourism projects in SGNP, road connectivity, and a major sanitary pad initiative. Read the key details here.
Musk: Starlink Not Meant for Dense Indian Cities
Elon Musk explains why Starlink avoids urban broadband competition, focusing on rural India and disaster recovery. He also shares AI's future impact.
Koraput-Singapur Road Doubling: Tunnel 35 Breakthrough
East Coast Railway completes 630-meter tunnel with 100% alignment accuracy in Koraput-Singapur doubling project, boosting rail connectivity in southern Odisha. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Elon Musk Eyes India Expansion for Starlink Internet
Elon Musk announces Starlink's ambition to bring low-cost, high-speed internet to India, highlighting its role in connecting rural and disaster-hit areas globally.
Jalandhar's ₹2 Crore Road Enhances Basti Danishmanda Connectivity
Jalandhar's newly constructed ₹2 crore road in Basti Danishmanda promises better connectivity and development. MLA Raman Arora inaugurates the vital infrastructure project.
Punjab's Rs 16,209 Crore Road Construction Plan Announced
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces massive 44,920km road construction programme with 5-year maintenance clause. Project to be completed by next year using state funds.
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