4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
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.
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.
The Aam Aadmi Party dominates Punjab's rural body elections, securing victory in 201 of 317 declared Zila Parishad zones. Read the full analysis of this political shift.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
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.
Despite challenges, the Shiromani Akali Dal has made a significant impact in Punjab's panchayat polls, winning key seats and signaling a political resurgence. Read the full analysis.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
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.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Punjab Congress announces boycott of upcoming panchayat elections after a party sarpanch was attacked in Amritsar. Demands arrest of culprits and security for candidates.
Amritsar Rural Police arrested a man and seized 274 grams of heroin near Chheharta. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan pledges personal funds for library & computers, directs playground creation at a mega PTM in Palnadu. Over 5,000 attendees witness push for rural education transformation.
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
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.
Karnataka's magnet school initiative aims to merge 450 low-enrollment schools in Mysuru, sparking protests from activists fearing 1,600 school closures. Government denies shutdown claims.
Parents in Ludhiana demand immediate action as Govt Primary School, Gobind Nagar, and Senior Secondary School operate without security guards, creating serious safety risks for students.
Villages in Patiala's Nabha subdivision are rejecting the 30% deduction from panchayat income for secretary wages, calling it illegal. Multiple gram sabhas pass resolutions demanding revocation.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces state's biggest-ever road project covering 44,920 km with ₹16,209 crore investment. Villages to certify quality before payment release. Read details.
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar mandates the removal of encroachments, including religious sites, from government schools. Strict action warned against officials for non-compliance.
Punjab Sakhi Shakti Mela 2025 in Sangrur empowers homemakers like Mamta Rani, whose self-help group's turnover surged from ₹20,000 to over ₹2 lakh. Discover how government schemes fuel rural entrepreneurship.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a central probe into MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab and confirmed the release of Rs 480 crore in flood relief. The state government disputes receiving funds.
Punjab's rural schools are embracing Finland's happiness-first education approach through teacher training programs, replacing rote learning with play-based methods and outdoor activities that boost student engagement and creativity.
Four years after becoming Punjab's 23rd district, Malerkotla's government schools face severe infrastructure and teacher shortages. Students sit on floors while schools operate without principals.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.