New Rural Job Scheme April 2026 Rollout, States Share 40% Cost
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, urges focus on wages & weeding out fake beneficiaries. Also addresses kabaddi violence. Read more.
Lucknow University has finally constituted its Student Meritorious Council for the 2025-26 session. Led by Ayushi Nigam, the council aims to engage top performers in shaping campus initiatives. Read more.
Haryana govt offers state jobs to one family member of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Applications open in Panchkula until Dec 18. Details inside.
Winter Session sees uproar as Opposition targets MGNREGA overhaul & Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill. Priyanka Gandhi calls it an 'illusion', while ministers defend reforms. Key bills on FDI in insurance & colonial law repeal also tabled.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
The new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill increases guaranteed work days to 125 but imposes a 60:40 fund-sharing model. Experts warn this could strain state finances, mirroring issues in the PMFBY. Read the analysis.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
Two crucial toilets at Daltonganj railway station have been unusable for 18 months due to lack of water and electricity. Officials promise action by month-end. Read more.
Panchkula residents report sudden electricity disconnections without notice, even after paying bills. UHBVNL responds. Demands for stricter verification grow. Read more.
A key water pipeline burst near Nahariya Crossing in Lucknow's Alambagh last Wednesday, worsening traffic on the busy route. Officials say repairs will be completed this week. Read more for details and commuter reactions.
Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar orders immediate repair of Loniyapurwa STP after major pipeline leak halted operations. Action follows months of inaction on flagged issues. Read more.
Haryana HCMS Association's mass casual leave on Dec 8 & 9 proceeds after govt talks fail on key demands like ACP & SMO recruitment. Read the full details.
Saharanpur mayor Dr Ajay Singh's surprise inspection uncovers irregularities in birth & death records, leading to a physical altercation. A departmental inquiry has been ordered.
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal spotted with a new Lexus LM350h 4S in Mumbai. The luxury vehicle, priced around ₹3.2 crore, joins his collection as he embraces fatherhood. Read more about his new ride and personal milestone.
Supreme Court directs UP government to clarify land transfer for Khoda-Makanpur STP. CPCB and UPPCB ordered to test water from 8 Noida plants. Next hearing on January 21.
Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam partners with NI-MSME to tackle skill shortages in MSMEs. A pilot workshop in Indore trained 60+ workers under the RAMP scheme. Read how this boosts regional industrial growth.
Legendary singer Sonu Nigam brings his vibrant 'Satrangi Re' concert to Ahmedabad, the City of Colours, on December 21. Experience a night of musical magic. Get your tickets now!
Actor-dancer Siddharth Nigam debuts in the lavish musical Kaneez in Mumbai. He discusses his shift from TV to theatre, upcoming web series, and the amusing link to Sonu Nigam. Read the exclusive interview.
Haryana Health Department announces 450 Medical Officer (HCMS-I) vacancies. Apply online from December 8, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and steps to apply.
Former Mizoram Governor and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal passed away. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders expressed condolences. Read more about his legacy.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam leases a prime 4,257 sq ft commercial space in Santacruz East for Rs 19 lakh per month. The 5-year deal is set to earn him over Rs 12 crore. Read the full details.
Following a judicial directive, Gujarat launched a major drive in 2025 to fill reserved posts for Persons with Disabilities, leading to a recruitment surge. NGOs report positive private sector trends too.
EPFO Lucknow achieves record settlement of 4 lakh claims. New amnesty scheme offers employers a final chance for EPF enrolment with waived employee dues. Details inside.
Varanasi's Kashi MP Employment Mahakumbh 2025 on Dec 9-10 will host 300+ companies offering over 20,000 jobs. Register free on Rozgar Sangam portal for this mega Purvanchal opportunity.
A 25-year-old man was killed and his friend injured after a Jal Nigam vehicle hit their bike in Ghaziabad's Kavi Nagar. The driver was arrested as locals staged a protest, alleging murder.
In an exclusive interview, legendary singer Sonu Nigam looks back on his 30-year journey, embracing AI duets, and finding true inspiration in inner peace. Read his insights on music's evolution.
A touching moment unfolded as singer Sonu Nigam comforted an emotional Bobby Deol at a prayer meet for veteran actor Dharmendra. The Deol family gathers in Mumbai.
Bollywood stars gathered to honour veteran actor Dharmendra at a 'Celebration of Life' prayer meet in Mumbai. Sonu Nigam's musical tribute moved Sunny and Bobby Deol to tears. Read the full story.