Bengal Gold Deposits: 9 Sites Confirmed by GSI
GSI surveys reveal 9 potential gold sites & rare earth deposits in West Bengal. Details on Purulia-Bankura belt, resource estimates, and political hurdles. Read the full report.
Category : Search result: MGNREGS West Bengal
Kerala's Rs 2,000 Cr Burden from MGNREGS Changes
Kerala Finance Minister warns new central MGNREGS rules will cost state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial federalism. Read more.
Punjab tops North India in MGNREGS fake job card removal
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Mamata Announces Trade Portal, Welfare Board for Bengal Traders
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.
Pawan Kalyan Lauds Collectors for Rural Development Works
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan commended district collectors for completing key rural projects and urged them to maintain pace in implementing all government programmes. Read about the achievements.
Kerala's Rs 2,000 Cr MGNREGS Burden After Centre's Funding Cut
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal warns that new central MGNREGS changes will cost the state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial transfers. Read more.
1.36 Crore Voters for SIR Hearings in West Bengal
West Bengal CEO announces 1.36 crore voters summoned for SIR hearings after draft roll release. State completes exercise within deadline. Details inside.
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.
TN Parties Condemn BJP's MGNREGS Rename Plan, Protest Dec 18
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
Opposition Accuses BJP of Erasing Gandhi's Legacy from MGNREGS
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the Union govt of intolerance for renaming MGNREGS, linking it to Sangh's hostility. He vows national resistance to the move.
BJP Accused of Erasing Gandhi's Legacy from MGNREGS
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
Bengal Draft Rolls: 1.8L 'Fake' Voters Found, Sparks Row
West Bengal's draft electoral rolls reveal only 183,328 'ghost' voters, contradicting BJP's claims of 1 crore illegal immigrants. TMC accuses BJP of misinformation. Read the full analysis.
Bengal Electoral Roll: 5.8 Lakh Voters Deleted, Trends Analyzed
West Bengal's voter list sees a massive deletion of over 5.8 lakh names. Our analysis of 2019, 2021, and 2024 poll data reveals the state's shifting political trajectory and its implications for future elections.
5.8 Million Voters Deleted from West Bengal Draft Roll
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit claims by Jan 15, 2026.
5.8 Million Voters Deleted from Bengal Draft Roll
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit Form 6 by Jan 15, 2026 if missing.
58 Lakh Names Deleted from West Bengal Draft Voter List
The Election Commission has published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, removing 58 lakh names from the 2025 list. Check if your name is included in the 2026 draft voter list.
TN may need extra Rs 4,300 cr yearly for rural jobs scheme
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.
President Rejects Bills to Replace Bengal Governor as Chancellor
President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent to West Bengal bills aiming to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as university chancellor. Get the full details on this key governance decision.
WB SIR Draft Electoral Roll 2025 Out: Check Your Name
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
BJP Schedules 13,000 Meetings in West Bengal for 2026
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
Rs 622 Crore MGNREGS Funds for Karnataka Pending
The Union Ministry of Rural Development has yet to release Rs 622 crore in MGNREGS dues to Karnataka, including wages and material costs. Learn the details and implications.
AP Tops South India in MGNREGS e-KYC, 11.4% Deactivation
Andhra Pradesh records lowest MGNREGS job card deactivation at 11.4% in southern states. State's empathetic approach ensures no genuine worker is left behind. Read the full story.
BLOS Protests in Kolkata: Attempt to Enter EC Office
Intense protests by BLOS workers in Kolkata and across Bengal lead to unrest and an attempt to enter the Election Commission office. Watch the video for details.
Bengal voter gap shrinks to 3.5% ahead of deadline
West Bengal's unmapped voters drop to 3.5% as deadline approaches. 90 lakh forms pending collection. Voters risk exclusion if forms not submitted by Dec 4. Complete your enumeration now!
Woman's Suicide in Bengal; Family Blames Authorities
A 50-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Bengal. Police sent body for post-mortem as family links death to SIR. Investigation underway.
Bengal BLOs Press for Compensation Over Work Pressure
West Bengal's Booth Level Officers demand compensation, accusing Election Commission of ignoring their work pressure. Read about their grievances and EC's security measures.
West Bengal Raj Bhavan renamed Lok Bhavan
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose oversees historic renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, marking a symbolic shift in governance approach. Read more about this significant development.
Bengal Begins Waqf Property Data Upload to Portal
West Bengal government initiates uploading Waqf property records to central portal following Centre's December 6 deadline. Stay updated on this significant development.
West Bengal Student Credit Card Crosses 1 Lakh Loans
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
Fourth BLO Death in Bengal Triggers Political Row
West Bengal reports fourth BLO death during SIR, sparking political blame game. Election Commission under scrutiny as safety concerns mount.
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