Himachal Village Toru Rejects Costly Traditions
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Punjab's rural library scheme has made 278 ultra-modern libraries operational, with 58 more set to launch by 2026, enhancing access to digital resources and books in villages.
Registration for Karnataka's Yeshasvini health insurance scheme for 2026-27 has started. The scheme offers cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for cooperative members and their families.
Maharashtra government announces Rs 3,000 transfer to Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries on Makar Sankranti. Congress raises objections over timing and intent. Details inside.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam defends Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS, questioning AIADMK's EPS for his criticism. Read the full political debate here.
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam supports DMK's Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, criticising AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami for his opposition. He questions why AIADMK didn't propose a better scheme when in power. Read the full political debate.
Discover Sainji, a Himalayan village in Tehri Garhwal where corn drying is an ancient art. Explore its sustainable farming, strong community, and why it's an offbeat travel gem. Plan your visit.
Telangana government launches a Rs 1.02 crore accident insurance scheme for all state employees. Learn about the coverage details and how it benefits lakhs of workers.
Government's new Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters sees strong uptake, with Rs 3,361.83 crore sanctioned to 774 applicants in one month. Read how this supports Indian exporters against global headwinds.
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane announced Punjab's potential to pioneer institutional pathways for Agniveers' resettlement in the defence industry, highlighting new opportunities post-service.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy hails Uttar Pradesh's new electric bus facility as a milestone for India's net-zero journey and self-reliant manufacturing. Details on FAME-II and PM e-DRIVE schemes inside.
Telangana govt revives agricultural mechanisation scheme, offering tractors & harvesters at up to 50% subsidy. Aimed at 1.3 lakh farmers to combat rising costs & labour shortage.
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
A significant 13% of Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi scheme beneficiaries are unemployed engineering graduates. As of January 2026, over 47,000 engineers are receiving financial aid. Read the full analysis.
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
Is the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) enough for retirement? We compare SCSS interest rates, tax benefits, and investment limits with bank FDs and other options for a secure portfolio.
Learn the simple online steps to add missing family members to your Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card, ensuring full health coverage of ₹5 lakh per year for your entire household.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya claims G-Ram-G scheme will curb corruption, increase work days to 125, and accelerate village development. He alleges Rs 12,000 crore scam under Congress.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Karnataka government announces a major shift in menstrual hygiene, replacing sanitary napkins with eco-friendly menstrual cups under its free scheme by 2026. Learn about the plan's details and impact.
India's Centre has overhauled its HRD Scheme for health research to decentralize medical research, supporting students, young doctors, and women scientists nationwide. Learn how this move aims to build a robust research ecosystem beyond top institutes.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Haryana's Saral Portal streamlines financial assistance for medical treatment, guaranteeing disbursement within 15 days. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav urges eligible residents to apply online for swift support.
Over 93% of Delhi households received electricity subsidy benefits in December 2025, the highest ever. Nearly 80% of consumers benefited annually as the scheme's cost nears Rs 4,000 crore. Explore the data trends and seasonal impacts.
A 32-year-old daily wage worker from Uttar Pradesh was killed in a hit-and-run on Sanand's Rupavati-Bol road. Police are scanning CCTV to find the vehicle. Read the full story.
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Residents of Hajipur village in Sambhal dismantled an illegal mosque on govt land before a scheduled demolition. The land will be allotted to 20 families under the patta scheme. Read the full story.
Kerala's Medisep health scheme for govt staff processed claims worth Rs 1,964 crore but rejected 1.16 lakh. As Phase II begins with a 62% premium hike, beneficiaries worry about unresolved issues. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan counters Congress's misinformation on the VB-G Ram G scheme, highlighting its superiority over MGNREGA for farmer welfare. Read the full story.
Kerala government employees and teachers will form a human chain on Jan 22 demanding the old pension scheme, salary revision, and pending DA. Read about their key demands and the state's financial crisis.