Pongal Cash, Ration Distribution Faces Network, Biometric Delays
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
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Minister Highlights Food Security, Warns Against Quality Lapses
Mandya Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized food's critical value, tracing India's journey to self-reliance. He detailed state & central food security schemes and warned of strict action against quality violations.
Delhi water supply cut for 2 days in many areas
Delhi Jal Board announces 2-day water supply disruption in central & west Delhi areas on Jan 9-10 due to reservoir flushing. Check full list of affected localities.
Pongal Gift Packages Distributed to 11.22 Lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Stalin Distributes ₹3000 Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches ₹3000 Pongal cash gift distribution to over 2.23 crore rice ration card holders. Includes rice, sugar, saree & more. Opposition criticizes move ahead of 2026 polls.
Massive Pongal Gift Distribution Begins Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
₹3,000 Pongal Cash Gift Rolls Out Across Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
2.79 Crore Anganwadi Kids Get Ration via Face Recognition
Over 2.79 crore children under the Take-Home Ration scheme have been verified using facial recognition. The system has streamlined benefits for millions of Anganwadi beneficiaries across India. Read more.
MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
MP cancels 30L ineligible ration cards, 1500 directors found
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
3470 Families Removed from BPL List in Kangra's Lambagaon
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
Hyderabad Aims for 24x7 Water to Prevent Contamination
Experts warn Hyderabad's alternate-day water supply raises contamination risk. HMWSSB plans daily supply after new projects add 300 MGD. Read how continuous flow protects water quality.
32,000+ Chandigarh NFSA beneficiaries may lose benefits
Chandigarh administration's intensive survey finds over 32,000 NFSA beneficiaries ineligible for direct bank transfers. Verification based on income, Aadhaar status & duplicate records. Read details.
36-Hour Water Disruption in Gurgaon from Jan 7
Gurgaon water supply to be disrupted for 36 hours from Jan 7 due to pipeline work at Chandu Budhera plant. Check affected sectors and details.
China's Silver Export Rules Threaten India's Supply Chain
China's new export licensing for silver, effective Jan 1, 2026, could disrupt global supply. India, importing 40% of its silver from China & HK, faces strategic concerns in solar, AI, and defence sectors. Read the full analysis.
TN Govt's Rs 3000 Pongal Gift for 2.2 Crore Families
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Announces Rs 3000 Pongal Cash Gift
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
Motihari DM Acts Against PDS Irregularities in Ration Distribution
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Rs 1 Crore Canal Water Project Launched in Ludhiana
Ludhiana gets a major water boost! A new Rs 1 crore canal water supply project promises to solve water scarcity for many residents. Learn how this initiative will transform the city's water infrastructure.
Bhopal Water Supply Disrupted Due to Power Shutdown
Bhopal residents face water supply disruption in several colonies as Kerwa treatment plant shuts down for maintenance on Jan 4. BMC advises cooperation.
Delhi: Free monthly sugar for AAY beneficiaries approved
Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
Vizag Water Supply Cut on Monday for Maintenance
Water supply in several Vizag areas will be disrupted on Monday due to maintenance. Check the full list of affected wards and emergency tanker contact numbers here.
Mandya DC Ensures Timely Wages, PF for Hamali Workers
Mandya District Collector mandates wage payment by 5th of each month for hamali workers, ensuring ESI & PF benefits. Anna Bhagya ration distribution must be completed by the 10th.
HC upholds licence cancellation for Aadhaar-linked ration fraud
Allahabad High Court upheld the cancellation of a Ghaziabad dealer's licence for using 3 Aadhaar cards to withdraw ration meant for 697 beneficiaries. The court dismissed the plea, citing lack of explanation for the irregularities.
Ahmedabad's Rs 140 Cr Garden Tenders Halted by AMC
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation pauses Rs 140 crore garden tenders after objections, delaying tractor-trolley and labour supply services. Get the latest updates on this civic development.
Hooda: BJP created fake ration cards, cheated Haryana youth
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleges BJP created lakhs of fake ration cards for votes, cancelled them post-polls, and sidelined Haryana youth in govt jobs. Details inside.
TN Govt's ₹248 Cr Pongal Gift for 2.22 Cr Ration Holders
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Power Fault Disrupts Narmada Water Supply in Indore
A power disruption at Jalood grid crippled Narmada water supply to parts of Indore, leaving 14 overhead tanks dry. Officials arrange tankers as residents face shortages. Details inside.
TN Pongal 2026 Gift Tokens: Ration Shops Get Jan 2 Deadline
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
Narayan Seva Sansthan Launches Major New Year Humanitarian Drive
Narayan Seva Sansthan kicks off 2026 with a massive humanitarian initiative, distributing free ration kits and offering medical camps for the underprivileged. A noble start to the new year.
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