VB-G RAM G Gets 40% of Rural Budget, MGNREGS Cut

The new VB-G RAM G scheme receives the highest allocation in the rural development budget at Rs 95,692 crore, while MGNREGS faces a 66% reduction. PMAY-G also sees a significant increase in funding.

Bhubaneswar Bans Non-Veg Food Near Temple for Mahashivratri

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation prohibited non-vegetarian food sales within 500 meters of Lingaraj Temple to ease traffic congestion during Mahashivratri. Officials deployed sanitation teams and anti-plastic campaigns to manage crowds and waste.

Pune Clash Over Shivaji-Tipu Comparison Injures 9

A violent clash erupted in Pune between BJP and Congress workers over a controversial comparison of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, leaving nine people injured and escalating political tensions in Maharashtra.

Orissa HC Flags Gaps in Food Safety Infrastructure

The Orissa High Court expressed deep concern over inadequate food safety infrastructure, noting that 4.70 crore people rely on just one testing lab. Justice S K Panigrahi directed officials to appear and address deficiencies.

Drug Network Busted in Ludhiana's Khanna, Father-Son Arrested

A major drug network has been dismantled in Ludhiana's Khanna area, with police arresting a serial offender and his son. The operation recovered a significant quantity of narcotics, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab.

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