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Punjab achieves only 58% of targeted 5-lakh acres under direct seeded rice

BATHINDA, July 31 -- The Punjab agriculture department is able to achieve only 58% of the targeted 5 lakh acres to be covered under the direct seeded rice (DSR) technique for paddy sowing this kharif ... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs 2000 cr Grant-in-aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

New Delhi, July 31 -- The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the Central Sector Scheme "Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)"... Read More


Punjab sends rRs.r113-cr bill to Haryana for Bhakra canal upkeep

Chandigarh, July 31 -- Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday stated that the Punjab government has sent a bill of Rs.113.24 crore to Haryana for the operation and maintenance of the Bhakra... Read More


Congress MP demands Vande Bharat Express for Mancherial in Lok Sabha

Hyderabad, July 31 -- Highlighting the significant contribution of Mancherial district to railway revenues, Peddapalli Congress MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna on Wednesday urged Railway minister Ashwini Vai... Read More


Philippines President Marcos to visit India on August 4-8

New Delhi, July 31 -- President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., will pay a state visit to India from August 4 to 8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.... Read More


Rapper Vedan accused of rape by doctor, case filed

Kochi, July 31 -- A rape case was filed against Rapper Vedan, who recently courted controversy for defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi through one of his songs. According to a complaint lodged at t... Read More


Teacher killed in road mishap in Handwara

Srinagar, July 31 -- A teacher died while 46 persons were injured in a bus accident in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday. Officials said that the bus turned turtle after it skidded off th... Read More


CS reviews preparations for Yuva Connect Programme

SRINAGAR, July 31 -- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today assessed the preparations made being for the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP), a flagship initiative under the guidance of the Prim... Read More


PM Modi to release 20th installment of PM-Kisan scheme from Varanasi on Saturday

New Delhi, July 31 -- The 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on Saturday. In this regard, a high-level meeting was held in New Delhi yesterday... Read More


Jalandhar civil hospital deaths: Medical supdt among three docs suspended, house surgeon sacked

Jalandhar, July 31 -- Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday suspended the medical superintendent, senior medical officer and consultant anaesthesiologist of the Jalandhar civil hospital,... Read More