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‘Vengeful and petty’: Congress attacks Centre over VB G RAM G Act

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh launches attack on centre's VB G RAM G scheme, set to be implemented from July 1

Published 16 days ago

Connecting education, governance and diplomacy

Education

Published 41 days ago

Punjab: 17 panchayat secretaries suspended for violating rules in sale of common village land

A detailed report naming the 17 officials was sent to the director, rural development and panchayats department, who ordered their suspension. (iStock)

Published 43 days ago

Uttarakhand CM Dhami interacts with panchayat representatives in Khatima

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts with panchayat representatives during the ‘Jan Jan Ki Sarkar, Mukhyamantri Samvad’ programme in Khatima on Monday.

Published 49 days ago

PM Modi receives prestigious FAO Agricola Medal from UN body

Modi said that the honour reflects India's unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with the agriculture sector.

Published 55 days ago

Amit Shah inaugurates public service centre in Chhattisgarh’s Netanar village

Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with women associated with self-help groups during his visit to Netanar village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district on Monday.

Updated 57 days ago

Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay speaks at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, in Chennai.

Updated 58 days ago

Bengal CM Suvendu gives portfolios to first batch of ministers: Who gets what

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari with ministers (from left) Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik and Dilip Ghosh during a press conference at the state secretariat on Monday.

Updated 63 days ago

Monsoon session: House panel to submit report on mining, industrial corridors

The committee will approach the environment, forests, and climate change ministry for comments on forest clearance. (PTI)

Published 78 days ago

‘Mukhiya is CM in panchayat; each panchayat to get ₹52 L in 10-15 days’

Jharkhand rural development and panchayati raj minister Deepika Pandey Singh speaks at an event at Chaibasa (HT PHOTO)

Published 90 days ago

SBI Youth for India Conclave brings together 150 changemakers from across country

SBI Youth for India Conclave brings together 150 changemakers from across country

Published 93 days ago

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu calls for reverse migration to villages, internet divided

The post triggered a discussion on reverse migration and rural development.

Updated 97 days ago

Caste-based socioeconomic survey from April 1: CM Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said the state will conduct its first-ever caste-based socioeconomic survey from April 1 to ensure equitable development and targeted policymaking.

Published 103 days ago

Ludhiana: Sarpanch suspended over forged signature

Acting under Section 20(4) of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, director of rural development and panchayat department ordered his immediate suspension. (HT Photo)

Published 114 days ago

Himachal budget: Sukhu clips outlay by ₹3,586cr, defers salaries to tackle fiscal crisis

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presenting the budget in assembly in Shimla on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Updated 114 days ago

Karnataka expands partnership with British Council to strengthen 'Arivu Kendras'

Karnataka expands partnership with British Council to strengthen 'Arivu Kendras'

Published 124 days ago

DMK MP flags fuel crisis, rural scheme funding in Rajya Sabha

**EDS: TAccording to the DMK leader, restaurants in some places were facing closure due to shortage of gas supplies, while households, particularly homemakers, were struggling with rising costs. (Sansad TV)

Published 124 days ago

Uttarakhand panel to submit report on damage by wildlife to agriculture

In December, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said solar fencing and sensor-based alert systems would be installed across the state to address crop damage.

Published 134 days ago

Guest column | Punjab’s agrarian legacy and the rise of cooperatives

For Punjab, the cooperative movement must assist in diversifying and becoming more resilient for agricultural producers. (HT File)

Published 137 days ago

J’khand progressing on principle of growth in harmony with nature: Guv

Governor Santosh Gangwar addressing Jharkhand Assembly on Wednesday (HT PHOTO)

Updated 146 days ago

Sunetra Pawar approves draft annual plan of ₹1,032.88 crore

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar speaks during the Beed District Planning Committee meeting, in Mumbai on Thursday. (@SunetraA_Pawar X/ANI Photo) (@SunetraA_Pawar X)

Published 151 days ago

Rural mobility in India: Roads built, services missing

Rural road

Updated 156 days ago

Govt earmarks ₹23K-cr for boosting rural economy, raise individual income

Women farmers working in the fields in Patna on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published 160 days ago

Union Budget 'ignores' Andhra's funding needs: YSRCP

Union Budget 'ignores' Andhra's funding needs: YSRCP

Published 163 days ago

Complete pending rural devp works in three months: Himachal CM Sukhu

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the meeting with Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department, Shimla on Saturday. (HT)

Published 163 days ago

PM Narendra Modi destroyed MGNREGA, rights of workers: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the government wanted “to push the country back to the era of kings and maharajas, where all power and wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.” (AICC)

Published 167 days ago

Gear up for upcoming panchayat elections: Himachal Cong chief to party workers

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vinay Kumar. (File)

Published 174 days ago

NDA committed to welfare of backward communities: Rijiju

Union minister of parliamentary and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju being felicitated during the ‘Minority Sneh Samvad’ programme organised in Lucknow on Tuesday. Deputy chief minister of UP Brajesh Pathak and others also present. (ANI Photo)

Published 181 days ago

MGNREGS to VB-G RAM G: A shift in focus for rural jobs

The argument that implementation of MGNREGS during the agriculture season led to shortage of labour and higher wage cost for farmers is not supported by evidence as studies have shown that non-farm wages have also increased. (HT Archive)

Published 186 days ago

140,000 water bodies renovated in Bihar: Rural development minister

140,000 water bodies renovated in Bihar: Rural development minister

Published 188 days ago

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