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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 on Jun 28, 2026 01:29 pm IST

Connecting education, governance and diplomacy

Education
Published on Jun 03, 2026 03:46 pm IST

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 on Jun 01, 2026 05:10 am IST

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 on May 26, 2026 08:57 am IST

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 on May 21, 2026 11:23 am IST

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 on May 18, 2026 06:19 pm IST

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 on May 17, 2026 11:59 am IST

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 on May 12, 2026 05:17 am IST

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 on Apr 27, 2026 11:21 am IST

‘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 on Apr 15, 2026 03:04 am IST

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 on Apr 12, 2026 10:11 am IST

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

The post triggered a discussion on reverse migration and rural development.
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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 on Apr 02, 2026 06:56 am IST

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 on Mar 22, 2026 03:42 am IST

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 on Mar 22, 2026 03:56 am IST

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

Karnataka expands partnership with British Council to strengthen 'Arivu Kendras'
Published on Mar 12, 2026 08:40 pm IST

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 on Mar 12, 2026 06:58 am IST

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 on Mar 02, 2026 04:48 pm IST

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 on Feb 27, 2026 06:08 am IST

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

Governor Santosh Gangwar addressing Jharkhand Assembly on Wednesday (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 10:29 pm IST

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 on Feb 13, 2026 05:44 am IST

Tripura to get special roadmap on agriculture: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (left) with Tripura chief minister Manik Saha in Agartala on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Feb 11, 2026 06:26 pm IST

Rural mobility in India: Roads built, services missing

Rural road
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Himachal gets 46 crore incentive for outstanding performance under PMGSY: Vikramaditya Singh

Himachal Pradesh public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh. (File)
Published on Feb 08, 2026 03:14 am IST

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 on Feb 04, 2026 03:16 am IST

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

Union Budget 'ignores' Andhra's funding needs: YSRCP
Published on Feb 01, 2026 05:50 pm IST

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 on Feb 01, 2026 05:22 am IST

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 on Jan 28, 2026 05:32 am IST

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

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vinay Kumar. (File)
Published on Jan 21, 2026 05:24 am IST

Congress stages protest in Nakodar, alleges misuse of central funds

Congress leaders and workers staged a protest at Nakodar alleging the state government of committing financial and administrative fraud in the name of rural development. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 05:18 am IST