Farmers of Punjab termed release of 109 high-yielding crop varieties as revolutionary step
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with farmers and scientists, emphasizing the importance of value addition in agriculture and the increasing demand for organic and natural farming at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi on Friday, August 11, 2024. (Photo: IANS/@PIB)

August 13, 2024 7:36 AM

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Farmers of Punjab termed release of 109 high-yielding crop varieties as revolutionary step

In Punjab, farmers have welcomed the release of 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties by the Prime Minister. Our correspondent reports that the contribution of the farmers of Punjab in the field of agriculture has been unmatched and the Green Revolution is the clear p...

HM Amit Shah to flag off Tiranga yatra in Ahmedabad this evening

August 13, 2024 7:33 AM

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HM Amit Shah to flag off Tiranga yatra in Ahmedabad this evening

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the Tiranga Yatra in Ahmedabad today evening. Gujarat Chief minister Bhupendra Patel will also participate in the yatra. The Yatra will be organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation from Virat nagar locality in east Ahmedabad as part of the Har Ghar  Tir...

MP govt gives cash to girl students to buy sanitary napkins

August 13, 2024 7:29 AM

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MP govt gives cash to girl students to buy sanitary napkins

Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to give money to girl students to buy  sanitary napkins. In some states like Karnataka, Rajasthan and Delhi, free sanitary napkins are given to students but cash is being given only in Madhya Pradesh. Our correspondent reports that under the S...

Direct tax collections jump nearly 24% to Rs 8.13 lakhs in April-Aug period

August 13, 2024 6:58 AM

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Direct tax collections jump nearly 24% to Rs 8.13 lakhs in April-Aug period

Gross direct tax collections from April 1 to August 11 have increased by 23.99 percent over the same period of the previous year, reaching 8.13 lakh crore rupees. The Income Tax Department said that collections were 6.55 lakh crore rupees during the same period last year. Net collections were record...

IMD predicts heavy rain over Central, Northeastern and Southern parts

August 13, 2024 6:51 AM

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IMD predicts heavy rain over Central, Northeastern and Southern parts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for heavy rain Central, Northeastern and Southern parts of the country during the next two days. According to IMD, isolated heavy rainfall will continue over Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, east and northeast India for the next 7 days. Talking ...

PB-BCL sign landmark deal to promote cricket

August 13, 2024 6:50 AM

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PB-BCL sign landmark deal to promote cricket

The Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based T20 event that will offer aspiring local players a chance to play alongside their cricketing heroes, has joined hands with the national broadcaster Prasar Bharati in a landmark long-term deal. The inaugural edition of BCL will be held in September this...

EPFO organizes live session to educate members about various schemes

August 13, 2024 6:48 AM

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EPFO organizes live session to educate members about various schemes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is organizing its 5th live session on 'EPF Transfer' today. The session is aimed at educating members and pensioners about various services. The live session will be streamed on the official social media platforms of EPFO. The Ministry of Labour and ...

‘ One India-One Ticket’  to boost tourism

August 13, 2024 6:40 AM

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‘ One India-One Ticket’  to boost tourism

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to launch ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative to enhance the travel experience for passengers on Indian Railways and Namo Bharat Trains. It will allow passengers ...