Estimate for paddy procurement increased from 70 to 78 lakh metric tonnes: Big decision by the Central Government, farmers of the state will benefit Historic increase in paddy procurement: A major decision by the double engine government dedicated to the farmers – Chief Minister Shri Sai Raipur, July 18, 2025/ Today is a day of great joy and pride for the farmers of the state. The Central Government has given its historic approval to increase the estimate of paddy procurement in Chhattisgarh for the Kharif marketing year 2024-25 from 70 lakh metric tonnes to 78 lakh metric tonnes. This decision…
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The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has sanctioned the establishment of a large-scale solar plant within Sector 8, near the Yamuna Expressway, spanning across 200 acres of land. The project, spearheaded by SAEL Solar P6 Private Limited, entails an integrated facility designed to produce 5 GW of solar cells and 5 GW of solar modules. The estimated total cost of this initiative is approximately Rs 8,200 crore. The parent company behind this endeavor, SAEL Industries Limited, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector. The new unit will augment the company’s existing solar module production capacity to 8.5…
Nepal has ordered telecom operators to immediately block the messaging platform Telegram, citing its alleged use in facilitating online fraud and money laundering activities. The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) issued a directive late Friday afternoon, instructing service providers to restrict access to the app. The regulatory body did not provide specific figures on the number of cases. This action makes Nepal the latest country to ban Telegram, known for its encrypted messaging service. Earlier, Vietnam also took similar action, citing concerns over harmful content. The decision follows increased scrutiny after the use of Telegram was discovered during the hacking of…
A major development has unfolded in the dense forests of Abujhmar, Chhattisgarh. During a search operation along the Narayanpur-Maharashtra border, security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with Naxals, resulting in the elimination of six top-tier Naxal leaders. Following the encounter, security forces conducted an extensive search of the area, recovering AK-47 rifles, SLRs, a significant quantity of explosive materials, and daily-use items. Intelligence agencies had previously received reports of heightened Maoist activities in the Abujhmar region, prompting the joint team’s search operation. The encounter, which began on Saturday afternoon and continued intermittently for hours, led to the neutralization of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Durgapur, West Bengal, focusing on sectors like Oil and Gas, Power, Road, and Rail. During a public address, the Prime Minister alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was hindering investment in the state. He claimed that TMC members were demanding money from business owners and threatening them, referring to this practice as a ‘Gunda Tax’ that discourages investment.
A popular KFC restaurant in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was forcibly closed on Friday by members of the Hindu Raksha Dal due to the sale of meat during the month of Sawan. The activists, chanting religious slogans, demanded a halt to the sale of non-vegetarian food during the Kanwar Yatra. A video of the incident quickly spread across social media, showing KFC employees in a huddled group amidst the protest. Following the event, Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) has been implemented in the district, with authorities taking suo motu cognizance and registering an FIR against unidentified individuals.…
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Deepika Singh Pandey, reviewed the progress and implementation of the department’s work plans at Project Bhawan. The minister emphasized the need to strengthen the foundation of rural development at the Panchayat level and urged for making Panchayat secretariats more active and accountable. She instructed officials to ensure that solutions to villagers’ problems are addressed locally, eliminating the need for them to visit district headquarters. The minister reviewed the progress, implementation speed, transparency, and quality of various schemes run by the department, directing that all schemes reach the target groups effectively, transparently, and in a…
The Himachal Pradesh government is preparing to approach the Supreme Court to contest a High Court directive that mandates the widespread removal of trees, including fruit-bearing ones, from encroached forest lands. Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi expressed strong opposition to the mass felling, labeling it as environmentally damaging and in conflict with ecological conservation principles. He emphasized that the government is complying with eviction orders but finds the destruction of mature trees, especially apple orchards, unjustifiable. The government is concerned about potential environmental consequences, including soil erosion and flooding, especially in light of recent heavy monsoons…
Significant strides are being made to uplift tribal children in Chhattisgarh. The Central Government, through its Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has initiated a major program to strengthen education for tribal students. A collaboration between the Ministry and Coal India Limited will enhance 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, impacting the lives of approximately 28,000 students. This initiative aims to provide better educational opportunities, improve health, and foster self-reliance among tribal children. The program will utilize resources to establish computer labs, provide digital learning tools like computers and tablets (3200 computers and 300 tablets), and implement health and hygiene facilities, including sanitary…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects in Bihar’s Motihari, alongside flagging off four new Amrit Bharat trains. The projects are valued at over ₹7,200 crore. The Amrit Bharat trains will operate from Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) to New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari to Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), Darbhanga to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar), and Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur. Furthermore, keys were distributed to beneficiaries as part of the Griha Pravesh ceremony, and over ₹160 crore was released for 40,000 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. Under the Deendayal Antyodaya…