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Earlier projects under the "innovation fund" were approved by the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC).

Maharashtra govt's finance dept to clear funds for innovations: 'To prevent unnecessary expenditure'

August 20, 2025 8:37 pm

"Over the years, it was observed that the 'innovation fund' was turning into a vendors’ fund,” said a senior official from the Finance department.

Behind Mamata bid for more districts: boosting Bengal development, law and order; streamlining TMC

May 15, 2022 9:38 am

To improve its public outreach and ensure better delivery of its schemes to the people, the state government has been contemplating the move to form more districts through division of the larger districts (in terms of area).

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Edappadi Palaniswami formally launches Mayiladuthurai as the 38th district of Tamil Nadu

December 29, 2020 8:30 am

The newly created Mayiladudurai district consists of two revenue divisions Mayiladudurai and Sirkazhi. Mayiladudurai, Sirkazhi, Kuthalam and Tharangambadi areas will be the new revenue taluks of the district

Panchkula lawyers too stay away from courts

March 01, 2013 4:15 am

Lawyers in Panchkula suspended work,on Thursday,to protest against the alleged murder of a lawyer in Mohali on Wednesday.

Now,Abohar wants district status

September 27, 2010 4:56 am

After Fazilka,it is now the turn of Abohar residents to demand district status.

DISTRICT VIDEOS

17 students critical after consuming mid-day meal in Palghar

February 26, 2016 9:23 am

Palghar (Maharashtra), Feb 26 (ANI): Over 100 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal at a government-run school in Palghar district of Maharashtra. An official of the district education department Prakash Mokashi said action will be taken against the guilty. Jyoti Jadav, a student of the same school, said her stomach started aching after consuming the meal. 17 of the Kasa village primary school students are still critical.The police have sent food samples for tests to a laboratory in Mumbai.

Five-member gang busted in Manipur, ammunition cache seized

February 22, 2016 5:45 am

Bishnupur (Manipur), Feb 22 (ANI): A team of Bishnupur District Police Commando and 7 AR succeeded in arresting five members of a gang and seized cache of arms at Phougakchao Ikhai Lai Mamang along the NH-150. Two MA-3 MII rifles, two magazines, one mobile phone and one diesel auto, bearing registration number MN 02A 8986, were seized from their possession on February 19. A case has been registered following the arrest and seizure of the arms.

Rajouri receives fresh snowfall

February 11, 2016 6:18 am

Rajouri, Feb 11 (ANI): The higher reaches of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Thursday. Residents faced difficulties while carrying out their daily routine. People from nearby areas of Shopian and Poonch are thronging the place to enjoy the weather. The sudden change in weather has reportedly been caused by a prevailing western disturbance in the region.

Smriti Irani to address rally in Durgapur

January 27, 2016 8:58 am

Durgapur (West Bengal), Jan 27 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's rally in Durgapur district of West Bengal on Wednesday. People and supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have gathered to be a part of this rally. With the 2016 West Bengal Assembly elections round the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is targeting fringe districts that share borders with Bangladesh to begin their election poll campaign.

Focus attention on farmers affected by drought: Rahul Gandhi to Centre

January 23, 2016 12:39 pm

Mahoba, Jan 23 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed a gathering in Mahoba district of the Bundelkhand region and said that the government should focus its attention to Bundelhand's drought-affected farmers. He added that the Congress would urge the Narendra Modi-led Government to take steps to uplift lives of farmers in Bundelkhand.

Rahul Gandhi meets villagers in UP's Mahoba district

January 23, 2016 12:37 pm

Mahoba, Jan 23 (ANI): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi met villagers in Mahoba district of the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Rahul held a 'padyatra' in the drought-hit region. Drought conditions and unseasonable rains have destroyed winter crops in the area. In the past few years, several farmers have committed suicide due to poor crop production in Bundelkhand. The Congress vice-president will also hold meetings with women self-help group at the Supa railway station.

Sufism demonstrates unity in UP

January 13, 2016 7:52 am

Uttar Pradesh, Jan 13 (ANI): large number of devotees from different communities gathered at Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district to celebrate the annual Urs of Chote Bade Sarkar. People from different parts of the country pay respect to the saints and seek thier blessing. Devotees from different religions together hold the sacred cloth to pay respects to the Sufi Saint. The reflection of unity and brotherhood was also seen among the children, gathered at the Shrine for yearly celebration. People offered silent prayers to get the spiritual peace. Later, religious Qawalli in the memory of the Saint was also offered to mark the occasion. India is a land of diverse religions where people have been living in peace from time immemorial. This portrays a picture of communal harmony, which is the true essence of India.