MGNREGA

Congress put up united front at MGNREGA Bachao Punjab rallies

January 10, 2026 12:17 pm

The party will make special provision to restore the Act in Punjab after 2027, says Baghel

MGNREGA overhaul plugs gaps, keeps up with changing times

January 09, 2026 7:11 am

The new law attempts to attain a goal of guaranteeing 125 days of employment per rural household. This should incrementally enhance the workdays allocated to willing households in future as against the 100 days framework.

AAP, Cong opposing VB – G RAM G as it will stop their ‘corrupt earnings’: Jakhar

January 08, 2026 9:39 pm

Sunil Jakhar said that the new employment law brought by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been framed keeping the interests of poor labourers at its core.

Karnataka Govt to challenge MGNREGA repeal in court, says decision infringed on right to work

January 08, 2026 6:50 pm

A resolution passed by Karnataka’s Cabinet says VB-G RAM G Act not only excludes the states from the consultation process but also expects them to bear 40% of the expense—that too on terms unilaterally decided by the Centre.

Row erupts over alleged corruption in MGNREGA project near Fazilka deputy commissioner's residence

January 09, 2026 1:22 am

The project, located at Badha village in Punjab’s Fazilka district, adjacent to the deputy commissioner’s residence, involves the construction of a community water harvesting lake spread over nearly two acres.

Punjab resolution against new job law political, devoid of facts: Saini

January 06, 2026 9:30 am

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini has dismissed the Punjab Assembly resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act as political and and alleged a misinformation campaign by Congress and AAP.

To make VB-G Ram G work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly

January 08, 2026 11:19 am

Over the years, it has provided a safety net to households and employment to women and older Indians who would not easily find other jobs. Studies also suggest that it has been instrumental in increasing rural wages.

Vandita Mishra writes: In new year, BJP needs to be called out for its abdications and silences. Opposition needs to find its voice, an imagined community

January 06, 2026 7:53 pm

Separate distortions and transgressions rest on a bed of entangled themes — the vigilante is empowered, governance resists accountability, law is used to bend the rule of law, democracy is undermined using the tool-kit of democracy

Assembly gherao to panchayat outreach: Cong’s VB-G RAM G protest from Jan 10

January 04, 2026 4:17 am

State units have been asked to ensure participation, mobilisation, media outreach and submit detailed reports to the party high command. Congress said it is trying to emulate the Delhi-centric massive agitation against the now-withdrawn three farm laws.

As VB-G RAM G turns into a Punjab flashpoint, why BJP may have a cause for concern

January 01, 2026 2:25 pm

Bhagwant Mann government alleges threat to poor and marginalised in Assembly resolution, state Congress prepares to launch protest on January 8

MGNREGA Workers Deprived Of Dues, Protest

June 05, 2016 8:52 pm