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West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were among the states which saw the highest number of deletions

To ensure a wide variety of plant species, nurseries have been established in 208 Gram Panchayats across the district.

Such documents include Bank Passbooks, CMHT cards, Ayushman Bharat Cards, Ration Cards, Old age pension cards, and Aadhaar Card.

Though India’s economy grew 13.5% in the first quarter of this fiscal, the clouds of gloom still hover over the country as the looming headwinds — worsening global growth prospects, the impact of rising inflation on consumption, and the progressive hike in interest rates — could end up denting the growth momentum. The GDP growth […]

Hyderabad: Finance Minister T Harish Rao on Tuesday blasted the Central government for introducing additional rules for labourers working under the MGNREGA scheme, stating that it would affect their livelihood. “The State government came up with several schemes for the welfare and development of the workers but the Centre has confined labourers to only 20 […]

By Dr K Srinivasa Rao With the change in the operating ecosystem driven by technology and the evolution of the gig working community, the archaic labour laws need reforms. The possibility of process reforms, automation and enhanced scope to use tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and robotics calls for improved capacity of […]

Karimnagar: Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy said that drastic changes have taken place in rural areas with the availability of irrigation water following the completion of various irrigation projects in the state. Not only availability of irrigation water, ground water levels, variety of crops, greenery, flora and fauna and biodiversity would be developed with the […]

The proposal to introduce an urban employment guarantee scheme, on the lines of MGNREGA being implemented in rural areas, is an idea that is worth experimenting with to provide immediate relief for the unemployed but should not be seen as a panacea or a long-term solution to the problem. This is because the issues related […]

Hyderabad: As the effective implementation of Palle Pragathi and Pattana Pragathi programmes was aiding in comprehensive development of local bodies, the State government has allocated Rs.4,724 crore towards these programmes. Every month, the government was releasing Rs.227.5 crore to Gram Panchayats for executing different works. Under the Palle Pragathi programme, Vaikunta Dhamams were constructed with […]

Hyderabad: Stressing on vast opportunities in bamboo cultivation, experts suggested for comprehensive approach in promoting bamboo as a commercial crop across the country. Union Rural Development Secretary Nagendra Nath Sinha admitted that National Bamboo Mission did not impact revival of rural economy on the expected lines. Lot of furniture was being imported from China and […]

By Nayakara Veeresha The union Budget 2022-23 has been hailed as growth-oriented in terms of physical and digital infrastructure development owing to increased capital expenditure. Most of the entrepreneurs, industrialists and corporate entities have welcomed it. No doubt these are necessities for an emerging economy like ours. However, the big missing link is the direction […]

Hyderabad: A two-judge Bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavali summoned the Principal Secretary, Revenue to appear before the court on April 6 in a case related to compensation to the kin of farmers who committed suicide. The Bench was dealing with a PIL filed […]

Hyderabad: Describing the Modi-led BJP government at the Centre as anti-farmer, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Thursday said the Centre’s latest move of revising fertilisers prices was a testimony of its anti-farmer policies. He said Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has already written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

Though there is a significant rebound in the economic activity following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions, the expectations of a quick recovery must be tempered in tune with ground realities. While the big jump in the GST collections is a positive development, several parameters — inflation, unemployment, subdued private consumption and investment and a crippling […]

Financial stability is a public good, and so government has a vital role in maintaining price stability and welfare growth

Though the district was permitted to cultivate oil palm in 50,000 acre, the Horticulture officer said the plantation will be taken up in a phased manner.

All the lakes were now brimming with water and this became possible due to the vision of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Rajat Kumar said

MGNREGA scheme aims to provide the poor individuals a chance to work and earn a livelihood so that they can provide the basic necessities to their families.

The prime minister urged that every penny of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) funds be spent on rain water conservation till the monsoon arrives.

The bovine hostel at Ponnala village in Siddipet has capacity to house 160 buffaloes.