Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussia's intelligence agencies are aggressively seeking Western technology and defense secrets to bolster its war economy, employing fake c...
30 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Pakistan's water mismanagement pushes Rawalpindi, Islamabad towards crisisRawalpindi and Islamabad face a severe water crisis. Daily demand exceeds supply by over 60 million gallons. Residents struggle for basic w...
23 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Mizoram achieves 100% Jal Jeevan Mission implementation: 1.3 lakh households get tap waterMizoram has achieved 100% functional tap water connections for all households, schools, and Anganwadi centers under the Jal Jeevan Mission....
06 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Parliamentary Panels flag ministries’ budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspentParliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant f...
03 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impactThe Rural Development Ministry is reviewing its key schemes in response to the West Asia conflict's potential impact on global supply chain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Inside Assam’s big contest: Sarma’s dominance vs Gogoi’s comeback betAssam voted in a crucial election. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP faced a challenge from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. The outcom...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Modi govt to offer 55 litres/day water per person under Jal Jeevan Mission: ReportAs per the plan, an estimated over 15 crore of the 18.5 crore rural households will be provided with tap water
29 Aug, 2019, 10.38 AM IST
'Nal se Jal' plan: Water, sanitation may attract Rs 6.3L cr investment in next 5 yrs, says reportThe investments will be made in the various verticals such as pipes, EPC, water treatment pumps and valves, cement, among others, according...
14 Jul, 2019, 01.57 PM IST
Rs 94 crore spent on ads of Swachh Bharat Mission in 1 yearGovernment has spent Rs 94 crore on advertisements alone for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet Swachh Bharat Mission
08 Jul, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
Centre committed to fulfil Mahatma Banerjee's dream of sanitationHe urged the Assam government to give priority in providing pure drinking water and sanitation facilities in schools, for the economically ...
31 Jan, 2015, 04.58 PM IST
Badal sends project to Centre for West Bengal fundingParkash Singh Badal has given his nod for sending a proposal worth Rs 2,200 crore to Centre for water supply, sanitation facilities.
01 Jan, 2014, 04.01 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh asks finance ministry to move $1.4 bn water plans to World BankThe projects include a $ 400 million watershed management programme and a $ 1 billion rural water supply and sanitation project.
07 Apr, 2012, 08.57 AM IST
- Rs 14000 crore to be spent on rural drinking water schemes
With an aim to provide piped drinking water in all rural areas during the 12th Five Year Plan, government is all set to invest Rs 14,000 cr...
27 Mar, 2012, 10.50 PM IST
Budget 2012: Jairam Ramesh seeks Rs 20,000 crore for sanitation programmesJairam Ramesh is seeking doubling of funds for water supply and sanitation programmes to Rs 20,000 crore in the upcoming budget.
11 Feb, 2012, 03.07 AM IST
- UPA government working on converging rural schemes to improve quality of life
After guaranteeing rural employment, the UPA government is now attempting address basic quality of life issues in the rural area.
06 Oct, 2011, 04.24 AM IST