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June 20, 2026 9:42 PM

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World Bank sanctions Rs 4,000 crore for Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project

The World Bank has approved a loan of Rs. 4,000 crore under the Rs. 5,714 crore 'Jal Sanrakshit Haryana' Project, aimed at making the state self-reliant in the water sector in Haryana. Under the project, 15 clusters have been created in the state, covering an area of 48.94 lakh acres.   The Chief Mi...

June 20, 2026 9:39 PM

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlights benefits of PM-KISAN scheme

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a total of ₹977.89 crore has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of 285,571 farmers in the state up to the 22nd instalment.   Addressing a PM-KISAN programme at the State Agricul...

June 20, 2026 9:23 PM

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Artist Yendrembam Ibochouba Singh receives 7th Governor’s Art Award in Manipur

In Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today presented the 7th Governor's Art Award to noted artist Yendrembam Ibochouba Singh in recognition of his contribution to the field of fine arts. The award was conferred at a solemn function held at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister's Office in Mantrip...

June 20, 2026 9:15 PM

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Manipur : Ten accused arrested in multiple high-profile cases

In Manipur, ten persons wanted in multiple high-profile cases have been arrested by a combined team of the National Investigation Agency, Manipur Police and the CRPF. The arrests were made during coordinated raids carried out across several districts, including Imphal, Churachandpur and Ukhrul.   Po...

June 20, 2026 9:00 PM

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates road project in Meghalaya

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated the Jowai-Nartiang-Kdiap-Khanduli road project, spanning 59.955 kilometres in Meghalaya. The project, funded by the New Development Bank at a cost of about Rs. 59.48 crore, was inaugurated at the Wahiajer Multi Sports Complex Stadium in Wes...

June 20, 2026 8:47 PM

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BJP MP Rajkumar Chahar says Prime Minister Modi committed to empowering farmers

BJP Kisan Morcha President and MP Rajkumar Chahar has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is firmly committed to empowering farmers and making them self-reliant and economically strong. Mr Chahar expressed his gratitutde to the Prime Minister for releasing the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi instalment fro...

June 20, 2026 8:14 PM

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District-level programme marks release of PM-KISAN benefits in Kargil

A mega district-level programme marking the release of the 23rd instalment under the PM-KISAN scheme was organised at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kargil, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department.   Farmers from across the district participated and watched the live telecast of PM Modi’s address dur...