Congress, TMC oppose removal of Gandhi name from MGNREGA bill
Congress and TMC leaders strongly object to the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the proposed MGNREGA replacement bill, calling it unacceptable. Get the latest political updates.
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Vishwakarma, Ramayana to Replace MGNREGA: Opposition Protests
The Centre's proposal to replace MGNREGA with schemes named after Vishwakarma and Ramayana sparks Opposition outcry. Critics question the removal of Gandhi's name from the rural jobs guarantee.
New 125-Day Rural Job Law to Replace MGNREGA
The Modi government is set to introduce a new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA. Key changes include a 125-day guarantee, fixed state budgets, and a 60-day pause for farming. Read the full details.
Gehlot: MGNREGA Renaming Shows Govt's Petty Mindset
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns the NDA's proposal to rename MGNREGA, calling it an attempt to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Read about the political backlash and civil society's concerns.
New G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA, Guarantee 125 Days Work
The Indian government proposes a new law, the G RAM G Bill, to replace MGNREGA, offering a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per year for rural households. Read the full details.
New Rural Jobs Bill: 125 Days Work, States to Share Cost
Centre replaces MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill, raising guaranteed work to 125 days but shifting 40% cost to states. Farming season pause introduced. Details inside.
Maharashtra MGNREGA Bill: 60-Day Farm Season Work Ban
Maharashtra's new MGNREGA bill proposes a 60-day halt during peak farming season to aid agriculture. The state can issue area-specific notifications. Learn the details and implications.
VB-G Ram G Replaces MGNREGA: Key Changes Explained
The MGNREGA scheme is set to be replaced by VB-G Ram G, promising more workdays, AI monitoring, and durable assets for rural India. Explore what changes and what stays for workers and farmers.
25,000 Maharashtra Schools Closed in Statewide Teacher Protest
Over 25,000 schools in Maharashtra remain shut as teachers launch a massive statewide agitation. Key demands include the implementation of the old pension scheme and resolution of pending issues.
Nellie Massacre Enquiry Reports Reopen Assam's Old Wounds
The Assam government's move to make public the Nellie massacre reports has reignited trauma and demands for justice. Explore the historical tragedy's unresolved legacy.
Rajya Sabha Row: Renaming Raj Bhavans Sparks War of Words
A Rajya Sabha discussion on renaming Raj Bhavans turned contentious as Dola Sen raised MGNREGA, leading the Chair to intervene and expunge remarks. Get the full details.
Mangaluru: Midday meal workers protest for minimum wage
Over 400 midday meal workers staged a sit-in protest in Mangaluru, demanding a living wage and permanent status. CITU leaders slammed the central government's reduced funding.
BLOS Protests in Kolkata: Attempt to Enter EC Office
Intense protests by BLOS workers in Kolkata and across Bengal lead to unrest and an attempt to enter the Election Commission office. Watch the video for details.
Punjab Bus Services Resume After Union Agitation Ends
Punjab roadways bus services resume operations after union calls off 3-day strike. Thousands of passengers relieved as transport normalizes across the state.
Punjab Power Engineers Protest on Dec 2 Over Asset Sale
Over 1,000 PSPCL engineers will protest on December 2 against asset sales, political interference, and suspension of officials. Read about their key demands and the reasons behind this unprecedented agitation.
Garhwa DC recommends mukhiya suspension in fund fraud
Garhwa DC Dinesh Kumar Yadav recommends suspension of panchayat mukhiya and staff for fraudulent withdrawal of Abua Awas Yojna funds. Read about the investigation and punitive actions taken.
Sambalpur Paddy Procurement Fails to Start
Paddy procurement in Sambalpur district failed to begin as scheduled, angering farmers. Millers demand higher transport charges and clearance of 3-year dues. Farmers threaten highway blockade if issue unresolved by Saturday.
Mohali flood victims get Rs 7.20 lakh compensation
Mohali administration disburses Rs 7.20 lakh to 14 flood-affected families in Derabassi and Banur. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann assures comprehensive support for Punjab's flood victims.
Central team to probe MGNREGA complaints in Punjab
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a central probe into MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab and confirmed the release of Rs 480 crore in flood relief. The state government disputes receiving funds.
Fake MGNREGA Cards Scam Exposed in Punjab
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan orders probe into massive MGNREGA fraud involving fake job cards and contractor manipulation in Punjab. Investigation reveals widespread corruption.
Nellie Massacre Report: Assam Govt Reveals Findings
Assam government releases Nellie Massacre inquiry report detailing 1983 violence that killed 1800. Official failures and context of Assam Agitation revealed. Read full analysis.
PU Agitation Moves to BJP Offices on December 3
Panjab University protests escalate as students plan gheraos at BJP offices across Punjab. Senate election delay triggers wider mobilization. Read latest updates.
Himanta Govt Releases Decades-Old Assam Riot Reports
Assam BJP government unveils suppressed reports on 1983 Nellie massacre where 2,000 died. Historic violence details emerge ahead of 2026 assembly elections. Read the shocking revelations.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab's model village
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Ransinh Kalan, a model Punjab village known for eco-initiatives like crop residue management and water conservation. Read about his Punjab schedule.
PU Shuts Down Amid Protests, Accepts Student Demands
Panjab University declared a holiday on November 26 after police flagged security risks. The administration accepted three key demands from protesting students while exams face further delays.
PU Shut Down: Exams Postponed Amid Student Protests
Panjab University declares holiday and postpones exams as student protests intensify demanding Senate election schedule. Complete campus shutdown announced for November 26.
Assam govt makes public 41-year-old Tewary Commission report
Assam government unveils suppressed Tewary Commission report after 41 years, investigating 1983 Nellie massacre and Assam agitation violence. Key findings reveal conflicting accounts of triggers and perpetrators.
Assam Tables Mehta Report on 1983 Poll Violence
Assam government discloses Mehta Commission findings on 1983 Nellie massacre that killed 2,100 people during Assam Agitation. Read the historic revelations.
Muktsar Police Stop Farmers' Protest at SSP Office
Muktsar police prevented farmers from protesting outside SSP office, detaining 15. Farmers demanded action in land dispute case. Read full details.
Assam's First Swahid Smarak Inaugurates Dec 10
Assam's first official Swahid Smarak Kshetra, a Rs 100 crore memorial for the 1979-85 agitation martyrs, opens in Guwahati on December 10. CM urges households to light lamps in tribute.
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