MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
Texas officials warn against mysterious seed packets mailed from China, citing risks of invasive species. Over 1,100 packets collected. Residents urged to report and not plant them.
Chandigarh administration's intensive survey finds over 32,000 NFSA beneficiaries ineligible for direct bank transfers. Verification based on income, Aadhaar status & duplicate records. Read details.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces enhanced Pongal gift of Rs 3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane for over 2.2 crore ration card holders. Total cost Rs 6936 crore. Read details.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announces a Rs 3000 cash gift for Pongal to all ration card holders. The scheme will benefit over 2 crore people ahead of the harvest festival.
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Delhi Cabinet greenlights free distribution of 1 kg sugar monthly to all AAY ration card holders. The scheme, ensuring hygiene via branded packets, runs till March 2027, benefiting over 65,000 families.
Mandya District Collector mandates wage payment by 5th of each month for hamali workers, ensuring ESI & PF benefits. Anna Bhagya ration distribution must be completed by the 10th.
Allahabad High Court upheld the cancellation of a Ghaziabad dealer's licence for using 3 Aadhaar cards to withdraw ration meant for 697 beneficiaries. The court dismissed the plea, citing lack of explanation for the irregularities.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleges BJP created lakhs of fake ration cards for votes, cancelled them post-polls, and sidelined Haryana youth in govt jobs. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
Narayan Seva Sansthan kicks off 2026 with a massive humanitarian initiative, distributing free ration kits and offering medical camps for the underprivileged. A noble start to the new year.
Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
Haveri's Anna Suvidha Yojana eases life for senior citizens with doorstep ration delivery. 7,211 eligible beneficiaries identified; 166 families served. Learn how the scheme works.
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Nepal's Ambassador to India inspected infrastructure projects in Pithoragarh & Champawat, including a dry port & a new bridge over Kali river, to boost bilateral trade and tourism.
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Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
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Haryana's Food Minister Rajesh Nagar suspends an inspector, orders FIRs against officials for disrupting ration supply. Grievances on land, infrastructure also addressed. Read more.