The new GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates mark a major transformation in the agriculture and dairy sectors. With the reduction in GST rates, farmers, agricultural and dairy workers, and livestock owners across the country are expressing joy and gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed the new rates a revolutionary decision, expressing hope for historic changes. The impact of the GST reforms will be widely seen among small and medium farmers. Lower GST on agricultural machinery and solar-powered equipment will reduce farming costs and…
Author: Aruna Sharma
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Punjab and later chaired a review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives. He assessed the damage and reviewed ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts in the state. The Prime Minister announced ₹1,600 crore financial assistance for Punjab, in addition to the ₹12,000 crore already available with the state. He also assured the advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and benefits under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. PM Modi emphasized a multi-dimensional recovery plan covering housing, infrastructure, agriculture, education, and livestock support. Key measures include:…
The Ministry of Coal will organize the Star Rating Awards Ceremony for Coal and Lignite Mines on 4th September 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to honour outstanding performance in operational excellence, environmental management, safety, and community development. Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey. Senior officials, coal PSU representatives, and industry stakeholders will also participate. The Star Rating system, instituted by the Ministry, evaluates mines under three categories—Underground, Opencast, and Mixed—based on seven modules: Mining Operations,…
MOIL has sustained its performance momentum by achieving its highest-ever August production of 1.45 lakh tonnes in August 2025, registering an impressive 17% growth over the corresponding period last year (CPLY). On the sales front, the company also delivered strongly with 1.13 lakh tonnes of sales in August 2025, reflecting a remarkable 25.6% growth year-on-year.Further, during April–August 2025, MOIL recorded its best-ever performance with 7.92 lakh tonnes of production (up 9.3% y-o-y) and 50,621 meters of exploratory drilling (up 8.6% y-o-y). Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD, congratulated team MOIL for this record performance and appreciated their relentless efforts to achieve growth in production and sales, even under challenging weather conditions.
Coal production from Captive and Commercial mines during August 2025 in the financial year 2025–26 was recorded at 14.43 million tonnes (MT), while dispatches reached 15.07 million tonnes (MT). The cumulative figures for the financial year 2025-26 up to August reflect a strong year-on-year growth, with production rising by 11.88% and dispatches increasing by 9.12% compared to the same period last year. These positive trends indicate enhanced operational efficiency and more effective utilization of mining capacity across the sector. The attached graph clearly illustrates the consistent performance improvement with both production and dispatch showing strong gains. The Ministry attributes the sector’s improved performance to a series of…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited via video conferencing, calling it a significant step toward strengthening women’s empowerment in the state. He said that the new initiative would provide easier access to financial support for women associated with Jeevika across villages, enabling them to expand their work and businesses. He lauded the fully digital system, where all services are accessible via mobile phones, removing the need for physical visits. Congratulating the “mothers and sisters of Bihar,” the Prime Minister praised Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar and the state government for…
उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री श्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने आज अपने सरकारी आवास पर कार्मिक प्रशासन एवं सुधार सेवाएं विभाग की उच्च स्तरीय बैठक की अध्यक्षता की। बैठक में उन्होंने गंभीर बीमारियों से ग्रस्त कर्मचारियों से जुड़े नियमों को और अधिक सरल, स्पष्ट एवं मानवीय दृष्टिकोण से परिभाषित करने की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि सुप्रीम कोर्ट के निर्देशों का पालन करते हुए राज्य की नीतियों को और अधिक पारदर्शी एवं प्रभावी बनाया जाना चाहिए। उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि गम्भीर बीमारी से पीड़ित कर्मचारियों के स्थानांतरण पर विशेष संवेदनशीलता दिखाई जानी चाहिए तथा उन्हें अनावश्यक अपील या आवेदन…
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 8th Foundation Day, known as IPPB Day, marking yet another milestone in its journey of transforming India’s banking landscape with inclusive, accessible, and affordable services at the last mile. Since its inception, IPPB has grown into one of the largest financial inclusion initiatives in the world, leveraging the unmatched reach of over 1.64 lakh Post Offices and 1.90 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). With more than 12 crore customers onboarded, billions of digital transactions processed, and banking delivered right to citizens’ doorsteps, IPPB has become a trusted enabler of rural, semi-urban,…
A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Indian Railways (IR), one of the world’s largest rail networks, and the State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank. The ceremony was graced by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology; Shri Satish Kumar, Chairman, Railway Board; and Shri C.S. Setty, Chairman, SBI. Under this MoU, insurance benefits for Railway employees with SBI salary accounts have been significantly enhanced. In case of accidental death, the coverage has been increased to ₹1 crore, compared to the existing CGEGIS benefits…
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the 65th Foundation Day of NCERT and unveiled several new initiatives, including the upgraded Diksha 2.0 platform. He also released the book ‘Utkal Jananinkara Sujogya Santana’, highlighting the lives and contributions of 100 great personalities from Odisha. The event was graced by eminent dignitaries such as Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, DoSEL; Shri Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti; Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT; Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairperson, UGC; Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, Former ISRO Chairman; and Prof. J. S. Rajput, Former NCERT Director, along with senior officials from the Ministry…