By Ranvijay Singh
The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened
The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened
By Ranvijay Singh
From the past few days, it was rumoured that the administration is to initiate a probe into the personal assets and workings of the gram pradhans. The news created a massive stir. However, the state rural development gave a clean chit to them and said there shan't be any scrutiny
From the past few days, it was rumoured that the administration is to initiate a probe into the personal assets and workings of the gram pradhans. The news created a massive stir. However, the state rural development gave a clean chit to them and said there shan't be any scrutiny
By Sanjay Srivastava
By Mo. Amil
By Ranvijay Singh
As per an estimate, the country had about 24 lakh ponds during independence. Looking at the 5th Minor Irrigation Census (2013-14), one would find only 2.41 lakh ponds registered now in the official records. It means that we have lost about 22 lakh ponds since Independence. But how?
As per an estimate, the country had about 24 lakh ponds during independence. Looking at the 5th Minor Irrigation Census (2013-14), one would find only 2.41 lakh ponds registered now in the official records. It means that we have lost about 22 lakh ponds since Independence. But how?
By Diti Bajpai
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
By Rahul Jha
Farmers lose standing crops, homes and livestock to fires caused by stubble burning, short circuits and electricity theft. Rising temperatures and the westerly winds fan the flames in the summer season when the incidence of fires increases 40-50%.
Farmers lose standing crops, homes and livestock to fires caused by stubble burning, short circuits and electricity theft. Rising temperatures and the westerly winds fan the flames in the summer season when the incidence of fires increases 40-50%.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.
At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.
By Anoop Nautiyal
Transformation of Badrinath in Uttarakhand into a Smart Dham is being executed by people who neither have any knowledge about the Himalayas, nor about the environment or the geological structure of the local landscape.
Transformation of Badrinath in Uttarakhand into a Smart Dham is being executed by people who neither have any knowledge about the Himalayas, nor about the environment or the geological structure of the local landscape.
By Daya Sagar
Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods
Around 73% of Bihar’s total geographical area is prone to floods as plains of the state, which are close to Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the Himalayas of Nepal. These rivers and their tributaries carry high levels of discharge and sediment load, which are deposited on the plains of Bihar thus causing floods