After Deepika Padukone, rapper Raftaar invests in FrontRow app
Rapper Raftaar has invested in the FrontRow app, six months after Deepika Padukone invested in the same platform.
Aug 04, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
NITI poverty elimination task force submits report to Modi
NITI Aayog's task force on elimination of poverty has submitted its report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Aayog's vice chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Friday.
Jun 02, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Over 15 crore rural households go without computers
The report indicates that in 14-29 years age group in rural India, only 18 percent were able to operate a computer.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
RBI asks banks to supply at least 40% of currency to rural areas
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday asked banks to supply at least 40 percent of currency to rural areas.
Jan 03, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
PM Modi directs steps to disburse more money in rural India
In a bid to ensure that people in rural areas are able to get access to cash, the government has enhanced the currency limits of banking correspondents, allowed them multiple visits to banks and disburse more money through branch post offices.
Nov 14, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Mandi cleanest district in hilly areas of India, Sindhudurg in plains: Survey
A total of 22 hill districts and 53 plain areas were assessed under the Gramin Swachh Survekshan launched in May this year. Mandi was judged as the cleanest district in 'Hills' category and Sindhudurg cleanest in the 'Plains' category.
Sep 09, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Medication poisoning more common in rural areas
Children younger than five who live in poor, rural areas are at a greater risk of serious medication poisoning, warns a new study.
Jan 03, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Housing shortage woes to soon come to an end; Govt to unveil rental housing policy
In India, out of the total government housing stock only 11 percent belongs to rental housing.
Dec 04, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
Mobile phone-based alerts for pregnant women launched
A mobile phone-based alert system for pregnant women in rural areas was launched here on Monday to help them stay healthy till delivery.
Nov 23, 2015, 23:15 PM IST
Initiative to provide quality education to SC/ST students
The Koraput district administration has roped in 12 public schools and the selected children will be admitted to the schools according to their convenience.
Nov 01, 2015, 14:06 PM IST
