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‘Karuppu,’ featuring Suriya, is set to hit screens in its theatrical version on May 14 with great anticipation. The movie’s teaser and trailers have been widely appreciated by fans and moviegoers on social media platforms. The movie’s promotional events and videos have raised expectations for ‘Karuppu.’ As an exciting combination of action, emotion, comedy, and…
NEW DELHI: Moving to implement the new rural employment framework, the Centre on Monday notified July 1 as the date from when the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 will come into force. The UPA era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 shall stand repealed from…
The Centre on Monday announced that the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) after nearly two decades.The government has pitched the new legislation as a “next-generation…
MUMBAI: Govt’s shift to drone-based land mapping has lifted rural credit flows, with sanctioned loan amounts rising 23% after residential plots were converted into verifiable collateral under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to an April 2026 working paper published by the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister.The move replaces informal land demarcation with legally recognised,…
Arrangements are being made to operate private minibuses in about 12,200 villages The applications have been received from all 20 regions of the corporation till March 28 —the last date to apply under the scheme.Minister of state for transport (independent charge) Dayashankar Singh said so far 286 applications have been screened by district-level committees headed…
Vemal’s rural drama ‘Vadam’, centered on the Manjuvirattu game, is set for an OTT release on Sun NXT on April 3 after a lukewarm theatrical reception. Despite an interesting concept, the film faced criticism for content deficiency. The movie explores themes of revenge and betrayal through a villager’s journey training a bull for competition. Vemal…
During her recent address, Union Minister Raksha Khadse praised the strides made in enhancing rural sports infrastructure in Bihar through MGNREGA initiatives. She unveiled the Centre’s ambitious vision to expand this successful model across the nation with the launch of the VB-G RAM G scheme. Patna: Union minister of state for youth affairs and sports…
The Tamil comedy-drama ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is performing steadily at the box office, crossing Rs 51 crore worldwide in 16 days. Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s powerful portrayal of a village moneylender is drawing praise, supported by a strong ensemble cast. Positive social media reactions highlight the film’s engaging storytelling and performances, making it a noteworthy release. The Tamil…
VB-G RAM G, the scheme set to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), has received the highest share in this year’s Budget for the department of rural development, accounting for about 40 per cent of its total allocation, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.The PRS analysis said VB-G RAM G…
In a proactive move, Bihar’s Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar will spearhead a crucial meeting to tackle persistent challenges facing the Chief Minister’s rural drinking water initiative. Lawmakers have raised concerns over fractured pipes, outstanding electricity payments, land conflicts, and delays in caretaker stipends that are undermining the effectiveness of the Nal-Jal Yojana. Patna: Speaker Prem…
