The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling regarding the security situation in the state and areas neighbouring West Bengal. In a telephonic conversation, Pawan Kumar Chamling has apprised Union Home Minister that the state is facing an acute shortage of supplies specially essential commodities such as medicines, […]
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Gorkha communities to get ST status soon?
Gorkha communities in India, at least some of them, may get ST status. Ministry of Tribal Affairs has invited suggestions from the states on the issue of granting ST status to eleven Gorkha communities. Gorkha communities being considered are: Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has invited views of various states on granting of ST status […]
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for all North-East States
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has been extended to the Indian citizens of all Hilly States including North-Eastern states and they will be treated as ‘Priority States.’ Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has decided to extend the benefits under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and release the LPG connections to the eligible beneficiaries swiftly. This step […]