The Ministry of Finance said in an update on Saturday morning that 1,646 food processing projects (including food testing labs and R&D projects) have been sanctioned under various sub-schemes of PM Kisan Sampada Yojana
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The Congress party announced significant changes to its leadership, with Bhupesh Baghel assigned to Punjab and Syed Naseer Hussain to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Other key appointments include BK Hariprasad for Haryana and Ajay Kumar Lallu for Odisha. The reshuffle aims to improve the party's performance following recent electoral setbacks in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims some BJP leaders desire an alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's party, a notion CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses. Raut mentions no discussions within Sena (UBT) on this yet. Tensions follow Shiv Sena's 2022 split, where Eknath Shinde and 39 MLAs joined BJP, causing MVA government's collapse and leading to Shinde-Fadnavis government formation.
Manipur's Churachandpur administration imposed prohibitory orders after clashes between the Hmar and Zomi communities. Tensions rose following the assault of a Hmar tribal leader. Protests and clashes led to stone pelting, prompting central security forces to intervene. Authorities urged for calm and emphasized maintaining harmony, promising actions to de-escalate the situation.
The Uttar Pradesh Budget session, starting on February 18 and ending on March 5, will feature a joint sitting on February 20. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged constructive participation, and Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna promised a budget focused on welfare and balanced growth. Speaker Satish Mahana called for productive debates.
Justice Hrishikesh Roy concluded his tenure as a constitutional judge with accolades for his legal expertise and supportive demeanor towards junior advocates. Known for his humor and sports accomplishments, he was praised during his farewell from the SC, marking the end of an esteemed legal career.
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved 11 defence ministry proposals for strategic infrastructure in protected Ladakh areas near the LAC with China. This includes building telecommunication networks, ammunition storage, and waste processing facilities within the Changthang and Karakorum Nubra Shyok Wildlife Sanctuaries, home to rare species. Conditions are set to minimize habitat impact.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sharply criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over changes in the holiday schedule announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He accused the TMC government of religious appeasement, alleging that the adjustment is aimed at consolidating Muslim votes while disadvantaging Hindu cultural observances.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers an apology for the violence since May 2023 and unveils a peace-focused roadmap for 2025. The state witnesses a significant drop in violence, with initiatives for rehabilitation, skill development, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure in place.
Chhattisgarh cabinet's new policy will aid Maoist violence victims and reintegrate surrendered Maoists. It offers land, compensation, and legal help. Civilian victims get land or financial support, and employment subsidies. Surrendered Maoists receive cash, land, and weapon surrender incentives. Free education and scholarships are provided for victims’ children. Development projects are set for villages with full Maoist surrender.