The Latest Breaking News from Giriraj Singh

With pending wages and not enough work, MGNREGA workers migrate in big numbers; launch letter campaign to PM

Amid heated arguments between the Union and State governments over dues payable to the latter under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Karnataka’s demand for increasing man-days from 100 to 150 because of prevailing drought, rural labourers have launched a letter campaign, addressed to Prime Minister…

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Yet another Centre-state row unfolds as Centre says Karnataka yet to submit proposal on increasing MGNREGA man-days

Karnataka has petitioned Centre multiple times to increase MGNREGA man-days in drought-hit areas from 100 to 150.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

As Nitish gets ready for Varanasi rally, BJP calls him ‘fused bulb’; JD(U) says BJP is ‘jittery’

Nitish Kumar's proposed public meeting in Varanasi stirs war of words between BJP and JD(U). BJP's Sushil Modi challenges Kumar to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi. JD(U) leader Jama Khan says BJP jittery over Kumar's visit.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Union Minister Giriraj Singh raises objection over questions related to Islam in Bihar Sanskrit exam paper

In the examination conducted on Thursday, five of the 10 two-mark short answer questions were related to Islam.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Centre is pro-poor, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh reviews welfare programs in Tirupati. He discussed issues with state officials, such as re-survey of villages, drone flying, land reforms, NREGS, watershed management, dairy development, and housing programs. Central Govt. aims to ensure accuracy in data and has taken up 370 projects under watershed scheme.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

MGNREGS is a demand-driven scheme, no question of deficit in it: Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh says MGNREGS is demand-driven, no scope of deficit. Finance Ministry has given blank cheque to meet shortfall. Govt. has shifted to DBT & Aadhaar seeding of job cards to bring transparency.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Delhi: TMC leaders detained during dharna at Krishi Bhavan on second day of protest for release of funds to West Bengal

NEW DELHI: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night in Delhi after they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office demanding a meeting with the minister.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Abhishek Banerjee blasts Delhi police action at Rajghat

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday questioned the BJP's idea of "democracy" after Delhi cops broke up his press conference at Rajghat and gave his party's protesters five minutes to disperse after a two-hour dharna.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Morning Digest | Army launches anti-militancy operation in Rajouri; INDIA bloc cites Bihar data to reiterate demand for caste census, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023