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India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal indicated potential date shifts for the India series. The flagship Bangladesh Premier League may not occur this year due to significant financial losses. The Board incurred losses totaling forty crore Taka over the past two seasons. Fixing these financial issues could take up to…

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Harish Rao urges govt. to extend free power sop to all BPL families

Former BRS leader criticizes Hyderabad government for restricting free energy supply to only 30 lakh households, leaving out 60 lakh.

The Hindu

'It is like a circus': Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe criticizes BPL

NEW DELHI: Chandika Hathurusinghe, the coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, has raised concerns about the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), asserting that it has not contributed significantly to the development of T20 cricket in the country.

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ED raids in J&K, Punjab, U.P. in bank loan fraud case

BPL bank loan fraud case: Enforcement Directorate raids multiple locations in Jammu, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh in a ₹200 crore bank loan fraud case.

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Telangana government doubles coverage under Aarogyasri scheme to ₹ 10 lakh

Telangana govt. hiked Aarogyasri scheme coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for 90.1 lakh BPL families. 1,672 treatments across 21 specialities are covered. 18 lakh beneficiaries have received complimentary medical treatment since 2014. All transactions are cashless. PHCs, Area/District Hospitals & Network Hospitals have help desks staffed by ‘Aarogya…

The Hindu

Farmer who was forced to abandon land and house due to wildlife menace dies

Cancer survivor Subramanian's tragic death highlights plight of farmers in Kannur. Forced to abandon home due to wild animal raids, he grappled with securing housing assistance. He was denied BPL card and pension. Community expresses indignation, highlighting systemic issues that led to his death.

The Hindu

Activists urge Karnataka government to issue fresh BPL cards

Activists urge govt to accept new BPL card applications. Govt has 2.95 lakh pending applications to process. Govt looking into issues of multiple cards & benefits. Govt focusing on pending applications & issuing new cards if eligible. No new applications can be submitted as of now.

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Digital hearing aids distributed at affordable cost to needy kids

AIISH, Mysuru, in partnership with Bank of Baroda, distributed 40 digital hearing aids to BPL families at an affordable cost of ₹4,000 each. The initiative aims to raise awareness about hearing health and the importance of early intervention. AIISH also provides free screening for communication disorders and outreach services across…

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Hearing aids to be distributed to children of BPL families on Nov. 9

The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, has partnered with Bank of Baroda to distribute hearing aids to young children with hearing impairment at an affordable cost.

The Hindu

Centre urged to extend PDS benefits 40 lakh left out BPL families in State

K.H. Muniyappa appeals to Centre to not discriminate against Karnataka in extending PDS benefits to 40 lakh BPL families. State seeks ragi from Centre due to drop in production. No new BPL cards issued until 2.95 lakh pending applications verified. 10,000 migrant population in State can avail benefits under Centre's…

The Hindu

India’s growing ageing crisis in 10 charts: Why elderly women are more vulnerable than older men | Data

India will soon approach a critical juncture where the proportion of elderly will peak, placing an overwhelming strain on the working populace. Women, who generally outlive men, are at the centre of this crisis.

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BRS promises monthly honorarium of ₹3,000 for women, superfine rice supply through PDS in manifesto

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president released the party’s for the Telangana Assembly Elections-2023. He assured of life insurance cover to 93 lakh BPL families, superfine rice supply, increased Aasara pension, increased Rythu Bandhu benefit, domestic gas cylinders at Rs 400, enhanced Aarogyasri Health Scheme, double-bedroom housing, Gruhalaxmi scheme, house sites…

The Hindu

United Hospital to offer free, discounted cardiac services during Heart Week in Kalaburagi

United Hospital in Kalaburagi to host Heart Week from Oct 1-5, offering free ECG, BP & sugar tests, cardiovascular consultation & 50% discounts on other tests. BPL & Ayushman card holders to receive free heart treatment. Risk factors: smoking, obesity, stress, BP & sugar levels.

The Hindu

Onam kits only for yellow ration card holders this year

Govt to provide Onam kits to BPL ration card holders & welfare institutions. 6,07,691 kits to be distributed, each containing grocery items & cloth bag. Cabinet allowed continuation of 20 temporary posts & appointed K.V. Manojkumar as Chairperson of Child Rights Protection Commission.

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State govt. committed to implementing five guarantees, says Minister

State govt committed to 5 guarantees promised in Assembly elections; ₹53,000 cr needed. 50 lakh women use govt buses free under Shakti scheme. 1.42 cr families enrolled for free electricity under Gruha Jyothi. BPL families get 5 kg rice & ₹170/month under Anna Bhagya. Plans to strengthen 4 transport corps,…

The Hindu

Yadgir district records 74.13% registration under Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Yadgir district has seen 74.13% registration for Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, which transfers ₹2,000/month to APL, BPL & Antyodaya card holders. 2.87 lakh cards, including APL, BPL & Antyodaya, are in the district, with 2.43 lakh cards held by women. Registration ends Aug 18, with 281 centres set up for card…

The Hindu

Anna Bhagya scheme | Karnataka BPL families will get cash instead of free rice promised

Unable to procure enough rice in the market at a reasonable cost in time to meet the needs of its new Anna Bhagya scheme, the Karnataka Government on Wednesday decided to temporarily give ₹170 per person per month from July 1 in lieu of the promised five kg of free…

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Congress to stage protests against Centre over denial of rice for Anna Bhagya scheme

The Congress will hold protests at all district centres against the Union government on Tuesday for denying the the required quantum of rice to the State for its ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme, which provides 10 kg for each member of the BPL family and Antyodaya card holders from July 1.

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Congress govt. blaming Centre for its own failures on rice scheme, says Bommai

Taking exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accusing the Centre of trying to scuttle the guarantee scheme of providing 10 kg rice a month to BPL cardholders, the former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday alleged that it was an effort by the Congress government to blame the Centre for its…

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D.K. Shivakumar slams Centre for denying rice to Karnataka

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday slammed the Centre for denying rice to the State for launching its Anna Bhagya scheme. Speaking to reporters at Mysuru airport, Mr. Shivakumar, who was here on a private visit, condemned the NDA government for deliberately denying allotment of rice to the State.…

The Hindu

CM blames Centre for conspiring to scuttle Anna Bhagya scheme by denying rice to State

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of conspiring to “scuttle” the State government’s election guarantee by ensuring that Karnataka does not get the required quantum of rice to implement its Anna Bhagya scheme, which aims to provide 10 kg of rice for each member of…

The Hindu

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the 10-kilo free rice for the BPL and Antyodaya card holders under Anna Bhagya scheme is likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. On the same day, the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme of 200 units of free power will be rolled out…

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Defeated BJP candidates say Congress’ five guarantees and decrease in quantum of rice for BPL families led to the party’s debacle

The introspection meeting of the BJP held on Thursday to decipher reasons for its miserable defeat in the recently held Karnataka Assembly polls saw a large number of defeated candidates blaming the poll guarantees offered by the Congress and the previous BJP government’s decision to decrease the quantum of rice…

The Hindu

K-FON becomes first portal to Internet for many BPL families

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network, scheduled to be launched on June 5, will benefit 14,000 households in the first phase.

The Hindu

Karnataka | Guarantees to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually

The five guarantees given by the Congress, which are to be implemented in phases starting from June 11 with the launch of Shakti scheme, are expected to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually, and the guidelines for implementing the schemes are expected to be released shortly. Each of the scheme launch…

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