rural development
Supreme Court Dismisses Centre's Challenge to MGNREGA Implementation Order in West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 10:01 am CST
The Supreme Court has rejected the Centre's appeal against a Calcutta High Court order mandating MGNREGA implementation in West Bengal from August 1, 2025. The high court ruling allows the Centre to impose special conditions to prevent irregularities while reinstating the rural employment guarantee scheme that has been suspended in the state for nearly three years.
How Machhli, Makhana, and Paan Shape Bihar's Political Landscape and Electoral Outcomes
Oct 07, 2025 08:22 pm CST
This article explores how three cultural staples—machhli (fish), makhana (fox nut), and paan (betel leaf)—profoundly influence Bihar's political dynamics. Beyond mere food items, these products represent livelihoods for millions, embody regional identities, and serve as powerful symbolic connections between politicians and voters. The piece examines how parties strategically leverage these cultural touchstones to build authentic relationships with communities, demonstrating how Bihar's traditional agricultural and culinary heritage continues shaping its modern electoral politics.
Meet Bihar's 'Mushroom Lady' Bina Devi, Who Is Now Empowering 70,000 Rural Women
Sep 20, 2025 01:17 pm CST
In a quiet corner of Bihar's Munger district, a woman once struggled to feed her four children. Yet, it was in these circumstances that Bina Devi found an unusual way forward and she started cultivating mushrooms under the bed she slept
PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 36,000 Crore In Bihar
Sep 15, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday.