West Bengal launches Akanksha scheme for affordable housing for state employees

·1 views

The West Bengal government has introduced the Akanksha housing scheme to provide affordable flats to eligible state government employees. Flats are allocated through a lottery system and are built on government-owned land, helping keep costs low. Prices start at Rs. 2,200 per square foot, with flat categories determined by the applicant's grade pay. Eligible serving employees can apply online by submitting the required documents along with a Rs. 25,000 application fee. To prevent speculation, resale of the property is restricted for 15 years or until the employee's retirement, whichever comes first.

Read the full story at Times of India

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Prince Harry Arrives in UK for Five-Day Solo Visit Amid Security Row

Prince Harry arrived in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit. The trip is expected to proceed largely without his wife Meghan and their children. Reports indicate the family was refused police protection, prompting a security dispute. Harry's solo presence highlights the ongoing tension over security arrangements for the Sussexes in the UK.

0 comments Read more at NDTV

IndiaTimes of India ·

Ex-UNLF Chief Warns of External Forces Fueling Manipur Ethnic Violence

Former UNLF chairman Rajkumar Meghen is currently in Delhi advocating for a peace coalition to address the ongoing conflict in Manipur. He has alleged that non-state actors from outside India are playing a role in perpetuating the violence in Kuki-dominated areas. Meghen called for deeper economic integration between the Kuki and Meitei communities as a means of rebuilding trust. He also criticized the government for failing to instill confidence or bring the conflict to an end. The unrest, which began in May 2023, has so far displaced thousands of people and resulted in numerous casualties.

0 comments Read more at Times of India

IndiaNDTV ·

Trump Says Xi Jinping Planned for US Visit in September

US President Donald Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States in September. The announcement signals a potential high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Trump noted that the White House has historically lacked the infrastructure to host large-scale state events. He specifically pointed out the absence of a dedicated ballroom at the Executive Mansion as a logistical challenge for such visits.

0 comments Read more at NDTV

IndiaTimes of India ·

Pakistani Drone Spotted Near LoC in Rajouri; Search Op Finds Nothing

Indian security forces launched a search operation in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, after a suspected Pakistani drone was spotted near the Line of Control late Sunday. Blinking lights were observed over the Mahadev Menka and Beripattan villages, indicating an unmanned aerial vehicle in the area. The drone briefly crossed into Indian airspace before turning back toward Pakistan. Forces cordoned off the region and conducted a thorough dawn search for any dropped payloads or suspicious items. The extensive operation concluded without any suspicious material being recovered.

0 comments Read more at Times of India