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Lightning strikes seven MGNREGA workers in Kozhikode

October 30, 2023

Lightning strikes seven MGNREGA workers in Kozhikode

The incident happened around 4 pm. One labourer injured with burns was admitted to Vatakara government hospital.

August 18, 2023
Kerala announces Onam festival allowance for MGNREGS workers

Workers under Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme too to get festival allowance
March 26, 2023
Minister warns of strict action against panchayat members swindling MGNREGS funds

The Minister of Self-Government MB Rajesh has ordered statewide inspections and warned of action without any political bias if elected representatives embezzle funds.
March 19, 2023
Funds for employment guarantee programme siphoned off by producing fabricated documents

This was revealed during a social audit of the employment guarantee programme carried out at Poovachal panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram.
February 25, 2023
Attend march or forget employment: Kannur CPM panchayat member's warning to workers

A WhatsApp voice note sent by a Mayyil ward member urging MGNREGS workers to participate in the People's Resistance March has gone viral.
January 31, 2023
Kannur women allege they were denied MGNREGS job for not attending CPM events

Padiyoor panchayat president denies the allegation, says it could be a fallout between individuals.
February 03, 2021
Union Budget: War on rural India’s lifeline continues

Adding to the population’s woes is the Union finance minister’s Budget speech which did not even mention the MGNREGS.

August 20, 2020
Elderly woman gets back her gold earring after 20 years

When the earring was lost 20 years ago, the price of one sovereign gold was less than Rs 4,000; while the gold price on Tuesday nearly touched Rs 40,000.