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November 21, 2019 2:02 PM

Govt actively considering 'Interlinking of Rivers' programme : Jal Shakthi Minister

Minister of Jal Shakthi Gajendra Singh Shekawat today stressed the need for inculcating good practices for efficient and sustainable management of water resources to deal with future water demand challenges. '&apo...

November 21, 2019 1:20 PM

SC agrees to hear PIL seeking deportation of illegal immigrants & infiltrators

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear after four weeks a PIL seeking identification and deportation of all illegal immigrants and infiltrators. '' ''A bench headed by Chief Justi...

November 21, 2019 1:17 PM

Health Minister reviews preparedness with states for roll out of IMI 2.0

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today reviewed the preparedness with States for roll out of Intensified Mission Indradhanush, IMI 2.0 from 2nd of next month. He interacted with State Principal Secretaries and Mission Directors of National Health Mission and Immunization Officers of States. Health M...

November 21, 2019 11:14 AM

Single window system will attract more international filmmakers to India: Javadekar

The Golden Jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began at Panaji in Goa last evening in the presence of galaxy of stars from the Indian and world film industry. '&a...

November 21, 2019 10:00 AM

Cabinet clears import of 1.2 lakh metric tonnes of onions

The Cabinet has approved import of 1.2 lakh metric tonnes of onions to improve the domestic availability of the key kitchen staple and check prices. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed about the decision at a media briefing after...

November 21, 2019 9:20 AM

Cabinet approves establishment of National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh

The Union Cabinet yesterday approved the establishment of the National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) in Leh as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH at an estimated cost of Rs. 47.25 crore. '' ''It also approved creation of...

November 21, 2019 9:14 AM

Union Cabinet approves MoU with Finland in tourism

Union Cabinet yesterday approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Finland for strengthening cooperation in the tourism&nbsp; sector. The MoU seeks to establish the basis for a cooperative relationship to encourage and promote successful bilateral cooperation in the field...

November 21, 2019 9:13 AM

87 lakh homes completed under PMAY-G so far: Narendra Singh Tomar

Eighty seven lakh homes have been completed in different parts of the country, under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin, so far. '' ''This was stated by Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar while interacting with t...

November 21, 2019 9:01 AM

Lok Sabha passes Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Lok Sabha today passed the &nbsp;Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend the Chit Funds Act, 1982, which regulates chit funds and prohibits a fund from being created without the prior sanction of a State Government. '' &lt...

November 21, 2019 8:12 AM

Union Cabinet approves sale of govt stake in five CPSEs

The government has approved sale of its stake in five Central Public Sector Enterprises, CPSEs. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, gave its nod to strategic disinvestment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Shipp...

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