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December 27, 2017 3:41 PM

RS takes up Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2017 for discussion

The Rajya Sabha has taken up discussion on the Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the post-lunch period.<br/><br/>Moving the bill for consideration and passing, Minister for Environment and Forest Dr Harsh Vardhan said, the bill is aimed at promoting the cultivation of bamboo in non...

December 27, 2017 2:54 PM

Pak forces again violate ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Pakistani forces again violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. <br/><br/>Defence sources told AIR Jammu that Pakistani troops started unprovoked firing targetting some Indian positions in Nowshera sector around 9 am. <br/>...

December 27, 2017 2:41 PM

Over 2.22 lakh posts vacant in railways: Piyush Goyal

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said, there are over 2.22 lakh vacancies in the Railways in different categories across the country. <br/><br/>In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Mr Goyal said, filling up of vacancies is a continuous process and is done through various modes ...

December 27, 2017 2:40 PM

130 telemedicine centres functional across country: Dr Jitendra Singh

The government has said, 130 telemedicine centres are functional across the country. The major services under the programme include regular tele-consultation in the area of General medicine and various specialties and Women and Child healthcare. <br/><br/>In a written reply in the Lok Sa...

December 27, 2017 2:11 PM

Congress demands apology from Union Minister Anant Kumar

The Congress has said, Union Minister Anant Kumar Hedge should apologise for his reported remarks on Constitution. <br/><br/>Talking to media outside Parliament, party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi should dismiss Mr Hedge from the Union Cabinet saying such re...

December 27, 2017 1:50 PM

ED seizes assets worth around Rs. 27 crore of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth around 27 crore rupees of controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and others for alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). <br/><br/>The ED has seized the properties in lieu of undisclosed assets held abroa...

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