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August 12, 2017 11:17 PM

Prasar Bharati CEO Vempati gets additional charge of CEO Rajya Sabha TV

Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been given the additional charge of the CEO Rajya Sabha TV. This follows after Gurdeep Singh Sappal resigned as Rajya Sabha TV CEO. <br/><br/>An order of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat said, consequent upon acceptance of resignation of Mr Sappal...

August 12, 2017 9:07 PM

Multi-media show on Indian Armed Forces starts from today at India gate

A multi-media show highlighting the role and contribution of the Indian Armed Forces post-Independence has been organised at the India Gate lawns of the national capital from today. <br/><br/>Its theme is Armed Forces - Pride of the Nation. It will depict the role of the Armed Forces not...

August 12, 2017 8:53 PM

PM constantly monitoring the situation at BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is constantly monitoring the situation at BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur where death of 60 children have been reported since August 7.<br/><br/>In a tweet, PMO said, Mr Modi is in constant touch with authorities from the Central and Uttar Pradesh g...

August 12, 2017 8:52 PM

Full Dress Rehearsal of I-Day celebration tomorrow

Full Dress Rehearsal of Independence Day celebration will be held on tomorrow at the Red Fort. The rehearsal will have the same traffic restrictions as on Independence Day. Roads will be closed for general traffic from 5.00 AM to 9.00 AM and only labeled vehicles will be permitted at Netaji Subhash ...

August 12, 2017 8:52 PM

No plans for duty-free sugar imports: Paswan

Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ramvilas Paswan has clarified, there is no plan to allow further import of sugar at zero duty. <br/><br/>He told newsmen in New Delhi, the country has sufficient stock of sugar to meet the current demand. Paswan said, sugar mills ha...

August 12, 2017 8:26 PM

Modi govt making hollow and false promises: Rahul

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of making hollow and false promises. He said, Modi had promised to help farmers, but across the country, farmers are committing suicide. <br/><br/>Addressing a meeting organised by the Karnataka St...

August 12, 2017 8:06 PM

Encounter breaks out in Kashmir&apos;s Shopian district

In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces after cordon and search operation was launched in Awneora area of south Kashmir&apos;s Shopian district this evening. Intense firing is reported going on near the encounter site. Two terrorists are reported holed up ...

August 12, 2017 7:56 PM

Agri Ministry to celebrate "Sankalp to Siddhi: New India Manthan from Aug 19

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry will celebrate Sankalp to Siddhi- New India Manthan in all the districts of the country from 19th to 30th of this month. Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has written a letter to the Ministers and all the MPs, to be present in the programs. <br/>&l...

August 12, 2017 7:38 PM

New Haj policy-2018 to be unveiled this month: Naqvi

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that the new Haj policy-2018 will be unveiled this month. During a review meeting on Haj 2017 in Mumbai, Mr Naqvi said, from the next year, Haj will be organised as per new policy. <br/><br/>According to an official release, the Mi...

August 12, 2017 6:46 PM

National Conference slams Pakistan for interfering in J&K on Article 35A

The opposition National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has slammed Pakistan for interfering in the state's affairs, saying Article 35A which provides special rights and privileges to permanent residents is a shield for the people of the state. <br/><br/>Pakistan Foreign Office spok...

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