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July 12, 2017 8:16 PM

India advances its target of eliminating malaria by three years to 2027

India has advanced its target of eliminating malaria by three years to 2027. Earlier the target was 2030. In its efforts to eliminate the disease, Health Ministry on Wednesday launched the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination in the country. <br/><br/>Releasing the plan at a f...

July 12, 2017 8:10 PM

Mamata condemns BFC's proposal on Amartya Sen documentary

Accusing the Centre of trying to muzzle every opposition voice in the country, West Bengal Chief Minister Ms. Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC's) proposal to mute certain words from the documentary on Nobel Laureate and Economist Dr. Amartya S...

July 12, 2017 7:30 PM

PM urges Chief Secys to ensure all traders register under GST by Aug 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all Chief Secretaries to work expeditiously towards ensuring that all traders register under the GST regime and this task is completed before 15th of next month. <br/><br/>Mr Modi today chaired his twentieth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-bas...

July 12, 2017 7:28 PM

Railways launch RailCloud to enable faster connectivity at reduced cost

Railways on Wednesday launched RailCloud, a virtual server with an inbuilt security system that will enable faster connectivity at a reduced cost. Cloud computing is an emerging technology for faster and on demand commensurate deployment of server resources which results in reduced cost.<br/>&...

July 12, 2017 7:12 PM

India to host next edition of Theatre Olympics

India will host next edition of Theatre Olympics, the biggest theatre celebration of the world. The eight edition of the greatest carnival will start from February 17-April 08, 2018.<br/><br/>Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said in New Delhi that the Theatre Olympics will put India firmly...

July 12, 2017 7:10 PM

Retirement age of doctors in paramilitary forces enhanced to 65 years

The retirement age of medical officers working in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles has been enhanced to 65 from 60 years. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>An official release said, i...

July 12, 2017 5:50 PM

Country can not progress with a narrow mindset : Meira Kumar

Opposition's Presidential candidate Meira Kumar has said, the country can not progress with a narrow mindset based on communalism and casteism. <br/><br/>Addressing media after her meeting with Chhattisgarh congress MLAs in Raipur on Wednesday, Mrs Kumar said, it is unfortunate that...

July 12, 2017 5:49 PM

BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi for targeting PM on Amarnath terror attack

BJP today came down heavily on Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Amarnath terror attack. Mr. Gandhi had alleged that Mr. Modi's policies have created space for terrorists in Kashmir. <br/><br/>Replying to a media query in New Delhi, B...

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