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June 8, 2017 8:52 PM

Tobacco users redced by 81 lakh: Health Minster

Health Minister J P Nadda today said, number of tobacco users has come down by 81 lakh, and consumption of tobacco among youth has seen a marked decrease. Speaking at a function in New Delhi, Mr Nadda said, India has come a long way in controlling the use of tobacco. He said, tobacco affects the fam...

June 8, 2017 8:43 PM

Civil Aviation Ministry to roll out 'DigiYatra' for air travellers

Civil Aviation Ministry is adding a digital experience for Air travellers through DigiYatra Platform. This initiative aims at bringing together entire industry to develop a digital ecosystem that will deliver customers a seamless and paperless service experience at every stage of journey. <br/&gt...

June 8, 2017 8:38 PM

Aadhaar mandatory for PAN cards: SC verdict tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgement tomorrow on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of a provision in the Income Tax Act making Aadhaar mandatory for filing income tax returns and allotment of PAN.<br/><br/>A bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ash...

June 8, 2017 8:37 PM

Foodgrains, milk, veggies to be up to 5% cheaper under GST: Govt

The government today said, items like foodgrains, flour, milk, vegetables and fruits will get cheaper by four to five per cent after the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax from 1st of July. <br/><br/>According to the Finance Ministry, items like cereals, pulses, atta, maida and besan...

June 8, 2017 8:33 PM

Some forces instigating farmers&apos; agitation: Rajnath

In the backdrop of farmer protests in Madhya Pradesh&apos;s Mandsaur district, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that some forces are instigating the farmers&apos; agitation and an enquiry has been ordered into the matter. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Singh said that he feels ther...

June 8, 2017 8:28 PM

&apos;Farmers killed in police firing, admits MP home minister

Madhya Pradesh home minister Bhupendra Singh today admitted that farmers were killed in police firing in Mandsour district on Tuesday.<br/><br/>Talking to media in Bhopal, Mr. Singh clarified that his earlier comment was based on the initial report. He said that even officers were not aw...

June 8, 2017 8:14 PM

India constantly monitoring Qatar situation :Sushma Swaraj

India is constantly monitoring the situation in Qatar which is facing crisis following diplomatic isolation by four Gulf countries. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said this while replying to a tweet. <br/><br/>A Twitter user had requested for government help claiming that her br...

June 8, 2017 8:13 PM

Second National Health Editors&apos; Conference on Yoga to begin tomorrow

The second National Health Editors&apos; Conference on Yoga will begin in New Delhi tomorrow. The conference aims at giving insight to the journalists about the scientific aspects of yoga and its benefits for health. <br/><br/>The theme of conference is Yoga for Health and Harmony. Emine...

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