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March 30, 2017 8:19 PM

PM reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for synergy between various Government Departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Agricultural Universities to work out efficient cropping patterns and water-use mechanisms in the command areas of irrigation projects.<br/><br/>Prime Minister was review...

March 30, 2017 7:57 PM

Indian Railways to spend Rs 10,000 cr for track renewal, tech adoption

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that there is a proposal to spend about 10 thousand crore rupees for renewal of tracks and adoption of latest technology to reduce the accident rate to zero level. He also said that the Railways will install train protection warning system and eliminate all u...

March 30, 2017 7:32 PM

PM asks BJP MPs to spread awareness about Center's welfare schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today apprised BJP MPs of opposition's misinformation campaign and asked them to spread awareness among the people about the Center's welfare schemes. <br/><br/>In a meeting with the party MPs from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in New...

March 30, 2017 7:31 PM

Five people die of heat stroke in Maharashtra

Five people have died of heat stroke in Maharashtra and 40-plus temperatures have led to heat wave warning in parts of the state. Districts in central and north Maharashtra are worst affected.<br/><br/>Village Bhira in Raigad district recorded high temperature at 46.5 degrees on Tuesday....

March 30, 2017 7:22 PM

Govt cancels approvals to 8 SEZ projects

The government has cancelled approvals granted to eight SEZ projects, including those of Concord India and Bangalore International Airport, as no significant progress was made by developers to complete the projects.<br/><br/>The Board of Approval, headed by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaoti...

March 30, 2017 7:11 PM

BJP to promote PM Narendra Modi govt's pro-farmer policies

BJP's farmers' wing will hold a series of events across the country next month to publicise the pro-farmer measures taken up by the Narendra Modi government. The events will be organized between 6th to 14th April. <br/><br/>BJP Kisan Morcha took the decision today in a meeting ...

March 30, 2017 7:07 PM

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging triple talaq on May 11

The Supreme Court today fixed May 11 for commencement of hearing on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq and polygamy practices among Muslims. A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, the matter will be heard by a Constitution bench during the summer va...

March 30, 2017 7:06 PM

Authorities investigating Indian flag insult row: MEA

External Affairs Ministry has said concerned authorities are investigating the matter related to the alleged insult of Indian flag by a Chinese national working with mobile phone company in Noida. <br/><br/>MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, steps will be taken in accordance with the la...

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