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March 17, 2017 7:02 AM

Parliamentary panel suggests BSNL-MTNL merger for long-term survival

A Parliamentary panel has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for their long-term survival. <br/><br/>The Committee on Petitions, chaired by BJP MP Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in its report tabled in Lok ...

March 17, 2017 6:37 AM

Countries violating definition of terror should be punished: Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the countries and state-supported groups, which violate the definition of terrorism as prescribed by the United Nations, should be punished by the international community. Addressing the 'Counter Terrorism Conference in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Singh sai...

March 17, 2017 6:33 AM

No health cess in new National Health Policy: Govt

The new National Health Policy has rejected earlier proposals to introduce a health cess to scale up the public investments in health care. <br/><br/>The new policy which was unveiled yesterday, aims at providing assured health services to all and also proposes free drugs, diagnostics an...

March 16, 2017 10:14 PM

New Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis assumes Office

The newly appointed Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Manhar Valji Bhai Zala along with two members Manju Diler and Dalip Kallu Hathibed today assumed his office in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Welcoming the new Chairman and the members, Secretary of the ommission, Narain Das...

March 16, 2017 10:11 PM

PM will share thoughts in 'Mann Ki Baat' of All India Radio on 26th March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts on a number of themes and issues in Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio on 26th of this month. It will be the 30th episode of the monthly radio series.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi urged people to share their ideas and suggestion...

March 16, 2017 9:34 PM

Lok Sabha passes Demands for Grants of Ministry of Agriculture for 2017-18

The Lok Sabha has passed the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Agriculture for 2017-18 after negating all cut motions moved by the opposition. Replying to a debate which continued for over eight hours, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said the agricultural growth rate is expected to ...

March 16, 2017 9:26 PM

PM will share thoughts in 'Mann Ki Baat' of All India Radio on 26th March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts on a number of themes and issues in Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio on 26th of this month. It will be the 30th episode of the monthly radio series.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi urged people to share their ideas and suggestion...

March 16, 2017 9:16 PM

GST Council approves draft state GST & Union Territory GST bills

Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council has approved the draft state GST and Union Territory GST bills to enable rollout of the new indirect tax regime from first July this year. <br/><br/>In the last meeting, the council had approved the draft of key supporting legislations, Central GST and...

March 16, 2017 9:15 PM

WCD ministry celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada between 1st-15th March

The Ministry of Women and Child Development- WCD celebrated Swachhta Pakhwada between 1st to 15th of this month, throughout the country along with the International Women&apos;s Day. <br/><br/>Briefing the media in New Delhi, WCD Secretary Leena Nair said the women and children have a pi...

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