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March 2, 2017 9:23 PM

NGT allows camping at 25 sites along river Ganga in Rishikesh

The National Green Tribunal today allowed camping at 25 sites along river Ganga in Rishikesh, saying it should be carried out in an eco-friendly manner rather than on a purely commercial basis. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar lifted the ban, which was imposed in December 2015, whil...

March 2, 2017 9:19 PM

Govt cancels order of 75 speed boats following allegations of corruption

The government has cancelled order for purchase of 75 speed boats following allegations of corruption. These boats were being procurred for strengthening the coastal security. Sources in the Home Ministry said, fresh process will be initiated to procure the vessels. <br/>&apos;<br/>All t...

March 2, 2017 9:14 PM

K&apos;taka govt drops ?1800 cr worth steel bridge project

Karnataka government today dropped its most ambitious Steel Bridge project bowing to widespread protest from political parties, environmentalists and citizen groups. Speaking to media, Minister for Bengaluru Development K J George said that bowing to the public demand, the project has been dropped. ...

March 2, 2017 9:13 PM

K&apos;taka govt drops ?1800 cr worth steel bridge project

Karnataka government today dropped its most ambitious Steel Bridge project bowing to widespread protest from political parties, environmentalists and citizen groups. Speaking to media, Minister for Bengaluru Development K J George said that bowing to the public demand, the project has been dropped. ...

March 2, 2017 9:02 PM

India committed for socio economic development of Nepal :Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that Government of India will fully help in the development of Nepal. Addressing Nepal Investment Summit in Kathmandu today, he said that Nepal has great potential for development and Indian businessmen will be very happy to invest in that country. He also said...

March 2, 2017 8:54 PM

Aadhaar mandatory for final settlement of Pension :EPFO

Employees Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO, has clarified that Aadhaar is mandatory for the time being only for final settlement of Pension and not in withdrawal cases. The clarification came in backdrop of reports published in a section of media that Aadhaar is not required for settlement of pensi...

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