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February 26, 2017 6:00 PM

Poll preparations at Indo-Nepal bordering district complete peacefully

Poll preparations at Indo-Nepal bordering district Siddhart Nagar have been completed for free, fair and peaceful voting tomorrow. <br/><br/>Being a border district, elaborate security arrangements have been put on place. District borders at 17 places have been sealed. Strict checking by...

February 26, 2017 5:22 PM

Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia inaugurates APEDA pavilion in Dubai

Ms. Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary, today inaugurated the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) pavilion at the Gulfood Exhibition in Dubai. <br/><br/>Gulfood is a 5 day event being held from 26th February to 2nd March 2017 at Dubai World Trade C...

February 26, 2017 5:21 PM

Govt to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17

Government will accept applications from tomorrow to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17-Series IV. The application for the bonds will be accepted till 3rd of next month. <br/><br/>The bonds will be issued on 17th of next month. These will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation ...

February 26, 2017 1:34 PM

IRS officers seek PM Modi&apos;s intervention for smooth roll out of GST

An association representing indirect tax officers has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to reverse certain decisions taken by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.<br/><br/>In a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the officers' b...

February 26, 2017 1:05 PM

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement is progressing well: PM Modi

Speaking about the forthcoming International Women's Day, Mr Modi said, the movement of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is progressing well. He said, now it has become a campaign for public education and social sensitivity and is not limited as only a government programme. <br/><br/>He ment...

February 26, 2017 1:03 PM

India made history with launch of 104 satellites: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India created history by becoming the first country to successfully launch 104 satellites at one go. Addressing the nation through Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio, Mr Modi said ISRO's cost effective space programme has drawn world wide acclaim. ...

February 26, 2017 12:30 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to freedom activist Veer Savarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to freedom activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 51st death anniversary today. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Veer Savarkar was a true patriot who envisioned a strong and developed India.<br/>Born in 1883, Savarkar set up the Abhinav Bharat Society,...

February 26, 2017 8:14 AM

EC asks political parties to observe restraint in their poll campaigns

The Election Commission has again asked political parties to observe self-imposed restraint while campaigning. In a letter sent to all recognised parties, the poll panel said, inflammatory statements are being made by some leaders with underlying object of mixing religion with election campaign. It ...

February 26, 2017 8:02 AM

PM Modi accuses Congress govt for misleading people on Naga accord

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the Congress government in Manipur of spreading false propaganda on the Naga Peace Accord. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the Congress government in Manipur of spreading false propaganda on the Naga Peace Accord. <br/&gt...

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