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December 31, 2016 4:31 AM

Anil Baijal to take oath as Delhi LG today

Former bureaucrat Anil Baijal will take oath as a new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi today. The oath taking ceremony will be held at Rajniwas at 11 AM. Earlier, President Pranab Mukherjee approved his appointment. <br/><br/>70-year-old Mr. Baijal, a 1969 batch IAS officer, had served as Un...

December 31, 2016 4:30 AM

Anil Baijal to take oath as new Delhi LG today

Former bureaucrat Anil Baijal will take oath as a new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi today. The oath taking ceremony will be held at Rajniwas at 11 AM. Earlier, President Pranab Mukherjee approved his appointment. <br/><br/>70-year-old Mr. Baijal, a 1969 batch IAS officer, had served as Un...

December 30, 2016 11:56 PM

Govt planning next phase of expansion of FM radio for smaller cities

The Centre is planning the next phase of expansion of FM radio broadcasting to ensure smaller cities have their own FM radio channels. This was stated by the Information and Broadcasting ministry's Secretary Ajay Mittal in Kolkata today. <br/><br/>He said the next phase of extension...

December 30, 2016 9:46 PM

Govt extends deadline for insuring rabi crops till Jan 10

Government today extended the cut off date for insuring 2016-17 rabi crops till 10th January next year to provide relief to farmers hit by demonetisation. The deadline to take insurance policy for both loanee and non-loanee farmers from banks for Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana...

December 30, 2016 9:14 PM

ED registers case against Zakir Naik for money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai has registered a case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A case has also been registered against Naik&apos;s NGO Islamic Research Foundation. <br/><br/>The fresh FIRs have bee...

December 30, 2016 9:08 PM

President approves promulgation of Specified Bank Notes Ordinance, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee today gave his assent for the promulgation of the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Ordinance, 2016. The Union Cabinet had earlier approved the ordinance. <br/><br/>It provides for making holding of old 1,000 and 500 rupee notes after 31st of Marc...

December 30, 2016 9:03 PM

Anil Baijal to take oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi tomorrow

Former bureaucrat Anil Baijal will take oath as a new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi tomorrow. The oath taking ceremony will be held at Rajniwas at 11 AM. <br/><br/>Earlier, President Pranab Mukherjee approved his appointment. 70-year-old Mr. Baijal, a 1969 batch IAS officer, had served as...

December 30, 2016 8:57 PM

Pakistan calling Indian parties as terrorist is absurd: Vikas Swarup

India today slammed Pakistan for labelling certain Indian political parties and social organisations as terror outfits. <br/><br/>It termed the allegation as desperate attempt to deflect international focus from Islamabad's complicity in spawning terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taib...

December 30, 2016 8:23 PM

Sown area under Rabi crops increased

Rabi crops have been sown in over five crore 82 lakh hectares till date which is more than 37 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year.<br/><br/>Data released by the Agriculture Ministry said, wheat has been sown in over two crore 92 lakh hectare which is about 21 lakh hec...

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