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December 26, 2016 4:38 PM

Bihar, Odisha get special package for completion of major projects

Government has approved an amount of Rs 200 crore as special assistance to Bihar for completion of the ongoing projects under Special Plan Bihar. Some major projects which are being funded under the Special Plan include development of state highways, rail-cum- road bridge, and strengthening of sub-t...

December 26, 2016 4:38 PM

Actor Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha citing health reasons

Actor Mithun Chakraborty has resigned from the Rajya Sabha on health grounds. TMC leader Derek O'Brien confirmed the development. Mr Chakraborty was sent to the Upper House by the party in 2014 and his presence in the House has been minimal. His resignation is also being seen in the backdrop of...

December 26, 2016 4:01 PM

CPI(M) to stay away from press conference by Opposition tomorrow: Yechury

CPIM leader Sitaram Yechury today said his party will not attend the Congress' joint opposition leaders' press conference tomorrow. Briefing media in New Delhi, Mr Yechury said there were no consultations and things were not planned properly. He, however, said there is no dispute among the...

December 26, 2016 3:47 PM

CPI(M) to stay away from press conference by Opposition tomorrow: Sitaram

CPIM leader Sitaram Yechury today said his party will not attend the Congress' joint opposition leaders' press conference tomorrow. Briefing media in New Delhi, Mr Yechury said there were no consultations and things were not planned properly. He, however, said there is no dispute among the...

December 26, 2016 2:20 PM

Fishermen to be given trawlers to fish beyond 12 nautical miles: Gadkari

Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari has said, fishermen will be given trawlers to fish beyond 12 nautical miles, which will benefit 1 crore 25 lakh crore people. He was speaking after inaugurating the office of Sagarmala development company Ltd, in New Delhi today. H...

December 26, 2016 2:19 PM

Sri Lanka to release Indian fishermen before ministerial-level talks

Sri Lankan government has said, it will release Indian fishermen in its custody before the ministerial-level talks between the two countries on the issue next month. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister, Mahinda Amaraweera said this is essentially a sign of goodwill before visit of A...

December 26, 2016 2:08 PM

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat not to appear before CBI in bribery case

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has communicated to Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI that he will not be able to appear before it today itself. Mr Rawat was summoned by CBI in connection with a probe into allegations of bribe against him.<br/><br/>The CBI had registered the p...

December 26, 2016 2:08 PM

Home Minister Rajnath Singh attends BJP meeting in Guwahati

In Assam, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has attended the organizational meeting of BJP which began in Guwahati today to discuss various issues. Party sources said that discussions on various issues, including cashless transaction were held. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and state BJP Chief Ra...

December 26, 2016 1:54 PM

Organizational meeting of BJP begins in Guwahati

In Assam, the organizational meeting of BJP began in Guwahati today. Union Home minister Rajnath Singh attended the meeting. Party sources said that discussions on various issues, including cashless transaction were held. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and state BJP Chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass were a...

December 26, 2016 1:47 PM

Fishermen to be given trawlers to fish beyond 12 nautical mile: Gadkari

Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari has said, fishermen will be given trawlers to fish beyond 12 nautical miles, which will benefit 1 crore 25 lakh crore people. He was speaking after inaugurating the office of Sagarmala development company Ltd, in New Delhi today. H...

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