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December 14, 2016 8:12 PM

NGT imposes interim nationwide ban on 'manja' for flying kites

The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated 'manja' for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds. The order was passed today by a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar. <br/><br/>The pane...

December 14, 2016 8:06 PM

Amit Shah to hold meeting with party's national office bearers tomorrow

BJP President Amit Shah will have meeting with party's national office bearers in New Delhi tomorrow. The day-long meeting will discuss the strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in the states like Uttar Pradesh. <br/><br/>The meeting is also expected to discuss the BJP's...

December 14, 2016 8:06 PM

Cabinet approves Major Port Authorities Bill

Union Cabinet today approved the Major Port Authorities Bill- 2016 which will replace Major Port Trusts Act- 1963. The Bill seeks to <br/>empower major ports to perform with greater efficiency on account of full autonomy in decision making.<br/><br/>It will also promote expansion o...

December 14, 2016 8:05 PM

NEET Super Speciality 2017 to be held on June 10

The National Eligibility cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for Super Speciality medical courses will be held across the country on 10th of June next year.&apos;<br/><br/>NEET-SS is a single window entrance examination for entry<br/>to advanced postgraduate medical courses like DM, MCh, PDCC...

December 14, 2016 7:50 PM

BJP rejects Rahul Gandhi's claim on corruption of PM

BJP has rejected Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's claim that he has personal information about the corruption of the Prime Minister. The party said that 125 crore people of the country have a liking for Narendra Modi as there is no question on his integrity. &apos;<br/><br/>Re...

December 14, 2016 7:40 PM

Suresh Prabhu flaggs off first passenger train for Pilibhit -Bhojipura route

In Uttar Pradesh, trains on Pilibhit -Bhojipura rail section have resumed after change of rail gauge today. Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off first passenger train on this route through video conference from New Delhi.<br/><br/>Earlier to this meter gauge trains were used to run on...

December 14, 2016 7:31 PM

US support to India's role in South Asia to continue

US Ambassador to India, Mr. Richard Verma today pitched for enhancing digital infrastructure in South Asia and asserted his country's support to India, in bringing the region together.<br/><br/>Mr. Verma said in Kolkata at the Indo-Asia Connectivity for Shared Prosperity conference ...

December 14, 2016 6:28 PM

BJP criticises Opposition following sting operations

BJP today criticised the opposition parties following sting operations by a private TV channel showing leaders of Congress, BSP, SP and NCP purportedly claiming to hide black money after demonetisation. The ruling party opined that such stings have exposed these parties' protest against demonet...

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