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October 19, 2016 8:50 PM

Govt to import 90,000 tonnes chana dal through MMTC

The government will import 90,000 tonnes of chana dal through state-owned trading firm MMTC.<br/><br/>The import duty on sugar will also be examined to enhance supply and check prices of the two essential commodities that continue to rule high.<br/><br/>Cabinet Secretary PK S...

October 19, 2016 8:45 PM

Bribing voters should be made a cognisable offence: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Dr Nasim Zaidi has said that bribing voters should be made a cognisable offence. <br/><br/>Dr Zaidi said, money power is a issue of concern and the commission is making its strategy more robust to tackle the problem. <br/><br/>He said, a surveillan...

October 19, 2016 8:26 PM

Pakistani forces resort to heavy firing, shelling again in J&K

In yet another incidence of ceasefire violation, Pakistani forces today resorted to heavy firing and shelling in Poonch District along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir.<br/><br/>Defence sources said, the Pakistani forces started unprovoked firing and shelling on Indian positions ...

October 19, 2016 8:11 PM

Govt to bring bill to decriminalise beggary

Government will soon bring a bill that seeks decriminalisation of beggary and aims to offer a life of dignity by rehabilitating beggars and homeless people.<br/><br/>Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted the Persons in Destitution (Protection, Care and Rehabilitation) Mo...

October 19, 2016 8:07 PM

Centre to issue fresh advisory to all states to avoid fire mishaps : Nadda

Centre will issue a fresh advisory soon to all states to avoid fire related mishaps in hospitals, said union health minister J P Nadda, before winding up his one-day visit to Odisha capital Bhubaneswar. <br/><br/>Briefing media, Nadda said Odisha government should take action against tho...

October 19, 2016 8:07 PM

GST Council to take final decision on tax rate in next meeting: Jaitely

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said, the Goods and Services Tax, GST Council will take a final decision on rates of tax structure in the next meeting. It will meet on 3rd and 4th of next month in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Briefing reporters after the 3rd meeting of the of Council in New ...

October 19, 2016 8:04 PM

RSM aimed at celebrating heritage, showcasing spectacular diversity: Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is aimed at celebrating the heritage and showcasing the spectacular diversity of the country. <br/><br/>Addressing the Mahotsav in New Delhi today, Mr Naidu said, the festival provides a great ...

October 19, 2016 6:58 PM

SC reserves order on Cauvery dispute

The Supreme Court today reserved its order on maintainability of appeals filed by Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT).<br/><br/>A bench of Justices Dipak Misra, Amitava Roy and A M Khanwilkar said the court reserves the judg...

October 19, 2016 6:53 PM

Cabinet Secretary reviews availability, prices of essential commodities

Cabinet Secretary today reviewed availability and prices of essential commodities at a high-level meeting in New Delhi. <br/><br/>The meeting was attended by Secretaries of Consumer Affairs, Agriculture, Food and Public Distribution, Commerce and other concerned departments.<br/>&l...

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