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September 26, 2016 4:26 PM

Govt sets target of toilets in every household by 2019: Tomar

Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Narendra Tomar today said government has set a target of toilets in every household by 2019. Addressing media at launch of media campaign of Swachh Bharat Week featuring actor Amitabh Bachhan and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, the Minister said toilets have bee...

September 26, 2016 4:16 PM

Agriculture Minister inaugurates Krishi Unnati Mela in Mathura

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated four days Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Krishi Unnati Mela - 2016 in Mathura today. Speaking on this occasion, Mr Singh said, during last two years, there was drought like situation in the country but in spite of it food grains production was more than...

September 26, 2016 1:57 PM

PM likely to take stock of Indus Water Treaty today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to take stock of the 56-year old Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi today. Sources said, top officials from various Ministries including External Affairs and Water Resources are expected to brief the Prime Minister on the pact.<br/><br/>The treaty sign...

September 26, 2016 1:53 PM

Sushma Swaraj to address UN General Assembly today

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will address the UN General Assembly in New York today. Mrs Swaraj is expected to give a stinging response to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's UNGA speech.<br/><br/>Outlining India's focus for the UN General Assembly session, New De...

September 26, 2016 1:53 PM

CSIR needs to create 'Ease of doing Technology Business' platform: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR needs to create ease of doing technology Business platform to bring in right stakeholders so that technologies can reach the beneficiaries. <br/><br/>Addressing the CSIR platinum jubilee celebr...

September 26, 2016 1:51 PM

Venkaiah Naidu appeales people to join integrated development

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu today appealed to people to join the integrated development with special focus on weaker sections that has been taken up by the Government. <br/><br/>He said postal department has vital role to play in the mission as it is presently co...

September 26, 2016 1:41 PM

President, PM congratulate ISRO for successful launch of SCATSAT-1

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated ISRO for successful launch of SCATSAT-1 and 7 co-passenger satellites. <br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee extended his hearty congratulations to the space agency for launching PSLV C35 carrying eight satellite...

September 26, 2016 1:30 PM

Meeting over Indus Water Treaty underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting in New Delhi to take stock of Indus Water Treaty. NSA Ajit Doval, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Nripendra Mishra, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, Water Resources Secretary Shashi Shekhar and other senior officials are briefing Mr. Modi on the...

September 26, 2016 1:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi greets Manmohan Singh on birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted his predecessor Manmohan Singh on his 83rd birthday.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi wished him a long and healthy life. The Prime Minister also spoke to Mr Singh over telephone and extended birthday greetings.

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