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September 8, 2016 1:49 PM

Railways to implement Flexi Fare system in Rajdhani, Shatabdi & Duronto trains

Railways has decided to implement Flexi Fare system in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains from tomorrow. An official release said, under the scheme, the base fares will increase by ten percent with every ten percent of berths sold, subject to a prescribed ceiling limit. Other supplementary charge...

September 8, 2016 1:14 PM

Centre announces financial package for Andhra Pradesh

The Centre has announced a financial package for Andhra Pradesh. It includes full funding of Pollavaram irrigation project, tax concessions and a special assistance. <br/><br/>In a press conference in New Delhi last night, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, the funding of Pollavar...

September 8, 2016 12:55 PM

ISRO to launch advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR today

The ISRO will launch India&apos;s advanced weather satellite INSAT 3DR this evening on board the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle GSLV F05. The 2.5 tonne class launch vehicle equipped with indigenous cryogenic upper stage carrying the satellite will lift off at 4.10 pm from the second launch ...

September 8, 2016 12:53 PM

Rajnath Singh to lay foundation stone of Lucknow outer ring road on Sep 16

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will lay the foundation stone of the much awaited Lucknow outer ring road at the Jhulelal Park in Lucknow on the 16th of this month. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari along with other senior BJP leaders would participate in the event. Mr. Gadkari had said it wi...

September 8, 2016 12:11 PM

ISRO to launch advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR today

The ISRO will launch India&apos;s advanced weather satellite INSAT 3DR this evening on board the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle GSLV F05. The 2.5 tonne class launch vehicle equipped with indigenous cryogenic upper stage carrying the satellite will lift off at 4.10 pm from the second launch ...

September 8, 2016 11:58 AM

Govt to extend facility to travel by any airlines to J&K on LTC

Government has decided to extend the facility to travel by any airlines to Jammu and Kashmir on Leave Travel Concession (LTC) to boost the tourism in the state. Under special dispensation scheme for central government employees, this facility is extended for a period of two years beyond 25th of this...

September 8, 2016 11:57 AM

V Prez to arrive in Patna today on two-day visit to Bihar

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will arrive in Patna this afternoon on a two-day visit to Bihar. Soon after his arrival, Mr Ansari will leave for Rajgir where he will interact with teachers and students of Nalanda University. He will also visit the ruins of ancient Nalanda University.<br/&gt...

September 8, 2016 9:46 AM

AAP leader Ashutosh to meet NCW chairperson over his blog

Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh will today meet National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam. Ashutosh was summoned by NCW for his controversial blog defending sacked party minister Sandeep Kumar over an objectionable CD. In a tweet, Ashutosh said, he has decided to appear ...

September 8, 2016 9:33 AM

Dabholkar murder: CBI files chargesheet against Virendrasing Tawde

CBI has chargesheeted Virendrasing Tawde, a key accused in the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013. CBI sources said, the chargesheet was filed against Tawde under the Indian Penal Code sections related to criminal conspiracy and murder.<br/><br/>Dalbholkar, an anti-supersti...

September 8, 2016 8:27 AM

Bhamre meets British counterpart; discusses defence cooperation

Minister of State for Defence Subhash Ramrao Bhamre met his British counterpart Harriett Baldwin in London yesterday and discussed issues covering the entire spectrum of bilateral defence co-operation. During the meeting, Dr Bhamre reiterated India's resolve to enhance defence capability and im...

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