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August 30, 2016 6:39 PM

Centre announces hike in minimum wage for non farm workers

The Centre has announced a hike in minimum wage for unskilled non farm workers of the Central government to 350 rupees a day from the current 246 rupees.<br/><br/>Speaking to reporters in New Delhi today, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the bonus for 2014-15 and 2015-16 will be paid t...

August 30, 2016 6:01 PM

foreign investment important for infrastructure sector: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that foreign investment is important for India in order to have larger investment in infrastructure sector. Mr Jaitley was speaking to the members of the visiting US CEOs Forum who called on him in his office in New Delhi.<br/><br/> He said, Indo-...

August 30, 2016 5:48 PM

President lauds exercise by Indian Red Cross Society to join Beti Bachao

President Pranab Mukherjee today gave away the awards for the best performing branches and distinguished Red Cross and St. John workers at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mukherjee lauded the exercise made by the Indian Red Cross Society to join the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programm...

August 30, 2016 5:41 PM

Govt decides to fix minimum wages for agricultural workers

Union Labour minister Bandaru Dattatraya said based on the deliberations in the meeting of the Minimum Wage Advisory Board, government has decided to fix the minimum wages at 350 rupees per day for unskilled non agricultural workers. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters Mr Dattatreya said the...

August 30, 2016 5:28 PM

Vice President lauds contributions of Santhigiri Ashram

Vice President Dr. Hamid Ansari today lauded the contributions of the Santhigiri Ashram in health care and education sectors, particularly in the development of the traditional Ayurveda practices. Dr. Ansari was inaugurating the Navathi celebrations of, the founder of Santhigiri Ashram, Navajyothi K...

August 30, 2016 5:23 PM

Thaawarchand expresses concern on safety & security of senior citizens

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot today expressed concern on the deteriorating safety and security condition of senior citizens. Addressing newly constituted National Council of Senior Citizens in New Delhi, Mr. Gehlot said that efforts are going on to increase the nominal ...

August 30, 2016 5:09 PM

India to work with US to secure NSG membership

India has said it will continue to work closely with the US to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Speaking at the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue in New Delhi today, Mrs Swaraj said, India wants to take its defence coopera...

August 30, 2016 4:44 PM

Two years' bonus for central government employees: Jaitley

Central government employees will get two years' bonus which was pending. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said this while speaking at a joint press conference with Coal Minister Piyush Goyal, and Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya on charter of demands of Central Trade Unions. <br/><br/&...

August 30, 2016 4:22 PM

Manoj Sinha urges C-DOT to work hard to end digital divide in country

Communications Minister Manoj Sinha has urged the C-DOT to work hard to end digital divide in the country and find new technology to give world class products. Delivering the key-note address on C-DOT Foundation Day in New Delhi today, Mr. Sinha said, there is need for innovation as India cannot aff...

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