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July 26, 2016 8:04 PM

No corruption in defence procurements in last two years: Parrikar

The government today asserted that no case involving corruption in defence procurements took place during its two years of rule. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said, new Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP) incorporates provisions to ensure the highest degree ...

July 26, 2016 8:01 PM

Centre to distribute 8 lakh seed of pulses to farmers free of cost

Centre has put target for distribution of around eight lakh seed minikits of newer varieties of pulses free of cost to the farmers during current financial year. Minister of State for Agriculture S S Ahluwalia said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. He said, for enhancing the production of ...

July 26, 2016 7:57 PM

Four-Five small leads about missing AN-32 Plane: Manohar Parrikar

Government today said, there are four-five small leads in connection with the AN-32 aircraft which went missing four days back with 29 people on board. However,there has been no<br/>confirmed finding yet. <br/><br/>During the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Defence Minister Manoh...

July 26, 2016 7:50 PM

Irom Sharmila to end fast and fight Manipur polls; Centre welcomes decision

In Manipur, civil rights activist Irom Sharmila has decided to end her fast on 9th of next month and contest Assembly elections as an Independent candidate. She has been on hunger strike for the last sixteen years demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. The 44-year-old activist, w...

July 26, 2016 7:49 PM

Centre welcomes Irom Sharmila's decision to end fast, fight Manipur polls

Centre has welcomed the civil rights activist Irom Sharmila's decision to end her fast and join the democratic process. Talking to media outside Parliament, Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju said, her announcement to fight election and participate in political process is a good move. Ear...

July 26, 2016 7:23 PM

MHA forms panel for exploring other alternatives to pellet guns

Union Home Ministry has setup a seven-member expert committee for exploring the other possible alternatives to pellet guns as non-lethal weapons. The Committee headed by T V S N Prasad Joint Secretary in the Ministry will submit its report within two months. According to Home Ministry press release,...

July 26, 2016 7:19 PM

Govt constructing 73 roads along Indo-China border

Government has decided to undertake construction of 73 roads of operational significance along India-China border. Out of these, 46 roads are being constructed by Ministry of Defence and 27 roads by Ministry of Home Affairs. This was informed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, in a ...

July 26, 2016 7:18 PM

CAG parises govt's efforts in planning and implementing coal allocation

The Comptroller and Auditor General, CAG has appreciated the efforts made by Ministry of Coal in planning and implementing a new paradigm of allocation of natural resources. It its report tabled in the Parliament today, CAG acknowledged the Ministry for conducting auction within a short span of five...

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