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July 17, 2016 8:37 PM

UNESCO lists Chandigarh & Sikkim's national park

UNESCO today listed Chandigarh and Sikkim's national park , home to the world third highest peak Mount Khangchendzonga among its World Heritage Sites.<br/><br/>UNESCO approves all three nominations linked to India this session. Earlier 40th session of The World Heritage Committee me...

July 17, 2016 8:30 PM

Railway Ministry to install Solar Panels in all Railway Buildings

Union Railway Minister, Mr. Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone of one Megawatt solar power plant at Amritsar Railway station on Sunday.<br/><br/>This power plant to be set up with a cost of Rs. 8 crore will produce 14 lakh unit power per year.<br/><br/>Speaking on this o...

July 17, 2016 8:30 PM

LS Speaker holds meeting with leaders of political parties

Ahead of the monsoon session, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan is holding a meeting with leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi.<br/><br/>The meeting has been convened to discuss ways to ensure smooth functioning of the house.<br/><br/>During the meeting,...

July 17, 2016 6:24 PM

The Great India Run flagged off

The Great India Run, India&apos;s first multi city marathon, was on Sunday flagged off after a ceremony at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.<br/><br/>The event kicked off with a warm up session of the participating 15 ultra runners followed by flagging off the ultra run and 5 kilometre ...

July 17, 2016 2:25 PM

Heavy rain disrupts normal life in several parts across India

Heavy downpour is disrupting normal life in several parts of country since last couple of days. In Uttarakhand incessant rainfall is occurring for last three days, resulting in disruption of communication on link roads. In Rajasthan, heavy rains have caused death and destructions. <br/><br/...

July 17, 2016 2:20 PM

CBI apprehends DG Corporate Affairs BK Bansal

The Central Bureau of Investigation apprehended Director General of Corporate Affairs B K Bansal in connection with an alleged bribery case of nine lakh rupess at a hotel in New Delhi yesterday. <br/><br/>CBI sources said Mr Bansal along with a private person Vishwadeep Bansal were nabbe...

July 17, 2016 11:53 AM

Provide info on flights at IGI Airport: NGT to Aviation Ministry

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and aviation regulator DGCA to provide data on domestic and international flights at IGI Airport with details of their departure and arrivals.<br/><br/>A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar also d...

July 17, 2016 11:51 AM

Commerce Ministry starts e-marketplace for goods procurement

The Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace for online purchase of goods and services by various central government ministries and departments. <br/><br/>Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move is aimed at bringing in more transparency and streamlining the...

July 17, 2016 9:06 AM

Vice-President returns after successful Mongolia visit

Vice President Muhammad Hamid Ansari returned home last night after his 3 days successful visit of Mongolia. During the visit, he attended the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and held a number of bilateral meetings with leaders from the region. <br/><br/>During the plenary session...

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