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July 13, 2016 6:51 PM

Ex Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki meets Sonia to discuss future strategy

Former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Nabam Tuki today met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and discussed future strategy. <br/><br/>His meeting with Mrs Gandhi assumes significance in wake of today's Supreme Court verdict restoring Congress government in the state....

July 13, 2016 6:49 PM

Cabinet approves PMKVY to impart skill training to one crore people

Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to impart skill training to one crore people over the next four years. <br/><br/>Twelve thousand crore rupees has been allocated for it.Briefing reporters in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting,Law Minister Ravi S...

July 13, 2016 6:48 PM

BJP will continue to work for development of North East: Amit Shah

BJP National President Amit Shah asserted that the BJP will continue to work for the development of North East. Attending the first conclave of the North East Democratic Alliance in Guwahati today, Mr. Shah hoped that this group will work as a platform to fulfil the dreams of the youth of the region...

July 13, 2016 6:47 PM

ICDS being completely revamped to address malnutrition: Maneka Gandhi

The Integrated Child Development Scheme, ICDS, is being completely revamped to address the issue of malnutrition. <br/><br/>Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said this today at a conference to review the scheme. She said her Ministry is completely revamping the ICDS as t...

July 13, 2016 5:08 PM

Cabinet approves PMKVY to impart skill training to one crore people

Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to impart skill training to one crore people over the next four years. <br/><br/>Twelve thousand crore rupees has been allocated for it.Briefing reporters in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting,Law Minister Ravi S...

July 13, 2016 5:07 PM

J&K CM seeks people's support to maintain peace and tranquillity in state

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today sought people's support in pulling the state out of violence and bloodshed. She was talking to reporters in Srinagar after paying homage to the martyrs of 1931.<br/><br/>Expressing sadness on the recent killings in the Kashmir Va...

July 13, 2016 5:03 PM

Centre to send team to Punjab to asses cotton crops damage by WhiteFly

The Centre will send a team to Punjab to asses the damage to the cotton crops by WhiteFly. A few pockets of Fazilka, Mansa and Bathinda districts of the State are facing WhiteFly menace.<br/><br/>According to Agriculture Ministry, the five member team will be headed by Dr. S. N. Sushil, ...

July 13, 2016 5:01 PM

New Delhi to evacuate Indians stranded in South Sudan

Government has made arrangements to evacuate all Indians stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba by a special aircraft tomorrow. The Indian Embassy in Juba said in an advisory that all stranded Indians should get in touch immediately to avail the facility. The Embassy also said, additional fligh...

July 13, 2016 5:01 PM

Cabinet approves modification, continuation of PMKVY

Cabinet today approved modification and continuation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, PMKVY as Skill Development Component with an outlay of 12 thousand crore rupees. The decision will enable skilling to one crore people over the next four years.<br/><br/>Cabinet also approved rev...

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