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June 3, 2016 6:35 PM

Sweden best country in the world, India ranks 70th: Report

Sweden has been voted as the best country in the world when it comes to serving the interests of its people and contributing to the common good of humanity. <br/><br/>According to the 'Good Country' 2015 report issued in London, the top ten best countries included Sweden, Denma...

June 3, 2016 6:35 PM

Govt launches helpline for consumers under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today launched the helpline for the consumers to be covered under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The helpline number is 1800 266 66 96 .<br/><br/>People can call on this number to get solution of their problems related to the scheme. ...

June 3, 2016 6:28 PM

India, Singapore agree to enhance scale of military interaction

India and Singapore today held the first dialogue between their defence ministers as they agreed to enhance the scale of existing bilateral military interaction. <br/><br/>After holding dialogue with his Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen in Singapore, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar t...

June 3, 2016 6:20 PM

Centre blames UP govt over Mathura clashes as toll climbs to 24

Centre has blamed Uttar Pradesh government over Mathura clash which led to the killing of 24 people including two police men. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju said there was lapse on the part of state government and it should ens...

June 3, 2016 5:26 PM

Govt invites suggestion for conservation of ground water

Water Resources Ministry has invited suggestion on draft national water framework bill and model bill for conservation, protection, regulation and management of ground water. <br/><br/>The Ministry has uploaded the bill on its website, www.mowr.gov.in. The National Water Framework Bill p...

June 3, 2016 5:02 PM

Govt to integrate rivers to boost inland water ways

The government has decided to integrate rivers to boost inland water ways. The development of inland water ways will also reduce the logistic costs. <br/><br/>Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Mr. Nitin Gadkari said this while addressing a Video-link Press Confe...

June 3, 2016 5:01 PM

NHRC seeks report on radiation from mobile phone towers

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has issued notices to Union Information Technology and Health Ministry over the allegations that mobile phone towers near the residential areas are emitting radiations and hazardous to the health of human beings. <br/><br/>Taking cognizance of the c...

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