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May 30, 2016 5:01 PM

Maneka Gandhi releases Draft Trafficking of Persons Bill

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi today released the Draft Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill 2016 in New Delhi.<br/><br/>The new bill aims to check human trafficking by unifying several existing laws, meting out tougher punishment fo...

May 30, 2016 4:48 PM

FM says his Japan visit aims to take India growth story forward

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said his visit to Japan is aimed at taking India growth story forward with investors so as to make them invest in a host of sectors, including infrastructure.<br/><br/>Speaking on the sidelines of Future of Asia conference in Tokyo Mr.Jaitley said ther...

May 30, 2016 2:44 PM

Jual Oram calls for preservation of tribal languages

The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram has called for preservation of tribal languages throughout the country. He observed that despite getting educated and developed, most of the tribal communities are gradually forgetting their consonant dialect. <br/><br/>Mr. Oram was address...

May 30, 2016 2:44 PM

Tech based Education in Defence should get importance: AICTE Chairman

Dr Anil Sahasrabuddhe, Chairman All India Council for Technical Education has said that importance should be given to the Education based on Technology in the field of Defence.<br/><br/>He said that we should also think of future technology. He was speaking as a Chief Guest at the Convoc...

May 30, 2016 2:44 PM

Haryana govt submits Parkash Singh Committee report to HC

Haryana government today submitted Parkash Singh Committee report to Punjab and Haryana High Court.<br/><br/>The Committee was constituted to probe the acts of omission and commission during the Jat rerservation stir.<br/><br/>The Punjab and Haryana High Court had granted int...

May 30, 2016 2:44 PM

African Students protests at Jantar Mantar against attacks

Association of African Students in India and African nationals living in New Delhi today protested at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital against the increasing number of racial attacks on the community. <br/><br/>The protest march was led by family members of Masonda Kitanda Olivi...

May 30, 2016 2:43 PM

Govt launches National Tobacco Quit line number

Government today launched National Tobacco Quit line number for those who want to quit tobacco.<br/><br/>The toll free number is 1800-11-2356. Speaking at a programme marking World NO TOBACCO day in New Delhi, Health Minister J P Nadda said, 35 per cent of the country's population i...

May 30, 2016 2:20 PM

Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes charge of Western Naval Command

Vice Admiral Girish Luthra today succeeded Sunil Lanba as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.<br/><br/>Vice Admiral Luthra took over the reins from Vice Admiral Lanba in a ceremonial parade in Mumbai Monday morning.<br/><br/>Vice Admiral Lanba w...

May 30, 2016 2:19 PM

Soil health card for farmers spurs agricultural growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the last two years in office, has initiated several welfare schemes for all sections of the society including the farmers.<br/><br/>One of the major schemes is soil health card for farmers.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports on how this sc...

May 30, 2016 2:19 PM

Health Minister participates in cleanliness drive at AIIMS

Union Health Minister J P Nadda will today participated in cleanliness drive at the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi.<br/><br/>Mr. Nadda did sharamdaan as part of Kayakalp Fortnight. He also reviewed the activities under this initiative at this premier institute.<br/><br/>The Heal...

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