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May 1, 2016 9:05 AM

Seven bills passed in opening week of ongoing Parliament session

Seven bills were passed in the opening week of the ongoing Parliament session which began on Monday. <br/><br/>Parliamentary Affairs Ministry said, three bill were passed by Lok Sabha and four by Rajya Sabha. <br/><br/>The bills were passed despite the row over imposition of ...

May 1, 2016 9:04 AM

International Labour Day being observed today

Today is International Labour Day, also known as International Worker's Day or May Day. It is observed on this day every year to promote and encourage the international labour associations. <br/><br/>The day marks the victory of workers' movement for eight hours of work. It als...

May 1, 2016 8:51 AM

President invites New Zealand to join 'Make in India' initiative

President Pranab Mukherjee has invited investors and entrepreneurs from New Zealand to join their Indian counterparts in the Make in India initiative of the Government. <br/><br/>Speaking at a banquet, hosted in his honour, by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae at Auckland last night, ...

May 1, 2016 8:47 AM

President Invites New Zealand to join 'Make in India' Initiative

President Pranab Mukherjee has invited investors and entrepreneurs from New Zealand to join their Indian counterparts in the Make in India initiative of the Government. <br/><br/>Speaking at a banquet, hosted in his honour, by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae at Auckland last night, ...

May 1, 2016 8:39 AM

Diesel taxis to go off the roads in Delhi, NCR from today

Diesel taxis will be off the roads from today in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). <br/><br/>The Supreme Court had yesterday refused to extend the April 30 deadline for diesel operated taxis to convert to CNG to curb air pollution. <br/><br/>The court rejected a plea t...

May 1, 2016 8:17 AM

Centre deploys MI -17 helicopters to douse fire in Uttarakhand forest

The Centre has deployed two MI-17 helicopters to douse the forest blaze in Uttarakhand. More than 1,900 hectares of forest land have been affected by the fire in the Kumaoun and Garwal region. <br/><br/>The fire raged yesterday even as three teams of NDRF were deployed in Almora, Gauchar...

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