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April 6, 2016 10:59 AM

Focus on multi-pronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access: Goyal

Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said the Government is focusing on a multi-pronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access. Addressing a function in New Delhi, Mr Goyal said, the overall strategy includes a focus on enhancing energy efficiency, thrust on renewable energy and ensuring sustain...

April 6, 2016 10:56 AM

Sri Lanka to release 99 Indian fishermen caught in last two months

Sri Lankan government has decided to release the 99 Indian fishermen who were caught by its Navy over the last two months on charges of violating the International Maritime Boundary and poaching in Sri Lankan waters.<br/>According to an official of the Indian High Commission, release of the fi...

April 6, 2016 8:18 AM

BJP celebrating foundation day today

BJP is celebrating its foundation day today. State party units will organise functions to mark the occasion. Party president Amit Shah will address a gathering in New Delhi. It was on this day in 1980 that BJP was formed as a separate party.

April 6, 2016 8:15 AM

J&K: Militant killed in encounter in Pulwama

In Jammu & Kashmir, one militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district. The slain militant has been identified as Bilal Ahmed Bhat of Hizbul Mujahideen. <br/><br/>The security forces launched search operation yesterday following specific input that milit...

April 6, 2016 8:01 AM

UN chief praises Indian peacekeepers' commitment, discipline

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently. Mr Ban appreciated strong support of India to UN Peacekeeping, which is the second largest at 7,695 troops among all UN troop contributors. <br/><br/>He admired the commitment, discipline and quality of Indian...

April 6, 2016 7:42 AM

PM launches Stand up India scheme for SC/ST, women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Stand-up India scheme to give a push to government's financial inclusion programme. Under the scheme, 1.25 lakh bank branches will provide loans up to 1 crore rupees to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.<br/><br/>Explaining the contours of S...

April 6, 2016 7:28 AM

Focus on multi-pronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access: Goyal

Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said the Government is focusing on a multi-pronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access. Addressing a function in New Delhi, Mr Goyal said, the overall strategy includes a focus on enhancing energy efficiency, thrust on renewable energy and ensuring sustain...

April 6, 2016 7:26 AM

UN chief praise Indian peacekeepers' commitment, discipline

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recently. Mr Ban appreciated strong support of India to UN Peacekeeping, which is the second largest at 7,695 troops among all UN troop contributors. <br/><br/>He admired the commitment, discipline and quality of Indian...

April 6, 2016 6:52 AM

Union Minister Gangwar inaugurates three mega projects in Nagaland

Union Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the Apparel and Garment making Centre at District Industries Centre Complex in Dimapur, Nagaland yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gangwar termed apparel and garment making as an ambitious project and expressed happiness t...

April 6, 2016 6:51 AM

SBI declares Chhagan Bhujbal, family members wilful defaulter

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal&apos;s family members have been declared as wilful defaulter by the State Bank of India. A public notice has been issued for auction of Bhujbal family&apos;s company Armstrong Energy Private Limited in Nashik. Names of Bhujbal&apos;s nephew Samir Bhujbal and his son...

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