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January 26, 2016 5:47 PM

No question mark on freedom of expression, says L K Advani

Amid talks of intolerance, senior BJP leader L K Advani today said there is no question mark on the freedom of expression in the country. Talking to media after a flag-hoisting ceremony at his residence on the occasion of Republic Day in New Delhi, Mr. Advani said, the right to freedom of expression...

January 26, 2016 5:22 PM

E-tender must from April 1 for govt purchases above Rs 2 lakh

All central ministries and public sector units will have to float e-tenders from April 1 for procuring goods and services above Rs 2 lakh . By this government aims to bring transparency in government purchases. <br/><br/>At present, e-procurement is mandatory for purchases of 5 lakh rupe...

January 26, 2016 4:34 PM

Arundhati Bhattacharya appointed chairperson of IIM Sambalpur

State Bank of India chief Arundhati Bhattacharya has been appointed as the chairperson of the Society and Board of Governors of IIM Sambalpur. An official release said she will remain the Chairperson for next five years. She is the first woman to lead an India-based Fortune-500 company and joined th...

January 26, 2016 4:26 PM

Parl panel to visit Rajasthan, Maharashtra tomorrow

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice will visit Rajasthan and Maharashtra from tomorrow. It consists of ten MPs from Rajya Sabha and 20 MPs from Lok Sabha. An official release said, the Committee will visit several organizations like Rajasthan Electro...

January 26, 2016 2:14 PM

Several states plan startup policy to promote entrepreneurs

Encouraged by the Center's Start Up India initiative, several states are planning to come out with their own policies to promote budding entrepreneurs. States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have rolled out their respective policies and more are likely to follow the suit. <br/><b...

January 26, 2016 1:53 PM

Govt mulls coastal economic zones to boost manufacturing

Government is planning to create coastal economic zones to boost manufacturing. It will be set up along the country's 7,500 kilometer long coastline covering many states, ports and special economic zones. <br/><br/>Government will provide host of incentives and facilities to investo...

January 26, 2016 1:05 PM

Several states plan startup policy to promote entrepreneurs

Encouraged by the Center's Start Up India initiative, several states are planning to come out with their own policies to promote budding entrepreneurs. States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have rolled out their respective policies and more are likely to follow the suit. <br/><b...

January 26, 2016 12:52 PM

Indian diaspora in Sri Lanka celebrate Republic Day with fervour

Indian community gathered in large numbers at the India House in Colombo in Sri Lanka to celebrate the 67th Republic Day this morning. In an impressive ceremony, the tricolor was unfurled by the High Commissioner Y K Sinha and this was followed by the singing of the national anthem. Amidst waving of...

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