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November 17, 2015 12:52 PM

Govt aims to make oil, gas fields auctions progressive and transparent

The government aims to make idle oil and gas fields auctions progressive and transparent. Speaking on the sidelines of a function, petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan said his ministry aims to make auctions market friendly.<br/><br/>Earlier speaking at a conference in N...

November 17, 2015 12:44 PM

No influence of Islamic State in J&K: Top cop

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have ruled out any influence of Islamic State in Kashmir valley in the wake of terror attacks claimed by the global terror outfit in Paris. Director General of State Police K Rajendra Kumar told reporters on the side lines of a meeting in Kishtwar yesterday that the rate...

November 17, 2015 12:29 PM

Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Samba sector

In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the International Border in Samba sector today. According to defence sources, forces from across the border fired a few rounds in Chilyari area around 3 am today. <br/><br/>BSF troops guarding the borderline fired illumi...

November 17, 2015 8:26 AM

NGT pulls up UP, U'khand on rising pollution in Ramganga, Kosi, Dhela

?National Green Tribunal has ?asked U?ttar ?P?radesh? and Uttarakhand governments to apprise it of steps taken to clean the Ramganga, Kosi and Dhela and check discharge of effluents into these rivers.? NGT had in April sent notices to the two states, UPPCB, Bareilly municipal corporation and Bareill...

November 17, 2015 8:06 AM

Govt proposes revenue-sharing for gas auction

Government has proposed to free natural gas pricing and replace Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with simpler revenue-sharing regime for all future field auctions. Government plans this path-breaking reforms in oil and gas exploration because current rates are considered too low to support explorat...

November 17, 2015 7:59 AM

Odisha implements NFSA in 14 districts

In Odisha, the National Food Security Act, NFSA was implemented yesterday in 14 of the 30 districts of the State in first phase covering 26.33 lakh families. Official sources said as many as 93.35 lakh people would be benefited from the scheme. The beneficiaries would get 5 kg of rice at Rs 3 or 5 k...

November 17, 2015 7:44 AM

PM Modi returns home after concluding UK, Turkey visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home last night after a five-day visit of UK and Turkey. The visit to these countries have opened new possibilities in various fronts for India. During his visit, Prime Minister took part in G-20 summit at Antalya in Turkey. Fight against terrorism dominated the...

November 17, 2015 7:31 AM

Odisha implements NFSA in 14 districts

Odisha government has implemented National Food Security Act in 14 of the 30 districts of the state in first phase covering 26.33 lakh families. Official sources said, as many as 93.35 lakh people would be benefited from the scheme. <br/><br/>The beneficiaries would get 5 kg of rice at R...

November 17, 2015 7:19 AM

BJP slams Salman Khurshid for lauding Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

BJP has lashed out at former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid for criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praising Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Party Secretary Shrikant Sharma said, Mr.Khurshid's comments are insult to the country as he is slamming Mr. Modi even ...

November 17, 2015 7:15 AM

PM Modi returns home after concluding UK, Turkey visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home last night after a five-day visit of UK and Turkey. The visit to these countries have opened new possibilities in various fronts for India. During his visit, Prime Minister took part in G-20 summit at Antalya in Turkey. Fight against terrorism dominated the...

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