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September 24, 2015 7:32 PM

Govt to provide all facilities to disabled under Accessible India Campaign

Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot today said the government will give all possible facilities to Persons with Disabilities under its national flagship campaign 'Accesible India Campaign' (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan). Starting from Mumbai, the programme will...

September 24, 2015 7:04 PM

JD(U) urges President not to give assent to Gujarat anti-terror bill

The JD(U) has requested the President Pranab Mukherjee not to give his consent to the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill,2015 which has been passed by the Gujarat Assembly. <br/><br/>In a letter to Mr Mukherjee, party General Secretary, K C Tyagi has alleged that the B...

September 24, 2015 7:01 PM

President expresses sadness over tragic incident at Mina

President Pranab Mukherjee has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at Mina. In a tweet message, Mr Mukherjee extended condolences to Government of Saudi Arabia and families of the deceased pilgrims. He also wished speedy recovery to injured.

September 24, 2015 6:28 PM

Govt to soon launch policy to boost green cover along National Highways

The government will come out with a policy to promote green covers along National Highway corridors with participation of farmers, private sector and government institutions.<br/><br/>The Green Highways (Plantation,Transportation,Beautification and Maintenance) Policy,2015 will be launch...

September 24, 2015 6:19 PM

Manohar Parrikar asks NCC to join Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today asked the over 10 lakh-cadet strong National Cadet Corps NCC to join the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Speaking at a function in New Delhi, Mr Parrikar said if each cadet resolves to pick up one kg of non-biodegradable waste then the NCC can remove three million kg o...

September 24, 2015 6:18 PM

Sonia Gandhi expresses shock over stampede deaths in Mecca

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has expressed deep shock and distress over the deaths and injuries in a stampede in Mecca. In a message, Mrs Gandhi prayed for the well being of the pilgrims and hoped that the Indian citizen in Mina were safe.

September 24, 2015 4:56 PM

SC to hear Somnath Bharti's bail plea on Monday

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday the bail plea of AAP MLA Somnath Bharti seeking protection from arrest in a domestic violence and attempt to murder case in which the Delhi High Court has rejected his petition for anticipatory bail. <br/><br/>A bench of Chief Justice H L ...

September 24, 2015 4:55 PM

Govt launches contest for logo, name, tagline for Tribal carnival

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has invited suggestions for a suitable name, logo and tag line for Tribal Carnival ,to be organized by the Ministry in February 2016 in New Delhi. A cash reward of Rs 30000 will be given for the winning entry. <br/><br/>The Carnival promises to be a treat f...

September 24, 2015 1:37 PM

BJP asks Cong not to mislead country on Rahul's whereabouts

BJP today asked Congress party to come out with truth and not mislead the country on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's whereabouts. Talking to media in New Delhi, Party spokesperson G V L Narasimha said, Mr Gandhi is not listed for any global meet or the weekend with Charlie Rose conferenc...

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