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August 23, 2015 12:55 PM

V K Singh's daughter Mrinalini joins protest for OROP

Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh's daughter Mrinalini today joined the ongoing protest for the One Rank One Pension at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Talking to reporters, Mrinalini said, she feels that OROP should be implemented as soon as possible. Mrinalini also said, she suppor...

August 23, 2015 12:54 PM

Indian Railway expediting process of installing CCTV in 20,000 coaches

Indian Railway is expediting the process of installing CCTV surveillance cameras in 20,000 coaches at a cost of 700 crore rupees to strengthen the security in trains. The Funds for the installation will be derived from the Nirbhaya Fund, which was created in 2013, after the gang rape incident in the...

August 23, 2015 12:09 PM

I&B Ministry planning to increase number of DD channels in N-E region

With the government zooming in on development and progress of the North-East region, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry is planning to increase the number of Doordarshan channels in the region.<br/><br/>According to Ministry officials, at present there is only one 24X7 channel for...

August 23, 2015 12:05 PM

LPG cylinders for Mid-Day Meal to be available at market price now

The Centre has decided that it would not reimburse the states for unsubsidised LPG cylinders used for Mid-Day Meal scheme. The cooking gas would now be available only at market price. Some states are planning to send representation to the HRD Ministry in view of the additional financial burden of Mi...

August 23, 2015 11:59 AM

PG cylinders for Mid-Day Meal to be available at market price now

The Centre has decided that it would not reimburse the states for unsubsidised LPG cylinders used for Mid-Day Meal scheme. The cooking gas would now be available only at market price. Some states are planning to send representation to the HRD Ministry in view of the additional financial burden of Mi...

August 23, 2015 8:17 AM

Defence Minister Parrikar to arrive in Leh today

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will arrive in Leh today on a two-day visit to Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. During his visit, Mr Parrikar will review the security and border situation and interact with army personnel at Leh. The Defense Minister will also inaugurate the week-long internatio...

August 23, 2015 7:59 AM

FM Jaitley to inaugurate Bandhan Bank in Kolkata today

Bandhan Financial Services will start full fledged commercial banking operations today. Finance Minister Arun Jetley will inaugurate the Bandhan Bank at function in Science City Auditorium in Kolkata. Kolkata based Bandhan got the approval of Reserve Bank of India to start commercial banking operati...

August 23, 2015 7:58 AM

Onion prices in Lasalgaon shoot up to 6,326 rupees per quintal

Onion prices have shot up in Maharashtra during the past two days. AIR correspondent reports, Onion prices in Maharashtra are continuously rising. The price of onion at Asia&apos;s largest onion wholesale market Lasalgaon in Nashik district peaked at Rs 6,326 per quintal yesterday. Retail prices als...

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