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July 26, 2015 7:47 AM

PM Modi condoles death of BJD MP Kalpataru Das

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Biju Janata Dal MP Kalpataru Das. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, he is pained to hear about the passing away of Rajya Sabha Member Kalpataru Das. He said that Das was actively involved in social work and was extremely passionate about Odisha's p...

July 26, 2015 7:47 AM

Former PM Deve Gowda to launch hunger strike in New Delhi tomorrow

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda will launch a hunger strike in New Delhi tomorrow to highlight the problems being faced by farmers, amid rising numbers of suicides by them, including in his home state Karnataka. The JD(S) leader will seek a special package for farmers and a thorough discussion i...

July 26, 2015 7:33 AM

PM Modi to share his thoughts in AIR's 'Mann Ki Baat programme' today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the nation in the Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio at 11 AM today. In the 10th edition of the programme, he will share his thoughts on a variety of issues.<br/> <br/>The programme will be broadcast on the entire network o...

July 25, 2015 9:44 PM

Women's strength in armed forces to be increased: Defence Minister

Defence Minister, Manohar Parikar plans to increase participation of women in defence forces and also increase their number in armed forces which presently stands at 3298 only.<br/><br/> Mr. Pariker and Punjab Chief Minister inaugurated "Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute ...

July 25, 2015 9:28 PM

PM inaugurates Deen Dayal Upadhya Gram Jyoti Yojana in Patna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated NDA government's Deen Dayal Upadhya Gram Jyoti Yojana in Patna today. Through the scheme, the Centre aims to provide uninterrupted electricity supply to each rural household across the nation by 2022. The elements of agricultural and non-agricultural fee...

July 25, 2015 9:19 PM

Centre rushes team of experts to Assam to tackle outbreak of JE

Health Ministry is rushing a team of experts to Assam to deal with recent outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis, JE.<br/><br/>So far 66 deaths and 365 JE positive cases have been reported from different districts of the State. <br/><br/>Maximum number of deaths were reported from...

July 25, 2015 9:18 PM

EAM Sushma Swaraj hosts Eid Milan programme

Celebrating the spirit of peace and harmony after the Holy month of Ramzan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday hosted Eid Milan programme in New Delhi. It was attended by the Heads of Missions from different countries and senior officials of the Ministry. <br/><br/>Pakis...

July 25, 2015 9:13 PM

IIS officer Tara Singh passes away

Mr. Tara Singh, an officer of Indian Information Service, serving as Assistant Director, Press Information Bureau, Shimla died Saturday morning after brief illness.<br/><br/>1960 born Tara Singh joined this service in 1987 and during his tenure besides PIB he also worked in various units...

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