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August 9, 2012 9:36 AM

Rate- cut tops Chidambaram's plan to revive growth

Government has hinted at reducing the interest rates to ease burden on consumers. Finance minister Mr. P Chidambaram said the government was conscious that current interest rates were high and vowed to take measures to spur investment and ease the burden on consumers. Rising interest rates have incr...

August 9, 2012 9:20 AM

Review group set up by govt to tackle Naxalism

Government has constituted a Review Group to promote coordinated efforts to tackle Naxalism in affected areas of the country.In a written reply the Defence Minister A K Antony told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the Group has Cabinet Secretary as its Chairman and its members are drawn from all co...

August 9, 2012 9:10 AM

GAAR delay wont impact drive against black money: FM

The government today said the delay in implementation of General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) will not impact the drive against black money and tax evasion. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said the delay in implantation of GAAR would not have a significant impact ...

August 8, 2012 9:04 PM

House to discuss CAG report on coal bloc allocation

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the CAG reports on allocation of coal bloc without bidding and the Delhi Airport concession given to GMR would be tabled in the current session of Parliament. He told newsmen that the reports were received on May 12 and 13 and had been approved. Chidambaram said t...

August 8, 2012 8:47 PM

Geetika murder: Accused Gopal Kanda absconding

Former Haryana deputy home minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, who allegedly abetted Geetika Sharma to commit suicide, today evaded the police and did not appear for questioning.Kanda, owner of the now defunct airlines MDLR with which Sharma used to work as an airhostess, was to present himself before the c...

August 8, 2012 6:47 PM

Centre okays proposals for Delhi Metro Phase 3 extension

The Centre has approved the three proposals related to the extension of Delhi Metro Phase-3. The decision to this effect was taken at meeting in New Delhi by the Empowered Group of Ministers -EGoM on Mass Rapid Transit System. According to a release issued by the Urban Develoment Ministry, the appro...

August 8, 2012 6:15 PM

CAG report on coal bloc allocation to be discussed in House

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the CAG reports on allocation of coal bloc without bidding and the Delhi Airport concession given to GMR would be tabled in the current session of Parliament. He told newsmen that the reports were received on May 12 and 13 and had been approved. Chidambaram said t...

August 8, 2012 6:12 PM

Govt releases 4 lakh tonne more non-levy sugar in market

The Government today released 4 lakh tonne additional non- levy sugar in the open market for this month. According to an official release, with this additional allocation the total sugar availability in the current quarter ending September will be 51.66 lakh tonne.The additional quantity has been re...

August 8, 2012 4:56 PM

Give priority to drinking water: Govt to drought-hit states

The Centre has asked state governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, which are facing drought- like situation to give top priority to ensure supply of drinking water and make fodder available for livestock besides saving the standing crops. Talking to reporters in New Delhi yeste...

August 8, 2012 10:29 AM

Customs clearance to be available round the clock to boost trade

Customs clearance will be made available round the clock at four major airports and four sea ports in the country to facilitate trade. The new system will be in place from 25 th of this month. The Prime Minister's Office has issued a directive in this regard. The four airports where this round the c...

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