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June 13, 2012 1:50 PM

India, Pak resolve to make efforts for amicable solution of Siachen issue

India and Pakistan have reaffirmed their resolve to make serious, sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable resolution of Siachen.In a joint statement issued at the end of the two-day Defence Secretary level talks in Rawalpindi yesterday, it was agreed to continue dialogue on Sia...

June 13, 2012 1:45 PM

Centre committed to strengthen ICDS programme by allocating more resources

The Centre is committed to further strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services, ICDS, programme by allocating more resources. Women and Child Development minister, Krishna Tirath stated this in a meeting with Secretary of US Health and Human Services Ms Kathleen Sebelllius in Washington. Hi...

June 13, 2012 1:45 PM

Centre to bring new law to replace existing Persons with Disability Act 1995

The Centre will bring a new law to replace the existing Persons with Disability Act 1995 to harmonise the rights and facilities provided for persons with disabilities at par with international standards. Addressing the 11th meeting of the State Commissioners for Persons with disabilities, the Minist...

June 13, 2012 1:44 PM

Govt: Nuclear energy sector to be opened to FDI

The government has said that the nuclear energy sector will be opened to foreign direct investment, FDI. Speaking at the Assocham nuclear meet in New Delhi this morning, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office, Mr V. Narayanasamy, however, added that the policy on FDI in nuclear energy is s...

June 13, 2012 1:05 PM

Science Exhibition train currently touring NE states

The 16-coach Science Exhibition train is currently touring the North-Eastern states to disseminate information, particularly among school students, on various scientific explanation and development in the country. The exhibition special train is focussing on biodiversity and climate change, mounted ...

June 13, 2012 11:56 AM

Balakrishnan: Exploitation of human rights by rich people is biggest challenge

Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Justice K G Balakrishnan has said the exploitation of human rights by rich and powerful people is the biggest challenge. He, however, said human rights will never lose their significance and hoped they will grow with their expanding dimensio...

June 13, 2012 11:55 AM

FinMin to review annual performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies today

The Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of Public Sector Insurance Companies today in New Delhi. During his meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of Public sector insurance companies, focus will be to have a business strategy for 2012-13 onwards.A road map fo...

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