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November 20, 2011 1:50 PM

CBI begins probe into alleged irregularities in implementation of NRHM in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, the Central Bureau of Investigation has started a probe into the alleged irregularities in implementation of National Rural Health Mission, NRHM since its inception in the year 2005-06 till date. The Probe agency has registered five preliminary enquiries following orders of the Luc...

November 20, 2011 12:26 PM

Modified Tatkal scheme to come into effect from tomorrow

The modified Tatkal scheme for booking of train tickets will come into effect from tomorrow. Under the new scheme announced by Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi last week, reservation period has been reduced to one day from the earlier two days. The scheme also restricts the agents from booking the ti...

November 20, 2011 10:12 AM

School students to get free medical treatment in Delhi

Delhi government has launched a scheme under which all school children in the city will be provided free medical treatment and check-ups. Launching the Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna , Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said health check-ups and free treatment will be provided to nearly 14 lakh students studyi...

November 20, 2011 10:10 AM

Govt prepares blue print for 2nd green revolution in country

The government has said that a blue print has been prepared for second green revolution in the country for which eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and Assam have been given a help of 400 crore rupees. Talking to media persons on Saturday at Lucknow Union Agriculture Minist...

November 20, 2011 9:53 AM

Government to provide adequate capital to PSU Banks: FM

The Union Finance Minister, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee reassured that the government will provide adequate capital to state owned banks during the current fiscal. Mr. Mukherjee was addressing the 106th Foundations Day function of Canara Bank, in Mumbai yesterday. Speaking on the fund provision for recapit...

November 19, 2011 9:09 PM

Govt considering many plans to tackle food storage problem

Government is considering many plans to tackle the problem of storage of food. Secretary in Union Food Processing Ministry Dr Rakesh Kakkar said in Chandigargh that said that Government will setup 15 mega food parks in various parts of the country and cold store chain will also be extended in view o...

November 19, 2011 9:07 PM

India, Bangladesh move close to finalise ‘extradition treaty draft’

India and Bangladesh have moved close to finalising the draft extradition treaty. It would facilitate handing over of terrorists and criminals operating on the other's soil.AIR correspondent says, if approved the agreement will pave the way for extradition of ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia ...

November 19, 2011 8:50 PM

Centre announces 6,234 cr package for 13 lakh weavers

The Centre has announced 6,234-crore rupee package for 13 lakh weavers, including 3 lakhs in Uttar Pradesh. This includes 3,884 crore debt waiver and 2,350 crore for a six-fold strategy to uplift weavers during 12th Plan. The package will be implemented from next January. This was announced by this ...

November 19, 2011 8:46 PM

Govt launches Cultural Heritage Young Leadership scheme

Government has launched the Cultural Heritage Young Leadership scheme with the aim to promote cultural awareness among school children and to develop a love for India 's rich cultural heritage.Launching the scheme in New Delhi on Saturday, Union Minister for culture Kumari Selja said that the f...

November 19, 2011 8:45 PM

Nation pays homage to Indira Gandhi on 94th birth anniversary

The nation remembered the country's first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary on Saturday. Floral tributes, launching of welfare schemes and variuos functions marked the day.The functions began with President Pratibhadevi Singh Patil,Vice President Hamid Ansari and ...

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