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September 29, 2011 8:17 PM

India to provide 10,000 bicycles to returnees in Sri Lanka

The Government of India is undertaking a project for providing 10,000 bicycles at a cost of 67 million Sri Lankan rupees to returnees, Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, as well as refugees, in the five districts of the war ravaged Northern Province of Sri Lanka.The objective of the project is to c...

September 29, 2011 7:25 PM

Centre reaffirms enactment of National Food Security Act

The Centre has reaffirmed enactment of the National Food Security Act to ensure availability of food grains at reasonable prices, especially to the weaker and vulnerable sections of the society.Talking to news men in Guwahati on Thursday, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public...

September 29, 2011 7:06 PM

PM announces 1000 cr package for quake hit Sikkim

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday announced a financial relief of 1000 crore rupees for carrying out immediate relief works and restoration of infrastructure in the earthquake ravaged Sikkim. He assured that an Expert Team on Earthquake Resistant Technology will be sent to assist the...

September 29, 2011 6:55 PM

Vayalar Ravi urges states to reduce sales tax on aviation fuel

Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi on Thursday urged the state governments to reduce the sales tax on aviation fuel to lighten the burden of the airline companies. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Mr. Ravi said that the state governments have to play a vital role to curb the rising price of avia...

September 29, 2011 6:50 PM

PM visits quake hit Sikkim, announces 1000 cr package

Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh today announced a financial assistance of one thousand crore rupees for the earthquake affected people in Sikkim. He also assured that the central agencies like Border Road Orgainisations will help in strengthening the basic infrastructure in the state. Dr.Singh made...

September 29, 2011 6:41 PM

Govt. to launch scheme to support overseas workers

The Government is contemplating to launch a scheme to provide benefits like resettlement expenses, insurance cover and pension to overseas Indian workers on their return to the motherland. This was stated by the Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs, Vayalar Ravi while addressing a consultative meeti...

September 29, 2011 6:41 PM

Indian economy likely to grow by 8% in current fiscal: PMEAC

The Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, Dr C Rangarajan on Thursday said that the Indian economy is expected to grow by 8 per cent in the current fiscal. He said, there are some concerns about the industrial production which has led to revision of the growth rate from th...

September 29, 2011 5:10 PM

Centre asks states to participate in urban infrastructure development

The Centre has called for active participation of states in the implementation of urban infrastructure development projects. Addressing a workshop in New Delhi on Thursday, the Urban Development Minister, Mr Kamal Nath said there is a need for creating sustainable, equitable and economically vibrant...

September 29, 2011 2:28 PM

2G: Pranab held talks with Sonia at her residence

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today held talks with UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi. Defence Minister A K Antony and political advisor to Mrs. Gandhi Ahmad Patel were also present in the meeting. Congress sources told AIR that the meeting was held to discuss the 2G not...

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