Cabinet nod for research institute in Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for the new Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to be set up at a…
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Keep strict watch on hoarders, says Modi
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told authorities to keep a strict watch on hoarders to ensure there was no repeat of the 2015 shortage of pulses. Presiding over a…
Cabinet clears India-Bhutan MoU on technical cooperation
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday cleared a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan on technical cooperation in the field of capacity building, bench-marking and bilateral exchange in infrastructure…
‘Consumer protection bill to redress grievances of online shoppers’
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Taking cognisance of rising complaints of online and teleshopping buyers, the new Consumer Protection Bill, expected to be passed in the coming session of parliament, has all the essential features…
Services sector driving Indian economy: President
Greater Noida, April 20 (IANS) Terming the services sector as the “sector of the current millennium”, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said it has emerged as an agent of change for the country and is…
Cabinet approves expansion of trade agreement with Chile
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved expanding the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and Chile. “The expanded agreement will benefit India as the export basket is diversified with Chile,…
House, health, food for all, promises Chandy in manifesto
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) The Oommen Chandy-led United Democratic Front came out with its manifesto for the Kerala assembly elections, with the motto “house, health and food for all”. The manifesto was released by Chief…
Giant coolers, water melons beat the heat for Delhi Zoo animals
By Archana Rao New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) From setting up giant coolers and mini water pools, to adding electrolytes in drinking water and providing loads of cooling fruit like cucumber and water melons –…
Cabinet apprised on MoUs for youth exchange programmes
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday apprised about MoUs signed with Bahrain, Kuwait, Nepal, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and BRICS nations on organising…
President greets Queen Elizabeth on 90th birthday
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted Queen Elizabeth II of Britain on her 90th birthday which falls on Thursday. “India attaches high importance to her rich and multifaceted strategic partnership…
Odisha CM inaugurates 100 drinking water projects
Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated 100 urban drinking water supply projects worth Rs.63 crore to benefit 27 lakh people living in 41 urban local bodies in the state….
CPI-M says it won’t pursue prohibition in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) While the Congress-led UDF government has announced that prohibition will be in force by 2023, the opposition CPI-M has made it clear that they will not have any such policy if…
Youth Exchange Programmes with 10 countries approved
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposals of Youth Exchange Programmes to share ideas and cultural values with ten countries, the ministry of skill development said. “The union cabinet…
Sonia, Rahul never intervened in Ishrat Jahan case: Congress
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday said party president Sonia Gandhi and her deputy Rahul Gandhi never intervened in any administrative matter including the ‘Ishrat Jahan case’ during the United Progressive Alliance…
Transfer of 58 acres of Farakka Barrage Project land to BSF okayed
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved transfer of 58.81 acres of surplus land of Farakka Barrage Project at Farakka to the BSF for the establishment of its 4-Battalion headquarters. “The…
Cabinet okays ‘Paris Global Climate Agreement’ signing
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of the Global Climate Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP-21) held in Paris in 2015. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar,…
Cabinet approves changes in bill on afforestation
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to move official amendments in the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management And Planning Authority (CAMPA) Bill, 2015….
Have we dug our grave: Left partner lashes out at Congress tie-up
By Sirshendu Panth Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) All is not well in West Bengal Left Front, that has stuck together for 39 long years, including 34 years as a ruling coalition. Upset with LF spearhead…
Cabinet clears transfer of land for Andhra agriculture college
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved transfer of land from the Central Tobacco Research Institute in Rajahmundry of Andhra Pradesh to set up…
10 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Twenty-five lakh foreign tourists arrived in India between January and March, pushing up by 10 percent the total number of foreign tourists, the government said on Wednesday. The figure for…