The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to offer 50 per cent subsidy on machines and equipment used to pluck tea leaves to provide relief to the state’s tea industry. Small and scattered land holdings, high cost of labour and production, low productivity levels, and not enough tea auction centres are some of the… Continue reading Himachal govt to provide 50% subsidy on tea-plucking machines, equipment
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Rs 16,484 cr from central fund under Jal Jeevan Mission lying unused: Govt
Rs 16,484 crore from the central fund under the Jal Jeevan Mission is lying unused with states and Union Territories, the government said on Monday. The mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to all rural households by 2024. Water, being a state subject, the states plan, implement, operate and… Continue reading Rs 16,484 cr from central fund under Jal Jeevan Mission lying unused: Govt
Canada to ensure safety of diplomats post threats to Indian officials: Govt
Canada’s public safety department has said it is working to ensure the safety and security of all diplomatic representatives in the country following the circulation of an online video in connection with threats against Indian diplomats, underlining that there is no place in the country for the “incitement of violence.” The statement by Public Safety… Continue reading Canada to ensure safety of diplomats post threats to Indian officials: Govt
Govt may introduce draft Telecommunications Bill in Parliament this week
From Chola tradition to Jawaharlal Nehru: All you need to know about Sengol 19 Opposition parties to boycott inauguration of new Parliament building Costing Rs 2.5 lakh per minute, logjams in Parliament are a costly affair Top headlines: Meta layoffs, angel tax exemption, new Parliament & more New parliament building: PM releases commemorative postal stamps… Continue reading Govt may introduce draft Telecommunications Bill in Parliament this week
NDA partner KPA withdraws support from Biren Singh govt in Manipur
In the 60-member House, the KPA has two MLAs – Kimneo Haokip Hangshing from Saikul and Chinlunthang from Singhat. NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) on Sunday announced withdrawal of support from the N Biren Singh government in Manipur. In a letter to Governor Anusuiya Uikey, KPA president Tongmang Haokip informed about the… Continue reading NDA partner KPA withdraws support from Biren Singh govt in Manipur
Govt to back industry in developing cutting-edge systems: Chandrasekhar
The Government is fully committed and ready to back the industry in developing cutting-edge competitive systems, Minister of State for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekar said on Sunday. India has an exciting opportunity and to make that opportunity fruitful, it should focus on developing commercially and globally competitive technology, he said at… Continue reading Govt to back industry in developing cutting-edge systems: Chandrasekhar
Internet ban to continue in Haryana’s Nuh till August 8, govt announces
Haryana government on Sunday announced that mobile internet services will remain suspended in the Nuh district till August 8. The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in the district remain critical and tense. “Whereas, it has been brought to my notice by Deputy Commissioner Nub that the… Continue reading Internet ban to continue in Haryana’s Nuh till August 8, govt announces
Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests
On the fourth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, the government on Saturday highlighted that the “historic” decision has ushered in peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, while opposition parties, including the PDP and the Congress, held protests demanding restoration of statehood. The BJP marked the day with a public meeting in Srinagar… Continue reading Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests
Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday sought clarifications from the BRS government on a draft bill meant for absorption of state Road Transport Corporation employees into government service. Amid concerns expressed by the TSRTC staff that the bill should be passed in the ongoing assembly session, she assured them of safeguarding their interests.… Continue reading Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees
Nuh police station attack was aimed at destroying evidence: Haryana govt
The Haryana government on Saturday said the attack on the cybercrime police station in Nuh district was aimed at destroying evidence related to a massive fraud unearthed earlier this year. The cybercrime police station was targeted during the violence that erupted in Nuh on July 31. Six people, including two home guards… Continue reading Nuh police station attack was aimed at destroying evidence: Haryana govt