Maha govt seeks World Bank aid for upgrading infra, capacity building

Speaking at a meeting with WB’s executive directors here, Shinde said the World Bank was not just a fund-giving body but is a source of knowledge for developing countries. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday sought the assistance of the World Bank for upgrading infrastructure and capacity building. Speaking at a meeting… Continue reading Maha govt seeks World Bank aid for upgrading infra, capacity building

Congress govt didn’t do anything for the poor for 70 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Congress-led dispensation which was in power for 70 years did not do anything for the poor people in the country. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known as the “messiah of the poor” across the country due to the welfare works done for the… Continue reading Congress govt didn’t do anything for the poor for 70 years: Amit Shah

Jindal Stainless seeks govt intervention to check surging steel imports

According to official data, the Share of China, Japan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Nepal and the USA increased in total steel imports of India in June 2023 as compared to June 2022 Stainless steel maker Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) has sought the government’s intervention to check increasing imports of steel products from a select… Continue reading Jindal Stainless seeks govt intervention to check surging steel imports

Govt to get significant stake in HPCL post preference issue: Officials

Five years after it exited the company, the government is set to get a significant stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) as it looks to infuse equity in fuel retailers that lost money on selling petrol and diesel at discounted rates last year, officials said. The government had in the annual Budget… Continue reading Govt to get significant stake in HPCL post preference issue: Officials

AIIMS-Delhi got Rs 23 cr from govt in 5 years for rare diseases: RTI reply

The AIIMS-Delhi received more than Rs 23 crore in funding from the Centre for treatment of rare diseases in the last five years, according to information received through RTI Act. Overall the Centre has released around Rs 90 crore in funds to several Centres of Excellence (CoE) for treatment of rare diseases since… Continue reading AIIMS-Delhi got Rs 23 cr from govt in 5 years for rare diseases: RTI reply

Micron’s global suppliers ready plans to co-locate, ask govt help

Suppliers of Micron Technology, the memory and storage chip manufacturer that has announced plans to build a semiconductor packing plant in India, have called for extended government support, as they prepare to create a footprint near the new facility. Micron last month announced plans to build a semiconductor assembly, testing, marking, and packaging… Continue reading Micron’s global suppliers ready plans to co-locate, ask govt help

Central govt committed to providing affordable health facilities: Mandaviya

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the 7th Meeting of the Central Institute Body (CIB) of AIIMS and Chintan Shivir at the National Institute for Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Minister stated that, “Chintan Shivir has provided a platform to hold… Continue reading Central govt committed to providing affordable health facilities: Mandaviya

Govt committed to providing affordable health facilities: Mandaviya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is committed to providing affordable and accessible health facilities to the people of the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said here on Saturday. Mandaviya addressed the seventh meeting of the Central Institute Body (CIB) of AIIMS and Chintan Shivir at the National Institute for Health and Family… Continue reading Govt committed to providing affordable health facilities: Mandaviya

Girdawari to assess flood damage in Punjab, Govt pegs loss at Rs 1,500 cr

The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday gave its nod for conducting a special ‘girdawari’ (field inspection) by August 15 to assess the damage caused by the recent floods even as the state government pegged the estimated loss at Rs 1,500 crore. The decision was taken by the council of ministers in a meeting chaired… Continue reading Girdawari to assess flood damage in Punjab, Govt pegs loss at Rs 1,500 cr