Press Information Bureau Government of India Cabinet Dated: 21-September-2016 Cabinet approves extension of the validity of Central Orders dated 28.09.2015 in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds and Central Order No. S.O. No. 2857(E) dated 18.10.2015 in respect of pulses from 01.10.2016 to 30.09.2017 The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri… Read More »
Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and to repeal five archaic admiralty statutes The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal of Ministry of Shipping to enact Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 and… Read More »
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters and for the spouses (widows/widowers), eligible daughters and dependent parents of deceased Freedom Fighters, under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman… Read More »
Cabinet approves the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016 The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approval the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The Order lays down a new institutional structure for policy and implementation in fast track manner and empowers… Read More »
Cabinet approves merger of rail budget with general budget; advancement of budget presentation and merger of plan and non-plan classification in budget and accounts The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals of Ministry of Finance on certain landmark budgetary reforms relating to (i) the merger of Railway budget with the General budget, (ii) the advancement… Read More »
Model framework for guidelines on direct selling Model framework for guidelines on direct selling: The Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 offer guiding principles for state governments to consider regulating the businesses of direct selling and multi-level marketing. The guidelines aim to strengthen the existing regulatory rules. Read KPMG September 2016 report [PDF 297 KB] Related Post Model guidelines on… Read More »
User friendly Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps with Tehsil level details released Shri Venkaiah Naidu asks NDMA and BMPTC to take digital maps to public To enable earthquake resistant construction, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Building Materials Technology Promotion Council (BMPTC) have come out with ‘easy to use’ Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps at the… Read More »
Professional Programme 2012(New) Source ; Institute of Company Secretaries of India FAQ on the Modified Switchover Scheme for Professional Programme 2007 (Old) Syllabus to Professional Programme 2012(New) Syllabus as announced by the Institute on 17.09.2016 Question 1 Please clarify which students are covered under the modified switchover Scheme announced by the Institute on 17.09.2016? Ans.… Read More »
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busts a major gold smuggling racket involving smuggling of around 7000 Kilograms of gold worth more than Rs. 2000 crore in last two and half years; Probably, the single biggest case of detection of gold smuggling by any agency in India; Value of gold seizures by DRI in the current… Read More »
Draft Bill of ‘ Major Port Authorities Act, 2016 ’ uploaded on Ministry’s Website for Comments from Various Stakeholders The Ministry of Shipping has prepared a draft Bill “ Major Port Authorities Act, 2016 ” to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. With a view to promote the port infrastructure and facilitate trade and… Read More »