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Rabi Crops Sowing Crosess 242 Lakh Hactare

By | November 22, 2015

Press release by Ministry of Agriculture of Govt of India on 20-November, 2015            As per preliminary reports received from the fields. The total area sown under Rabi crops as on20th November, 2015 stands to 242.16 lakh hectares. Wheat has been sown/transplanted in 78.83 lakh hectares, pulses in 74.06 lakh hectare coarse cereals in 38.48 lakh… Read More »

Smart cities to provide for Piped Natural Gas supply and CNG stations

By | November 22, 2015

Press release by Ministry of Urban Development Govt of India on 21-November, 2015 Smart cities asked to provide for Piped Natural Gas supply and CNG stations Convergence of energy supply and infrastructure schemes in Smart City Plans called for Evidence based smart city strategic plans key for selection in second stage of competition, says UD… Read More »

First Passenger Carrying Train Between Silchar – Guwahati

By | November 22, 2015

Press Release Ministry of Railways of Govt of India on 21-November, 2015 Suresh Prabhu Flags Off First Passenger Carrying Train Between Silchar – Guwahati Through The Newly Constructed Broad Gauge Section Lumbding –Silchar in Assam The Flag Off Of The New Train Was Done Through Remote Control From Delhi By Organizing A Video Conferencing Between… Read More »

Indira Gandhi NSS Awards 2014-15

By | November 19, 2015

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Govt of India on 19-November, 2015 President Pranab Mukherjee Confers Indira Gandhi NSS Awards 2014-15 The President Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferred Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards 2014-15 to 57 persons at a function at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan here today. The objective of the Awards… Read More »

InterLinking of River Taken up on a High Priority

By | November 19, 2015

Ministry of Water Resources of Govt of India on 19-November, 2015 Inter-Linking of River Taken up on a High Priority Government has taken up Interlinking of River (ILR) programme under National Perspective Plan (NPP) on a high priority. The Detailed Project Reports (DPR) of Ken – Betwa Link Project, Damanganga – Pinjal Link Project and… Read More »

Ministry of Mines Invites Science and Technology Projects Proposals

By | November 19, 2015

Ministry of Mines of Govt of India on 19-November, 2015             Projects are invited from Academic Institutions, Universities, National Institutes and R&D Institution recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, for upto 3 years duration in thrust areas such as: Exploration of rare earth minerals. Development of new technology for… Read More »

Toll Free Helpline for Cable TV Digitisation

By | November 19, 2015

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting of Govt of India on 19-November, 2015 Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has set up a Toll Free Telephone Number 1-800-180-4343 to answer queries of stakeholders, including consumers, for seamless transition to digitization . To begin with the queries can be answered in 8 Indian languages – Hindi, English, Bangla,… Read More »

Government Prioritizes International Health Regulations

By | November 19, 2015

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Govt of India on 19-November, 2015 Signaling its strong commitment to the implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the WHO Country Office for India has organized a national consultation on strengthening intersectoral coordination for IHR (2005) and Points… Read More »