Tag: Central Government
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Kashmir security: Amid crackdown on separatists, Centre rushes 10000 paramilitary personnel
The Centre has rushed 45 companies of CRPF, 35 companies of BSF and 10 companies each of ITBP and SSB to Srinagar to assist the authorities in maintaining law and order
February 23, 2019 -
Suresh Prabhu urges start-ups to boost India’s agricultural yield
Prabhu also said that the central government had conducted an extensive gap analysis exercise to enable industry, service and agricultural sectors to achieve more.
December 7, 2018 -
Garrulous Governor
Common parlance has every gubernatorial appointment being hailed as someone being “elevated” to that exalted position, in the Indian system at least. And the use of that term implies that every such appointee raises her or his personal conduct to a standard worthy of high office. That, alas, no longer holds true with the result …
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December 1, 2018 -
Delhi HC reserves order on plea against Centre’s decision to vacate Herald House
The Urban Development Ministry had said the Herald House's 56-year-old lease to AJL had ended and asked the AJL to vacate the premises by November 15.
November 22, 2018 -
India’s déjà vu
History has a tendency of repeating its worst aspects. This appears particularly true for us; headlines in India do not change ~ year after year. Be it the news ‘Saina Nehwal loses in the finals’ or ‘Dozens killed in train tragedy’ or that ‘Development of Indian fighter aircraft/battle tank would take a few more years’; …
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November 6, 2018 -
Delhi BJP president launches multi-pronged attack on AAP
Tiwari said the condition of Delhi had become pathetic due to the obstinate attitude of Chief Minister.
October 19, 2018 -
Centre working on time-bound eradication of manual scavenging
Union Social Justice Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot on Thursday said the Centre was keen on eradicating manual scavenging in a time-bound manner, urging states to implement the relevant law in letter and spirit. Gehlot also asked state governments to take steps for total mechanisation of septic tanks and sewers to prevent deaths during manual scavenging, …
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October 11, 2018 -
Don’t treat Nepalese Gorkhas as illegal migrants: Centre
The Centre has told the Assam government that members of the Gorkha community should not be treated as “illegal migrants” and only individuals who have come from specified territories included in Bangladesh before commencement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1985 can be referred to the Foreigners Tribunals if they are not Indian citizens. According to …
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October 10, 2018 -
BJP slams Opp for false propaganda
BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi, briefing newspersons at the party’s headquarters here, sought to underline that the Central government had no hand in increasing the price of fuel.
October 9, 2018 -
Hills erupt as Binoy debarred in Delhi
Mr Tamang, who had gone to Delhi on Saturday, was to attend the programme in the NCUI auditorium and convention centre in South Delhi to mark the day.
October 8, 2018 -
Centre slashes fuel prices by Rs 2.50 per litre, some BJP-ruled states follow suit
Maharashtra, UP, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura announced a Rs 2.50 cut in VAT on the fuels
October 5, 2018 -
Arun Jaitley announces Rs 2.50 cut on fuel prices, Centre appeals to states to lower taxes
The finance minister said the excise duty cut would have an impact of Rs 10,500 crore on the central government's tax revenues.
October 4, 2018 -
AFSPA extended in Arunachal Pradesh’s three districts for 6 months
According to a Home Ministry official, the decision was taken following a review of the law and order situation in the state's three districts and the eight police station.
October 3, 2018 -
Odisha CM slams Centre, says empty vessels make most noise
Patnaik, who is the president of the ruling BJD in the state, said the NDA government has not been able to live up to the expectations of people.
October 2, 2018 -
Centre to help Mizoram in improving connectivity: PM Modi
Rajasekheran also sought the Centre's support for upgrading the Kawnpui-Durtlang-Aizawl Road and Sairang-Tuipuibari Road maintained by the BRO.
September 26, 2018 -
Constitutional issues of Scheduled Tribes
According to a recent judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the scheduled tribe status of a person is state specific, except for the Central Government and the Union Territory of Delhi. In this context another important issue craves attention. Tribals constitute a little more than 10 per cent of the country’s population. Historically they are …
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September 19, 2018 -
Delhi HC to hear plea seeking formula of petrol pricing on Wednesday
The petitioner has sought a directive to the Central government to fix a "fair price" of petrol and diesel in line with the Essential Commodities Act.
September 18, 2018