Tag: Central Government
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Pb rejects Centre’s formula for GST compensation
Punjab finance minister Manpreet Badal dismisses the Union govts two-option formula for GST compensation to states, seeking review of the decision breaching cooperative federalism
September 1, 2020 -
Central Government constitutes National Council for Transgender Persons
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will be the Chairperson (ex-officio) and Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment will be the Vice-Chairperson (ex-officio).
August 24, 2020 -
CBI moves Supreme Court, seeks to become ‘party’ in Rhea Chakraborty’s plea
The central government said it wants to be heard in the case in the interest of justice and it will not cause prejudice to any party in the transfer petition.
August 7, 2020 -
‘India’s global strategy in tatters, losing power and respect everywhere’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre
India had signed an agreement with Iran to construct a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan in May 2016.
July 15, 2020 -
DEPwD decides not to amend disability law to decriminalise minor offences
The Finance Ministry last month proposed to decriminalise minor offences, including those relating to cheque bounce and repayment of loans, in as many as 19 legislations.
July 9, 2020 -
Private companies unable to pay salaries must show balance sheet in courts: Centre to SC
Ministry of Home of Affairs had passed an order on March 29 asking all employers to make payment of wages to their workers without any deduction for the period their establishments were under closure during the lockdown.
June 4, 2020 -
Disappointed by paltry raise: Captain Amarinder Singh on MSP hike
The central government raised the MSP of Paddy by Rs 53 per quintal to Rs 1,868 per quintal for the 2020-21 crop year, while the rates for oilseeds, pulses and cereals were hiked substantially.
June 2, 2020 -
PM non-committal on helping states over fiscal woes amidst pandemic: Puducherry CM
The Union Territory had to borrow from the Reserve Bank of India to tide over the current fiscal crisis after sufficient funds, assistance were not provided by the central government, said Puducherry CM.
May 12, 2020 -
Centre mulling requests by states, experts to extend lockdown amid spike in COVID-19 cases: Reports
However, a GOM meeting was hosted by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh during which there was no decision taken on whether to end the lockdown on April 14 or to extend it.
April 7, 2020 -
Calcutta High Court stays centre’s ‘leave India notice’ to Polish student for participating in anti-CAA rally
In the notice, Kamil Siedczynski is alleged to have engaged in anti government activities and thus committed visa norms violation, which the student denied.
March 6, 2020 -
‘Budget consultation reserved for crony capitalist friends and super rich’: Rahul Gandhi
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a two-hour meeting on Thursday with over 30 industry experts and economists to review and take their views on steps to revive the Indian economy on growth and employment.
January 10, 2020 -
Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for onion, petrol price rise
The government says that the price of onion is rising due to unseasonal rain which damaged the crops in many parts of the country. The imported onion will only be available by the first or second week of January.
December 9, 2019 -
Centre to send advisory to all states after murder of veterinarian in Hyderabad
The charred body of the 27-year-old woman was found under a culvert near Hyderabad on Thursday, a day after she went missing, police said.
November 29, 2019 -
Water quality tests fabricated to benefit RO companies: AAP
AAP national spokesperson Raghav Chadha claimed that the report was presented to create an atmosphere in favour of the RO companies and alleged that a false report was created.
November 22, 2019 -
Varsity in crisis
Offensive slogans were allegedly raised and the controversy assumed a political colour. In the left versus right binary, the ‘nationalists’ took on the ‘anti-nationals’ in a debate fuelled by a strident media, that has for the most part lost touch with objectivity, and the social media troll army.
November 22, 2019 -
Include climate change as part of school curriculum: Dushyant Chautala to Centre
Classes on climate change and sustainability should be introduced throughout the country as it would act as the edifice of health, Haryana Deputy CM wrote to HRD ministry.
November 17, 2019 -
Centre gives final approval for setting up Mega Leather Cluster
Once the footwear project kicks off, Kolkata will be at par with Agra in terms of upper and sole manufacturing.
November 8, 2019