Tag: States
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Centre, states need to come together for better healthcare: Arun Jaitley
The Finance Minister added that the Centre has increased revenue for the healthcare sector every year but the challenge remains proper implementation of funds.
November 29, 2018 -
SC seeks details of cases against MPs, MLAs
The top court also asked states/UTs and Registrars General of all high courts to place before it the "precise number" of pending cases required to be transferred to the special courts meant to deal exclusively with cases involving lawmakers.
September 13, 2018 -
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in 16 states in next two days: NDMA
Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in 16 states, including Kerala, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, in next two days with fishermen are advised not to venture in central Arabian Sea, the NDMA said on Saturday.
August 11, 2018 -
Omar Abdullah in favour of stronger states for a strong nation
National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday spoke on the need for stronger states for a strong nation. He is on a two-day visit to West Bengal. Addressing a conference in Kolkata on Saturday, Omar said the current problems of the Indian Union could be traced back to states weakened in the recent past. …
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July 28, 2018 -
SC asks states to implement act on rights of persons with disabilities
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked all states and union territories (UTs) to implement within three months, the 2016 Act on the rights of persons with disabilities. A division bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice S. Abdul Nazeer asked states and UTs to file reports regarding compliance of provisions of the Rights of Persons …
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January 25, 2018 -
Give details of money under Nirbhaya Fund: SC to States, UTs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and union territories (UTs) to come out with details of the money they have received from the Centre under the Nirbhaya fund scheme and the amounts disbursed as compensation to the victims of sexual assaults and acid attacks. A bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak …
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January 9, 2018 -
States asked to begin auction of 348 mining leases near expiry
With a total of 348 non-captive mining leases expiring in 2020, the Centre has directed states to begin auction by next year so that successful bidders have sufficient time to seek necessary clearances before commencing operations. “A total of 348 non-captive mining leases will expire on March 31, 2020…it would be appropriate for states to start …
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January 7, 2018 -
MHA raises concern over surprise visit of CMs to states
The Union Home Ministry has asked all chief ministers not to make surprise visits to other states, saying these might pose a security risk to the visiting dignitary. In a communication to all chief secretaries, the ministry conveyed that it has come to know that sometimes chief minister of a state travels to another state …
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December 31, 2017 -
Commerce Ministry in consultations with states to promote exports
A team of officers, led by the commerce secretary, is holding detailed consultations with states to clear the bottlenecks that are hampering exports, an official has said. “So far, we have done this exercise with 14 states. It is an ongoing exercise to involve states in promoting the country's exports,” the commerce ministry official said. …
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July 25, 2017 -
States to decide on teaching ‘Bhagavad Gita’ in schools: Centre
The Central government has said that it is for the states to decide whether they want ‘Bhagavad Gita’ to be taught in schools or not, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply, Minister of State (HRD), Upendra Kushwaha said that content related to ‘Bhagavad Gita’ is already included in NCERT’s Class …
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July 20, 2017 -
States hike social spending after 14th Finance Commission
States have increased their social sector expenditure as a percentage of gross state domestic product (GSDP) after the 14th finance commission award, according to a NITI Aayog paper. In 2015-16, the Centre accepted the 14th Finance Commission's (FFCs) recommendation and the share of states in central taxes was increased by 10 percentage points to 42 …
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June 11, 2017 -
Display foodgrain subsidy at ration shops, Centre tells states
State governments should display at PDS shops the foodgrain subsidy borne by both the Centre and states that will prevent the latter from hijacking the credit for selling highly-subsidised grains to the poor, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said today. Wheat and rice are being sold through PDS (public distribution system) shops, also known as …
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April 24, 2017 -
Niti Aayog asks states to proactively implement reforms
Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has asked states to play a proactive role in enacting reforms relating to state subjects, especially land leasing. Panagariya, who was speaking at 'National Workshop on Status of Land Leasing Reform and Way Forward' also recalled the pro-reform views of various states in the meeting held in the past which …
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April 19, 2017 -
SC seeks response from Centre, states on farmers’ suicides
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the central and state governments, union territories administrations and the Reserve Bank of India on the reasons for the "sensitive matter" of farmers' suicide. Describing the issue as a sensitive matter affecting the farmers across the country, the bench of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar and Justice …
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January 27, 2017 -
SC seeks response from Centre, states on farmers’ suicides
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the central and state governments, union territories administrations and the Reserve Bank of India on the reasons for the "sensitive matter" of farmers' suicide. Describing the issue as a sensitive matter affecting the farmers across the country, the bench of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar and Justice …
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January 27, 2017 -
Centre, states to list industries for cashless wage payment
Aiming to move towards a cashless India, the Centre and states could soon have powers to specify categories of employers who will have to pay wages either through cheques or by crediting the amount directly into the workers’ bank account. “Government is ready with the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2016 which seeks to empower …
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December 4, 2016