Germany contributes Rs 630 cr. to Integrated Water Transport System for Kochi City
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) The German Development Bank KfW, mandated by the German Government, has signed the Separate Agreement to the Loan Agreement for EUR 85 million (INR 630 cr.) with Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), said the Germany embassy here.
Committee to prepare draft Ganga Act and submit report within three months
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has constituted a committee to prepare the draft Ganga Act, it was announced on Friday.
Ride 4 Accessibility: Motor Bike Rally in Delhi for Accessible India campaign
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on Thursday that it will hold a motorcycle rally called 'Ride 4 Accessibility', on Sunday, July 24, in New Delhi.
I have sought unconditional apology: AAP MP Mann on video row
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Amid uproar, adjournments and condemnation in both houses of Parliament on Friday over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann shooting and uploading in social media a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday to show security lapses in the high-security zone, the controversial lawmaker said he has sought unconditional apology for his action.
Second green revolution will take place in Uttar Pradesh : Narendra Modi
Gorakhpur, July 22 (IBNS) : In the run up to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Gorakhpur, making promise for a second green revolution in the state and laying foundation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
IAF plane goes missing with 29 aboard
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : An Indian Air Force (IAF) plane with 29 aboard went missing after it took off from Chennai on Friday morning, reports said.
New application process to fast track the allotment of PAN and TAN
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that for fast tracking the allotment of PAN and TAN to company applicants, Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) based application procedure has been introduced on the portals of PAN service providers, NSDL eGov and UTIITSL.
Production performance of Oil & Natural Gas sector for June, 2016
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on Friday that crude oil production (including condensate) during June, 2016 was 2966.54 TMT, which was 0.08 per cent higher than target but 4.34 per cent lower than the production achieved in June, 2015.
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda booked by ED for alleged money laundering
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : The Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Friday, booked former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the Associated Journal Limited (AJL) officials and publisher in a money laundering case, reports said.
Supreme Court rules against demolition of Adarsh building in Mumbai
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Friday ruled against the demolition of MumbaI's Adarsh Society building and asked the centre to take possession of the controversial structure.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of AIIMS in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (UP), Jul 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Gorakhpur on Friday to lay the foundation stone of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the media reported.
Parliament Video: Lawmakers unite to demand action against AAP MP Mann
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Uproar, adjournments and condemnation marked the proceedings in both houses of Parliament on Friday over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann shooting and uploading in social media a video of his journey to Parliament on Thursday to show security lapses in the high-security zone, thus exposing the protected area to public viewing.
Kejriwal visits Una, sounds warning against oppression of Dalits
Rajkot, July 22 (IBNS) : Adding to the waves of politicians flocking the interior of Gujarat in the wake of few Dalit youths being thrashed and shamed in public by self styled cow protectors, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday visited Una and assailed the BJP-run state Government, sounding a warning against caste oppression.
President of India’s message on the eve of National Day of Egypt
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday, extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the eve of their National Day (July 23, 2016).
Suspected ISIS recruiter, allegedly linked to Zakir Naik, arrested
Mumbai, July 22 (IBNS) : Arshid Qureshi, a suspected ISIS recruiter who police believe is linked to controversial preacher Zakir Naik's foundation, has been arrested, media reports said.