FINER hails Centre's decision of demonetisation
Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER), the most vibrant Industry Association of the North Eastern Region, has welcomed and supported the move of withdrawing the legal tender status of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000, by the Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Winter session of Parliament witnesses stormy start
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Winter Session of the Parliament opened to a stormy start on Wednesday with opposition parties cornering the government over the demonetisation move.
People are suffering: Mamata Banerjee on currency ban
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said people in the country are 'suffering' due to the Centre's decision to ban s. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes last week.
Swami Ramdev backs Modi's move to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency notes
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Calling it a 'strong step', yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue use of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes.
Withdraw Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes ban: Mamata Banerjee tells Centre
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to withdraw their move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes as it is creating 'chaos' across the nation.
Pampore attack: Omar Abdullah slams militants, centre and state govt
Srinagar, Oct 10 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah slammed the suspected militants for targeting Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building for the second time this year, saying the ultras don't want young Kashmiri boys and girls to stand on their feet.
Centre to extend full support to boost Assam's health sector: JP Nadda
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday said that the Union government is committed to extend all possible support to improve the health sector in Assam.
SC rejects PIL seeking financial ban for Kashmiri separatists
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL seeking ban on central funds for Kashmiri separatists, media reports said.
Resume peace talks with rebels: AJYCP
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS) : Assam's students organisation Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) asked the Centre to resume peace talks with ULFA and other rebel outfits to help Assam restore permanent peace.
Centre to help Assam to tackle flood and erosion problem : Rajnath Singh
Guwahati, July 30 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Union government will help the Assam state government to tackle the flood and erosion problem in the state.
Centre asks states to remove local taxes on essential food items
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): In order to ensure adequate availability of pulses, edible oils and other essential food items at reasonable prices, the Center has urged the States to remove all local taxes on essential food items.
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.
Ek Nayi Subah: NDA govt celebrates 2nd anniversary
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) Delhi is witnessing a special programme- Ek Nayi Subah- which is marking the second anniversary of the BJP-led government at the centre as ministers, politicians , celebrities and other dignitaries assembled at the venue to be a part of the celebration.
Centre likely to challenge Uttarakhand HC decision over Prez rule
Nainital, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Central government is likely to challenge the Uttarakhand High Court's decision to quash President's Rule in the state and will cite constitutional breakdown as the reason for their decision, according to latest reports.
Centre releases Rs.12, 230 Crore to states for MGNREGA
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Union Minister for Rural Development Birender Singh said that the Ministry of Rural Development has released a central share of Rs. 12,230 Crore to the States in connection with the implementation of its flagship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.