28 | September | 2016 | The Indian Awaaz

Karnataka defers release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka today deferred decision to release water in the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu till the outcome of the Chief Ministers meet convened by the Union government tomorrow. Briefing newsmen after a three hour cabinet meeting that followed an all party meeting in the morning, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the government decided to follow … Continue reading Karnataka defers release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu →

Congress questions government’s decision to boycott SAARC Summit

Congress today questioned government’s decision to boycott SAARC Summit, which was scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad in next month. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said India should isolate Pakistan in the region instead of boycotting the summit. Mr. Tewari said the South Asia is least integrated … Continue reading Congress questions government’s decision to boycott SAARC Summit →

Possession, sale of imported fireworks illegal: Govt

Government today said possession and sale of fireworks of foreign origin in India are illegal and punishable under the law.The Commerce and Industry Ministry in a release said information about possession or sale of illegal fireworks may be reported to the nearest police station for suitable action. Recently, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion had … Continue reading Possession, sale of imported fireworks illegal: Govt →

PM asks IT Dept to address grievances of taxpayers

AMN Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Income Tax Department to set up a mechanism to address the grievances of taxpayers. Mr Modi today reviewed the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances related to income tax administration and expressed concern over the grievances. Interacting through PRAGATI in New Delhi, Mr Modi also asked … Continue reading PM asks IT Dept to address grievances of taxpayers →

US, China urge India-Pakistan to solve differences amicably

WEB DESK United States and China have urged India and Pakistan to solve their differences over Kashmir peacfully, even as tensions between the two neighbours has esclated after terror attack in Uri in which 18 Indian soldiers were killed. The US State Department said it would continue to put pressure on two countries to respond … Continue reading US, China urge India-Pakistan to solve differences amicably →

SAARC Summit all set to be postponed

AMN The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit scheduled in Islamabad in November this year seems to be in peril after an India and three other members are unwilling to attend it. Sources said that Summit is all set to be postponed with four countries out of eight member grouping deciding to boycott … Continue reading SAARC Summit all set to be postponed →

امریکی انتخبات : ہیلری کلنٹن کا ’پلڑا بھاری ؟

AMN امریکہ میں صدارتی انتخابات میں اب صرف چھ ہفتے باقی ہیں، دونوں بڑی جماعتوں کے صدارتی امیدوار اپنے پہلے براہ راست مباحثے کے بعد پھر سے اپنی انتخابی مہم میں مصروف ہو گئے ہیں۔”کلنٹن مباحثے میں پرسکون اور مجتمع نظر آئیں اور وہ معاملات پر بات کرنے کے قابل دکھائی دیں۔ زیادہ تر ماہرین … Continue reading امریکی انتخبات : ہیلری کلنٹن کا ’پلڑا بھاری ؟ →

Govt approves Closure of Hindustan Cables Limited

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for closure of Hindustan Cables Limited (HCL), Kolkata as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956/2013, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and other relevant Acts. The employees will be offered attractive VRS/ VSS Package at notional 2007 pay scales and … Continue reading Govt approves Closure of Hindustan Cables Limited →

India approves ratification of Paris Climate Agreement

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave its approval to ratify the Paris Agreement (on Climate Change) on 2nd October 2016, the day of Gandhi Jayanti. Paris Agreement was adopted by 185 nations last year on 12th December 2015 and India signed the Paris Agreement in New York early this … Continue reading India approves ratification of Paris Climate Agreement →

Afghanistan: 12 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack

At least 12 Afghan soldiers have been killed at a checkpoint in a Taliban attack in northern Kunduz province. The Kunduz Governor’s spokesman, said yesterday that the two soldiers helped the insurgents enter the base and then joined them in attacking their colleagues as they slept. The incident occurred on the outskirts of Kunduz city … Continue reading Afghanistan: 12 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack →

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