GOVERNMENT AWAAZ

Centre to launch e-Shram portal–National Database on Unorganized Workers tomorrow

AMN The government will launch e-Shram portal – National Database on Unorganized Workers (NDUW) on August 26. Unveiling the logo for the E-Shram portal, Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that targeted identification of the unorganized workers was a much-needed step. He said the portal will be the national database of nation builders, the … Continue reading Centre to launch e-Shram portal–National Database on Unorganized Workers tomorrow →

Apurva Chandra appointed as secretary in I&B Ministry

IAS officer 1988 batch Maharashtra Cadre Apurva Chandra has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment. Currently, Mr Chandra is serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare was holding the additional charge of the … Continue reading Apurva Chandra appointed as secretary in I&B Ministry →

Total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-U reaches 1.13 crore

Staff Reporter The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved proposals for the construction of 16 thousand 488 houses at the 55th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). The houses are proposed to be constructed under Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) verticals … Continue reading Total number of houses sanctioned under PMAY-U reaches 1.13 crore →

Anurag Singh Thakur holds review meetings with officials of I&B, Sports Ministries

AMN / WEB DESK UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur held review meetings with senior officials of both Ministries yesterday. The Departments under the Ministries made presentations. In a tweet, Mr Thakur said, we are geared up, ready for a sprint or marathon, depending on the road … Continue reading Anurag Singh Thakur holds review meetings with officials of I&B, Sports Ministries →

Goa Shipyard Ltd to construct 2 Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard

WEB DESK The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd for construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard today. The Defence Ministry has said that it has been done at a cost of about Rs 583 crore. It said that the acquisition is under ‘Buy Indian – Indigenously Designed … Continue reading Goa Shipyard Ltd to construct 2 Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard →

Govt notifies rules mandatory for Drivers Training Centres

SUDHI KUMAR UNION Road Transport and Highways Ministry has notified rules mandatory for accredited Drivers Training Centres. These rules will come into effect from the 1st of next month. The Ministry said, this will help in imparting proper training and knowledge to candidates who enroll at such centers. The Accredited Driver Training Centres shall be … Continue reading Govt notifies rules mandatory for Drivers Training Centres →

Indian Navy inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III

AMN The Indian Navy yesterday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III that would be used for maritime reconnaissance and coastal security. The three helicopters, made by the Centre-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, were inducted at the Indian Naval Station (INS) Dega, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), in Visakhapatnam, an official statement said. These helicopters are … Continue reading Indian Navy inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III →

Transgender persons to get Rs 1500 each to meet basic needs in view of COVID pandemic

BY SUDHIR KUMAR Government of India has decided to provide assistance of Rs 1500 to each Transgender person as immediate support to meet their basic requirements in view of COVID pandemic. According to Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry this financial assistance will help the Transgender community to meet their day-to-day needs. It has asked NGOs … Continue reading Transgender persons to get Rs 1500 each to meet basic needs in view of COVID pandemic →

Prakash Javadekar tests positive for COVID -19

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has tested positive for COVID -19. He has urged all those who have come in contact with him in the last 2-3 days to get tested.

Lt Gen Manjinder Singh takes over as Chief of Staff, Western Command

STAFF REPORTER Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal today took over as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Command. After taking over the charge, he laid a wreath at ‘Veer Smriti’ and paid homage to the martyrs of Western Command. General Manjinder Singh is an alumnus of Sainik School Kapurthala, National … Continue reading Lt Gen Manjinder Singh takes over as Chief of Staff, Western Command →