Rumour of Salt and Sugar scarcity roaming round the country
Our Correspondents At the time when people are facing currency crisis, another crisis seemed to be hitting them hardly as salt and sugar are out of stock in retail market…
Govt extends use of Rs 500, 1000 notes for another 72 hrs
Government today extended use of old 500 and 1,000 rupees notes for paying household utility bills, fuel, taxes and fees as well as purchases from co-operative stores by another 72…
34 of 77 names cleared for HC judges appointment: Govt to SC
AMN / The Centre today told the Supreme Court that it has cleared 34 names out of the 77 recommended by the collegium for appointment as judges in various high…
IWT: India questions WB’s action in dealing with Indo-Pak differences on Power Projects
India has questioned World Bank ‘legally untenable action’ in dealing with Indo-Pak differences on Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects under the Indus Waters Treaty. Responding to a media query last…
NGT directs setting up of monitoring panels on Air pollution
National Green Tribunal (NGT) Thursday passed a number of directions including setting up of centralised and state level monitoring committees to prepare action plans to address the issue of pollution…
Govt’s commitment to rooting out corruption unwavering: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the people that the government is unwavering in its effort to create an India which will be corruption free and fruits of development will…
PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the US President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his election and hoped the two nations will continue to build on the bedrock of…
India summons Pak Envoy to convey strong concern on ceasefire violations
India today summoned Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to convey its strong concern on continued ceasefire violations along the international border and LoC despite calls from India for restraint. External…
Banks to remain open this Saturday and Sunday
Banks will remain open on coming Saturday and Sunday to deal with the rush of people expected to queue up at branches to exchange their old currency notes of 500…
Old notes of Rs 500 & Rs1000 to be accepted at utilities & emergency services
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that for humanitarian reasons, for the first 72 hours, that is till midnight on 11th November government hospitals will continue to accept five hundred…