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Treatment of persons with disabilities should be given priority
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020 The Department of Disabilities under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment has asked state governments to make available information related to COVID 19 in accessible formats for persons with that disabilities. In a communication sent to states , it is stated that the Central Government has enacted the Rights of Persons wi...
Mandaviya reviews Major Ports to deal with COVID-19 outbreak
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
In connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed situation at all major ports regarding cargo handling, SOP, payment to casual labourers, etc., through video conferencing, with all the Chairpersons of ports and Director General, Shipping in this pandemic situati...
Indian Railways is working 24/7 for the supply of essential commoditie...
Operation of freight trains is continuing while passenger train services are suspended in wake of corona virus (COVID-19) Commodities like Food grains, Salt, Sugar, milk, edible oil, onions, fruits & vegetables, Petroleum products, Coal, Fertilizers etc. are being loaded at Railway terminals
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Due to the pandemic of corona...
Crude oil production lower than target
Monthly Production Report for February,2020
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020 Crude oil production during February,2020 was 2399.51 TMT which is 16.99% lower than target and 6.41% lower when compared with February 2019. Cumulative crude oil production during April-February, 2019-20 was 29471.85 TMT which is 7.63% and 5.99% lower than target for the period and...
supplies of essential products to the people are not disrupted
Dharmendra Pradhan conducts video conference with CMDs of PSUs of Steel and Petroleum companies; Reviews essential supplies and precautionary measures
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &, Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today conducted a video conference with CMDs of all PSUs of Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas...
Labour Ministry Issues Advisory to all States/UTs to use Cess fund for...
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020
In the backdrop of outbreak of COVID-19,numerous measures are being taken by the Government to give relief to workers.To support unorganized construction workers who sustain their livelihood on daily wages, an advisory has been issued today by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State, I/C, Labour and Employment to all...
Finance Minister announces several relief measures of COVID-19 outbrea...
Delhi, 24 MAR 2020 The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Niramla Sitharaman today announced several important relief measures taken by the Government of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak, especially on statutory and regulatory compliance matters related to several sectors. While addressing the press conference through video co...
ECI Defers Rajaya Sabha Poll in View of COVID-19; Fresh Date to be Ann...
Delhi 24 MAR 2020
On 25.02.2020, Election Commission of India announced elections to the Council of States to fill 55 seats of Members from 17 States, retiring in the month of April,2020, which were notified vide Notification No. 318/CS-Multi/2020(1) dated 06.03.2020. After the last date of withdrawal on 18.03.2020, respective Returning Officers d...
PM interacts with Print Media journalists and stakeholders
PM appreciates the contribution of media in tackling the challenge of COVID-19 Imperative to keep the fighting spirit of people up: PM Media must continuously generate awareness about importance of social distancing in tackling spread of the virus: PM
Posted On: 24 MAR 2020 2:36PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interac...
NBRI Lucknow has developed a pest-resistant variety of cotton
White flies are one of the top ten devastating pests in the world National Botanical Research Institute Scientists ready for field trials of pest-resistant cotton variety from April to October
Delhi 20 MAR 2020
White flies are one of the top ten devastating pests in the world that damage more than 2000 plant species and also function as vector...
Ministry of Consumer Affairs celebrated the World Consumer Day
Focus on Sustainability from Food to Fashion
Delhi, 19 MAR 2020
March 15 is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day throughout the world. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India observed this day by organizing a webinar on this year’s theme, ‘The Sustainable Consumer’. The webinar was organized in place of physical event keeping...
Finance Commission constitutes to Review Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap ...
Delhi, 19 MAR 2020
The Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, has constituted a Committee to review the fiscal consolidation roadmap of the general government. The Terms of Reference of the Committee are – · The Committee shall make recommendations on the definition of deficit and debt for the Central government, overall states, the Gene...
ISRO to launch 36 missions including 10 earth observation satellites i...
Delhi 19 MAR 2020
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned 36 missions including satellites and launch vehicles for the fiscal year 2020-2...
Agreement with USA for Supply of Arms
Delhi, 18 MAR 2020
One contract and two Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) have been concluded with the US side for procurement of Helicopters and Self Protection Suite. The delivery of the helicopters will commence from May, 2021. Countries such as US, Russia, France, Germany, Israel, UK are leading exporters of defence equipment. The Defe...
Ministry of Defence – Supply of Equipment to Soldiers
Delhi, 18 MAR 2020
The authorisation and holding of essential items including snow goggles, multi-purpose boots to the soldiers deployed in high attitude areas in Ladakh and Siachen is as per operational requirement of the Indian Army. The acquisition of such items is undertaken as per laid down specification and authorisation, which is an ongoing...