Narendra Modi interacts with three teams working on developing and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister on Monday had virtual meetings with 3 teams working on developing & manufacturing vaccine for COVID-19. These teams were from Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd Pune, Biological E Ltd Hyderabad and Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd Hyderabad. The PM appreciated the efforts being taken by the scientists in these companies to come out […]
Narendra Modi inaugurates six-lane widening project of Varanasi-Prayagraj section of NH-19
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated six-lane widening project of the Varanasi – Prayagraj section of NH-19 today in Varanasi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said we are now seeing the outcome of the work of connectivity alongwith the beautification of Kashi done in the past. He added that the unprecedented […]
Utpal Kumar Singh appointed Lok Sabha Secretary General
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday appointed senior IAS officer Utpal Kumar Singh as Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, an official order said. Singh, a 1986 batch IAS officer of Uttrakhand Cadre, will assume charge on December 1. He will succeed incumbent Snehlata Shrivastava. Singh has been appointed as Secretary General […]
Rajnath Singh reviews development works in Lucknow
NEW DELHI: India’s Defence minister and Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed various developmental projects here. Singh visited Kisan Path and Terhi Pulia areas where various developmental works are underway and also took round of the flyover connecting Lalkuan locality with Aishbgah. According to a statement issued by the Lucknow BJP, […]
Amitabh Jain appointed new Chhattisgarh chief secretary
NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh government on Monday appointed Amitabh Jain as the state’s chief secretary in place of Rajendra Prasad Mandal who retired from service. Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer, was currently additional chief secretary (finance) along with additional charge of water resources department. The state government also issued fresh postings for 13 other bureaucrats, […]
Ashok Kumar takes charge as new DGP of Uttarakhand
NEW DELHI: Ashok Kumar, a 1989 batch IPS officer, on Monday took charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand. He took over from Anil Kumar Raturi who retired on Monday after 33 years of service. A small function was held at the state police headquarters here on the occasion. Kumar is […]
Modi government should tell farmers MSPs, procurement won’t be affected: Nitish Kumar
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said the Narnedra Modi government (Centre) should allay fears among the protesting farmers that the new agriculture laws were aimed at doing away with the system of minimum support price or that they will adversely affect the procurement of produce. Kumar, whose JD(U) is a constituent of […]
Chhattisgarh government begins process to employ engineers on contract
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has initiated a process to employ the unemployed youth of the state. The E-category registration system in the Public Works Department is to be initiated in all the construction departments, bodies and boards of the state government. The Chief Minister affirmed that the integrated “E” category registration system has […]
India will become the top automobile manufacturing hub in the world: Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI: Today, the global visions community, Horasis in association with IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mumbai organized the first-ever Virtual Horasis Asia Meeting 2020. Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari graced the meeting with many other prominent political leaders of Asia and business […]
Joe Biden picks Indian-American Neera Tanden to head powerful budget office: Reports
NEW YORK: Joe Biden, who is to become US President in January, has picked Indian-American Neera Tanden, a controversial close confidante of the Clintons, to head the powerful White House Office of Management and Budget, according to several media reports. But opposition to Tanden was welling up Sunday night soon after the news of her […]
Joe Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, ANDREW TAYLOR and AAMER MADHANI WILMINGTON:President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female senior communications team at his White House, reflecting his stated desire to build out a diverse White House team as well as what’s expected to be a return to a more traditional press operation. Biden campaign communications director Kate Bedingfield […]
Six IAS officers transferred in Rajasthan
NEW DELHI: In a minor administrative reshuffle, six Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers were transferred in Rajasthan. Senior IAS officer Dr Samit Sharma was appointed as Jaipur Divisional Commissioner. He replaces Dr Rajesh Sharma who has been appointed as Jodhpur divisional commissioner, as per the department of personnel order issued on Sunday night. Nannumal Pahadia […]
In minor Andhra rejig, Vijay Kumar posted as environment secretary
AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday ordered the transfer of Municipal Administration Commissioner and Director Vijay Kumar and posted him as the Secretary of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department. Kumar, a 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, will continue to hold additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of AP State Development Planning Society, ex-officio […]
JNPT says it is adhering to all green norms for Vadhavan port development in Maharashtra
NEW DELHI: The country’s leading container port JNPT on Saturday said it is adhering to the terms of reference issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change for prior environmental clearance for development of Vadhavan port. The government had in February approved a proposal to set up a new major port at Vadhavan […]
Dr Reddy’s to acquire select brands from Glenmark in Russia, Ukraine
NEW DELHI: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Saturday said it has inked a pact with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to acquire its select anti-allergy brands in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The Hyderabad-based company has entered into a definitive agreement with Glenmark to acquire brands Momat Rino (for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan), Momat Rino Advance (for Russia), Momat […]
IndiGrid inks pact to acquire 74% stake in Parbati Koldam from Reliance Infrastructure
NEW DELHI: India Grid Trust on Saturday said that it has inked an agreement to acquire 74 per cent stake in Parbati Koldam Transmission Company from Reliance Infrastructure. “India Grid Trust has signed share purchase agreement on November 28th, 2020 for acquisition of 74 per centin Parbati Koldam Transmission Company Ltd (PKTCL) from Reliance Infrastructure […]