Modi government defers national polio immunisation programme
NEW DELHI: The National Polio immunisation programme, as part of which children in the age group of 0-5 years are administered polio drops, has been deferred “till further notice” by the Narendra Modi government (Centre) citing “unforeseen activities”. The National Immunisation Day (NID), commonly known as Pulse Polio Immunisation programme, was scheduled for January 17 […]
Supreme Court stays implementation of 3 new farm laws, sets up panel to resolve impasse
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Tuesday stayed the implementation of controversial new farm laws till further orders and decided to set up a 4-member committee to resolve the impasse over them between the Narendra Modi government (Centre) and farmers’ unions protesting at Delhi borders. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice […]
New parliament construction to start soon as heritage panel gives its nod
NEW DELHI: A 14-member heritage panel on Monday gave its approval for construction of a new parliament building under the government’s ambitious Central Vista redevelopment plan, paving the way for the work to start in the next few days. The nod by the Heritage Conservation Committee came nearly a week after the Supreme Court asked […]
Narendra Modi government wants Serum Institute to lower price of AstraZeneca vaccine
By Neha Arora & Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government (government of India) has been negotiating with the Serum Institute of India to bring down the price of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, people close to the matter said, delaying the roll-out of the country’s immunisation programme. India’s drug regulator has approved emergency use of the […]
Traders’ body asks Modi government to ban WhatsApp, Facebook over new privacy policy
NEW DELHI: Traders’ body CAIT on Sunday wrote to Information and Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad demanding that the Narendra Modi government restrict WhatsApp from implementing its new privacy policy or impose a ban on the messaging app and its parent company Facebook. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) claimed that through the new […]
Modi government set aside Rs 59,000 crore for scholarships to backward classes in Assam
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said the Narendra Modi government (central government) has earmarked Rs 59,000 crore for scholarships to backward classes in Assam over a period of five years. Reviewing implementation of various schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with officials […]
Modi government buys 531 lakh tonnes paddy till January 8 at MSP for over Rs 1 lakh crore
NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government (Centre or government of India) has procured 531.22 lakh tonnes of paddy so far during this kharif marketing season from over 70 lakh farmers at MSP, costing a little over Rs 1 lakh crore, amid the ongoing protest by farmers at Delhi borders seeking repeal of three new farm […]
Modi government-farmers meeting ends; Next round of talks likely on January 15
NEW DELHI: The eighth round of talks between the Narendra Modi government and representatives of protesting unions ended without any outcome on Friday and the next meeting is likely to take place on January 15, sources said. Sticking to their key demand of the repeal of three farm laws to end their protest, farmer leaders […]
Bird flu: Modi government asks all states to be prepared for any eventuality
NEW DELHI:The Narendra Modi (Centre) on Thursday said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations. They have also been asked […]
Modi government wants to privatise farm sector: Kamal Nath
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Congress president on Thursday alleged that the Centre wants to privatise the farm sector with its three new agri-marketing laws, which are being opposed by thousands of cultivators. Talking to reporters here while announcing the launch of his party’s protest against the government and an awakening drive for farmers which will continue […]
Supreme Court seeks response of Modi government on PIL against three farm laws
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Wednesday sought response of the Narendra Modi government (Centre) on a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of newly enacted three farm laws on grounds including that Parliament lacked power to make legislations on the subject. The plea also raised questions over the validity of ‘the Constitution (3rd Amendment Act) of […]
Modi government plans product specific warehouses around ports, waterways
NEW DELHI: In a major step towards strengthening port infrastructure, the Narendra Modi government proposes to create product specific warehouses at various major and non-major ports across the country. The proposed warehouses will cater to a host of products such as cement, electronic products, pharmaceuticals, auto spares parts and components. They will also be equipped […]
Telangana seeks funds from Modi government for handlooms, textiles
HYDERABAD: Telangana’s Industry Minister K.T. Rama Rao has urged the Narendra Modi government (Centre) to allocate funds in the Union Budget 2021-22 for development of handlooms and textiles in the state. In a letter to Union Textiles Minister Smriti Z. Irani, he sought funds for the development of the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, and sanction […]
Nitish Kumar requests Civil Aviation Minister to begin night operations at Darbhanga airport
PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to enable night operations at the newly-opened Darbhanga airport. Darbhanga airport, which began operations on November 8, does not have facilities for night landing and take-off. In a letter to Puri, a copy of which is with IANS, Nitish Kumar […]
Modi government invites EoI for strategic sale of Shipping Corporation
NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government (Centre) has expanded its strategic disinvestment plan for current fiscal initiating the sell-off plan for Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) by inviting expression of interest from potential interested parties. The government proposes to sell its entire shareholding of 63.75 per cent in the listed entity to a buyer […]
We need more funds from Modi government to repair highways due to floods: Yediyurappa
BENGALURU: Karnataka on Saturday appealed to union minister of Road Transport & Highways, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari to release adequate grants to take up flood damage repair works as Karnataka has suffered severe damages to infrastructure including National Highways. For the last one year, BS Yediyurappa has come under severe attack from […]