Rs 5000 fine on those throwing waste, puja offerings in Yamuna
Ahead of the festive season, Delhi government has decided to strictly impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on those spotted polluting the Yamuna by throwing waste or puja offerings in it.
Sep 20, 2015, 09:59 AM IST
Eco-activists urge government to save Yamuna river
Eco-activists of the Yamuna basin area, from Delhi to Taj city Agra in Uttar Pradesh, have raised an alarm over failure of the state and central governments to control pollution and free the flood-plains from encroachments to save the river.
Sep 19, 2015, 12:38 PM IST
Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital opened for dengue patients
The Delhi government on Thursday opened 200-bedded Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital in Ashok Vihar for treating dengue patients.
Sep 17, 2015, 23:20 PM IST
Delhi government mulling ordinance on rights of patients
The Delhi government is contemplating to bring an ordinance to take action against the hospitals which turn away the patients.
Sep 17, 2015, 23:05 PM IST
Govt may notify spectrum sharing rules in a week
The government on August 12 approved long-awaited spectrum sharing guidelines that provide operators an alternative to acquire more airwaves than only through auction.
Sep 13, 2015, 14:06 PM IST
Contribute to Clean Ganga, Clean India programmes: Arun Jaitley
Noting the Ganga influences the lives of 40 percent of Indians who live in the river's proximity, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday called for generous contributions to the Namami Ganga and Swachh Bharat (Clean Ganga, Clean India) campaigns launched by the government.
Sep 11, 2015, 22:59 PM IST
Government mulls 2% cess on air tickets
The money raised through the cess would be utilised for viability gap funding of domestic carriers operating flights to regional and remote areas.
Aug 27, 2015, 16:49 PM IST
No differences between RBI, govt on MPC: RBI
He also said that RBI would like to see, among other things, as to how banks pass on the benefit of earlier rate cuts to customers before it goes in for another cut.
Aug 08, 2015, 18:00 PM IST
Government hopes RBI will cut interest rate in September
With inflation under control, the government hopes that RBI, which has maintained status quo in Tuesday's monetary policy review, will cut interest rate next month to boost much-needed investments and growth.
Aug 04, 2015, 21:26 PM IST
Govt to sell on priority 27 mn tonne wheat procured this year
The government will on priority distribute nearly 27 million tonnes of wheat it procured this year under the relaxed quality norms through ration shops, welfare schemes and open market sales.
Jul 31, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
Govt brings 39 more drugs under price control ambit
In a statement, regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said "it has fixed/revised the prices in respect of 39 formulation packs..."
Jul 16, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
Allow IFCs to buy projects turning into NPAs: Assocham
Government should allow infrastructure finance companies to buy projects that turn into non-performing assets, industry body Assocham said on Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
Government to extend full support to Posco: Tomar
In the past few months, Posco officials has been meeting Ministers and officials regarding investment in India's steel sector.
May 31, 2015, 12:19 PM IST
Companies Law changes to improve ease of doing biz: ICAI
The fresh amendments to the Companies Law will go a long way in improving ease of doing business, chartered accountants' apex body ICAI has said.
May 14, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
Rajya Sabha approves changes in Companies Act to improve biz climate
As many as 16 amendments were made to the Companies Act of 2013 which mainly deal with winding up of companies.
May 13, 2015, 15:10 PM IST
NTPC, IOC trend down as government approves stake sale
The Cabinet has approved 5% disinvestment in NTPC and 10% in IOC.
May 13, 2015, 13:20 PM IST
Govt withdraws Coal Mines (Special Provision) Bill from Rajya Sabha, amid din
The withdrawal of the Bill had become necessary after Parliament gave its assent to the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015.
May 11, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
FICCI joins hands with govt to provide relief to Nepal
Industry body FICCI Sunday said it has joined hands with the government to extend relief to quake -hit Nepal.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:37 PM IST
India plans to set up urea plant in Iran: Govt
Government plans to set up a urea plant in Iran to ensure long term availability of the fertilizer here, Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Ananth Kumar said on Friday.
Apr 24, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
Govt extends deadline for insuring deposits taken by companies
The government has extended the deadline for corporates to comply with norms to insure deposits taken by them in the absence of appropriate insurance products.
Apr 01, 2015, 20:17 PM IST
