cost estimates for 2 J&K road projects revised
New Delhi: To expedite the implementation of road projects in Jammu & Kashmir under National Highways Development Project- Phase-II, the CCEA on Wednesday approved revisions in cost estimates for two road projects — Ramban to Banihal and Udhampur to Ramban sections.
E-auction of pvt FM radio channels ends
New Delhi: The e-auction of the first batch of private FM radio phase III channels comprising 135 channels in 69 cities ended on Wednesday. The Information & Broadcasting Ministry received bids worth Rs 1,156.9 crore for 97 channels in 56 cities, against the aggregate reserve price for these channels is Rs 459.8 crore.
Prez presents Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in recognition of its services in transforming India through the use of space technology and space-based services.
Agriculture Min to launch Kisan Campaign
New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will launch three-month long “All India Kisan Empowerment Campaign” by the Rural Development Wing of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Talkatora Stadium on Sunday.
OROP: differences in agitating veterans
New Delhi: The United Front of Ex-Servicemen Movement (UFESM), the umbrella organisation agitating for “One Rank, One Pension (OROP)” witnessed a split on Wednesday with one of key unit disassociating from the grouping alleging “lack of cohesiveness” and politicisation of the movement.
No neta on Govt ads: SC to hear review plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear in open court the review petitions filed by four States challenging its order restraining photographs of Chief Ministers and Ministers from being displayed in Government advertisements.
disability Bill to be tabled in Winter Session
New Delhi: Right of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Bill which has been given a go-ahead by the standing committee will be introduced in Parliament in the Winter Session.