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Government Committed to Transform India as a Global Hub for Wellness Food – Says Union Minister For Science & Technology Dr. Harsha Vardhan

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Visitors: 204 Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harshavardhan today unveiled a sequence of research outcome initiatives at CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru today. The Minister launched the project for establishing an integrated Sugarcane Juice Processing and bottling unit in the campus. The two tons per […]

Science and Technology has Totally Changed Our Lives in Less than Half Decade: Says Noble Laureate, Prof John B Gurdon

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Visitors: 164 “Communication today is almost instantaneous, and this is the contribution of Science and Technology to the world” said Noble Laureate, Prof John. B. Gurdon during the inauguration of 23rd Rashtriya Kishore Vigyanaik Sammelan (Children Science Congress) at the Indian Science Congress being held at University of Mysore in Mysuru today. Explaining various developments […]

Finance Minister: To make health and social security benefits accessible to un-organised sector workers like construction workers, migrant labourers, volunteers of different schemes including Anganwadi workers are one of the major priorities of the present Government

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Visitors: 155 The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that the making social security schemes accessible to unorganised sector workers is a major challenge, which the Government is keen to address at this juncture where the unorganised sector is growing at a faster pace. He said that to make health and social security benefits […]

PM inaugurates International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications, at Jigani, Bengaluru

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Visitors: 186 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its applications, at Jigani, Bengaluru. He unveiled the Foundation Stone for a hospital of integrative medicine. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s inaugural address:- Governor of Karnataka Shri Vajubhai Vala, Chief Minister of Karnataka […]

PM’s inaugural address at 103rd session of Indian Science Congress

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Visitors: 182 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today delivered the inaugural address at the 103rd Indian Science Congress at the University of Mysore. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India.” The Prime Minister released the 103rd ISC Plenary Proceedings, and the Technology Vision 2035 document. He […]

Smart City Plans throw up a range of vision statements

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Visitors: 151 Most of the cities aspire to be clean and green; others to leverage heritage and other unique features Stimulating economic development and inclusivity common aim Aligarh to promote communal harmony; NDMC to emerge as a global bench mark capital city Dahod to be a multi-functional tribal hub; Ludhiana to be bicycle capital […]

“Science & Technology for Indigenous Development in India,” ——- 103 Rd Indian Science Congress Begins In Mysore Tomorrow

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Visitors: 222 “Science & Technology for Indigenous Development in India,” is the theme on which top most scientists of the country will delve upon at the 103rd edition of Indian Science Congress from January 3 to 7, 2016. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Congress tomorrow morning (January 3, 2016). The Union […]

The Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley calls upon the young officers of Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) to maintain absolute standards of ethics and 100% integrity; asks them to emulate the Gandhian principle that even in moments of struggle, they should be in a position to maintain the position of ethics and morality on their side

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Visitors: 274 The Union Minister of Finance Corporate Affairs and Information Broadcasting Shri Arun Jaitley asked the young Officer Trainees (OTs) of the 67th Batch of Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) to emulate the Gandhian principle that even in moments of struggle, they should be in a position […]

Shri Kiren Rijuju presents the Certificate of Naturalization to Shri Adnan Sami Khan under Indian Citizenship Act, 1955

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Visitors: 182 The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju presented the Certificate of Naturalization to noted singer and musician Shri Adnan Sami Khan here today. The certificate has been granted under the Citizenship Act, 1955. He had applied for the certificate of naturalisation and has satisfied the Government that the conditions laid […]

Health Ministry issues Draft Guidelines for Kidney Donors – Invites suggestions/comments

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Visitors: 139 Taking another major step towards easing rules and procedures to encourage organ donation among the masses, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued draft guidelines for Allocation Criteria for Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant, today. The draft guidelines have been posted on the […]

Committee set up to Review Wage Structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks

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Visitors: 165 A one man Committee to examine the wage structure, service conditions, etc. of the Gramin Dak Sevaks in the Department of Posts has been constituted by the Government of India. Shri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member of Postal Services Board, will constitute the Committee. The Committee will be assisted by Shri T.Q. […]

A Number of Initiatives During Last 18 Months for Development of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers- Radha Mohan Singh

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Visitors: 151 The Government has taken a number of initiatives during last 18 months for development of Agriculture sector and welfare of farmers. Briefing about these initiatives here today ,Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh said that promotion of Soil Health Card Scheme, creating more irrigation resources under Pradhan Mantri Krishi […]

English Text of PM’s “Mann ki Baat” on All India Radio

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Visitors: 143 [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3QVEAzq4FM[/embedyt] Fellow citizens, Namaskar to all. This will be the last edition of Mann ki Baat in 2015. The next edition of Mann ki Baat will be in 2016. We celebrated Christmas and preparations are now on to ring in the New Year. India is land of diversities.. We celebrate a whole […]

Text of PM’s address at the Parliament of Afghanistan

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Visitors: 147 Your Excellency President Ghani, Your Excellency, Chief Executive Dr. Abdulla, Honorable Speaker of Wolesi Jirga and the Chairman of Meshraon Jirga, Distinguished Members of both Houses. Eight centuries ago, a famous son of Balkh Province, one of the greatest poets in human history, Jalaluddin Rumi, wrote, “Raise your words, not your voice. It […]

Text of PM’s statement to the media at the joint press briefing with President of Russia

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Visitors: 165 Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Members the Media, Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the terrorist attack on a civilian Russian aircraft and in the unfortunate downing of the military jet in Syria. In this moment of grief and challenge, we stand in solidarity with […]

PM chairs Combined Commanders’ Conference on board INS Vikramaditya at Sea

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Visitors: 166 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired the Combined Commanders’ Conference on board INS Vikramaditya at Sea, off the coast of Kochi. This is the first time that the Combined Commanders’ Conference has been held on board an aircraft carrier. The Prime Minister inspected a Tri-services Guard of Honour this morning at […]

PM’s statement to the media with Japanese Prime Minister

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Visitors: 209 Your Excellency, Prime Minister Abe, Members of the media, I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister Abe to India. It is a great pleasure to host a personal friend and a great champion of India-Japan partnership. No partner has played such a decisive role in India’s economic transformation as Japan. No friend will […]

5 Myths About Chinese Investment in Africa

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Visitors: 979 Viswa Ghosh The first — and most damaging — myth is that China is in Africa only to extract natural resources. There is no question that the continent’s vast natural resource endowments are a big draw for Chinese firms — just as they are for Western oil and minerals giants like Shell, ExxonMobil, […]

HUMAN RIGHTS, YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW

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Visitors: 208 Dr. Pritam Rohila, PhD retired Neuropsychologist, Chair of Oregonians for Peace. He resides in Keizer, USA In 1937, the Imperial Japanese Army killed about 200,000 Chinese civilians and raped many of their women. During Nazi rule in Germany, from 1933 through 1945, Jews and other “non-Aryan” races were subjected to various atrocities, which included segregation, […]

Invite for National Convention on Samaaj, Sansaadhan and Sanvidhaan Bachao, scheduled on 06th Dec, 2015

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Visitors: 159 NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS National Office: 6/6 Jangpura B, New Delhi – 110 014 www.napm-india.org SAMAAJ – SANSADHAN – SAMVIDHAN BACHAO National Convention & Felicitation of Intellectuals, Writers and Cultural Activists 6 December 2015 | 9 AM – 5 PM Gandhi Peace Foundation, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi AN INVITATION In […]

India joins fight against Slavery – Eleven national faith and spiritual leaders sign Declaration against Modern Slavery

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Visitors: 195 GLOBAL FREEDOM NETWORK http://www.globalfreedomnetwork.org/ All-faith call recognizes Modi Government’s initiatives against human trafficking, creation of national anti-trafficking body. Pledge to tackle modern slavery, including bonded labour, forced marriage, child labour& human trafficking New Delhi, December 3, 2015: Eleven Indian faith and spiritual leaders signed a joint declaration to end modern slavery within a generation […]

Alimony laws are too harsh for younger men

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Visitors: 276 Save Indian Family Foundation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_Indian_Family_Foundation Recently, Menaka Gandhi has requested the Law Ministry to give legal validity to pre-nuptial agreements. She showed her concern that women are not getting enough alimony during separation or divorce. However, she is just not in touch with ground realities and what happens in family courts. India's alimony […]

Confidare submits recommendations for amending the bail process

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Visitors: 213 Introduction: Given the ease with which a case can be filed in India, especially against men, what does one do, when faced with a false criminal case and the police is hounding an innocent? Naturally, the person would apply for anticipatory bail and thus approach courts. However, when the very courts use […]

ARE SOME ACTIVISTS NOW SUSPECTED TO BE PROFESSIONAL PROTESTORS ?

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Visitors: 157 N.S.Venkataraman Nandini Voice For The Deprived The term activist is now sending confusing signals in India ,as several people in various walks of life claim that they are activists for one cause or the other or for several causes at the same time. Whatever may be their colour or background, one image associated […]

THE RTI ACT COMPLETES A DECADE BUT YET TO BE STRENGTHENED

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Visitors: 149 Aires Rodrigues The Right to Information Act which came into force on October 12th 2005 is now a decade old. The Right to Information Act was enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. But the manner in which the government is subtly subverting the Right to Information Act is a matter of concern. A well informed citizenry, […]