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December 19, 2024 3:24 PM December 19, 2024 3:24 PM

Govt working with states to achieve 100% tap water connection coverage for rural households: Jal Shakti Minister, C R Paatil

Jal Shakti Minister, C R Paatil today said that the Government is working in tandem with states that are yet to achieve 100 percent tap water connection coverage for rural households. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr Paatil said that there are still four crore households without tap wa...

December 19, 2024 3:02 PM December 19, 2024 3:02 PM

Bangladesh’s largest conglomerate Beximco lays off 40,000 RMG workers

In Bangladesh, the Beximco Group, the country's largest conglomerate has laid off nearly 40,000 Ready Made Garment (RMG) workers across its 15 apparel units, citing a lack of work orders for its export-oriented garment and textile factories in Dhaka's outskirts of Gazipur. The Company notific...

December 19, 2024 2:19 PM December 19, 2024 2:19 PM

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare Addresses a Seminar on Strengthening Quality Ecosystem in the Manufacturing Sector

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said that Quality control orders-QCOs now cover more than 750 Products to ensure the safety and welfare of consumers. Addressing a Seminar on Strengthening Quality Ecosystem in the Manufacturing Sector in New Delhi today, she said that QCOs will help the co...

December 19, 2024 2:16 PM December 19, 2024 2:16 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw accuses Congress of lowering the dignity of Parliament

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today hit out at Congress after two BJP MPs got injured during a protest in Parliament House. Talking to the media outside Parliament, he accused the Congress of lowering the dignity of Parliament. Mr Vaishnaw said the main opposition party is r...

December 19, 2024 2:14 PM December 19, 2024 2:14 PM

Five Key Rail and Road Projects Evaluated Under PM Gati Shakti Plan: Commerce and Industry Ministry

The Commerce and Industry Ministry today said that five key Rail and Road Infrastructure projects have been evaluated under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan((PMGS-NMP) at the 85th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG). The Ministry said that the projects consisting of 2 of railways and ...

December 19, 2024 2:07 PM December 19, 2024 2:07 PM

Govt collaborating with states to achieve 100% rural tap water coverage: Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil

Jal Shakti Minister, C R Patil today said that the Government is working in tandem with states that are yet to achieve 100 percent tap water connection coverage for rural households. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr Patil said that there are still four crore households without tap wate...

December 19, 2024 2:02 PM December 19, 2024 2:02 PM

Centre allocates 398 crore rupees for the road development projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Centre has allocated 398 crore rupees for the road development projects in Arunachal Pradesh. In a social media post, Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said, the fund has been allocated for 19 State District Road Development projects under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund d...

December 19, 2024 2:10 PM December 19, 2024 2:10 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for adoption of advanced technologies to tackle modern warfare dynamics

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stressed on adoption of high-end technologies to keep pace with changing dynamics of modern warfare. He said, the country is moving towards achieving self-reliance in the defense sector at a rapid pace. The Minister was speaking during an event in New Delhi today. ...

December 19, 2024 1:56 PM December 19, 2024 1:56 PM

Medical device sector recognized as sunrise sector in India: MoS Health Anupriya Patel

Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel has said that the medical device sector in India is recognized as a sunrise sector because of immense growth potential, driven by the country's increasing healthcare needs and emerging market opportunities. Addressing the Annual Health Summit in New Delhi,...

December 19, 2024 1:42 PM December 19, 2024 1:42 PM

Union Health Secretary emphasizes investment in healthcare and education to leverage demographic dividend

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava has said that investments in robust healthcare and quality education systems are essential for harnessing the nation's demographic dividend, driving innovation and ensuring sustainable progress. Addressing the Annual Health Summit in New Delhi, Ms Sriva...

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