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October 5, 2023 8:57 PM

Govt is giving more focus to homeopathy treatment at hospitals for convenience of common people: Union Minister Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai

Union Minister of State for AYUSH Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai said today, that the Government is giving more focus to homeopathy treatment at hospitals for the convenience of common people. Dr. Mahendrabhai inaugurated a regional conference of the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy in Kolkata today. He said, homeopathy treatment is available in every primary health centre, district hospital, and AIIMS in the country. AIIMS hospitals also provide homeopathy treatment at a low cost. The ...

September 13, 2023 4:31 PM

Govt convenes all-party floor leaders meeting on September 17 ahead of Parliament Session

Ahead of the Parliament Session from the 18th of this month, an all-party floor leaders meeting has been convened on the 17th of September at 4.30 PM. In a social media post, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that an invitation for the same has been sent to concerned leaders....

August 17, 2023 8:42 PM

Govt is committed to ensure effective and efficient operations of Central Public Sector Enterprises: Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey

Union Heavy Industries Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey has said that government is committed to ensure effective and efficient operations of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). He was speaking at a conference on annual performance review of CPSEs in New Delhi on Thursday. Mr Pandey said, the annual performance review is an important tool for assessing the progress and achievements of CPSEs. He further stated that Ministry of Heavy Industries has the responsibility of realizing the dream...

August 17, 2023 7:34 PM

Govt will provide all kind of assistance to deal with natural calamity in Himachal Pradesh: I&B Minister Anurag Thakur

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said that the government will provide all kind of assistance to deal with natural calamity in the Himachal Pradesh. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi on Thursday, Mr. Thakur said that more than 12 NDRF teams and Air Force teams are already working at the ground level in the relief and rescue operations. He added that any requirement coming from the state, the centre will look into it. The Minister said tha...

August 17, 2023 4:26 PM

Govt had constructed 28,000 houses for defence forces in last 9 years: Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra has said that the Union Government had constructed 28,000 houses for defence forces in the last nine years. Inaugurating the special and composite group quarters for National Security Group near Chennai on Thursday, he said that the Indian Defence Forces Personnel not only serve the people of the country but also help bring peace and calm to many countries through their peacekeeping mission. The Minister informed that the Government ...

August 14, 2023 8:48 PM

Govt making all efforts to modernize Armed Forces with state-of-the-art weaponry & best training, says Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Monday said the government is making all efforts to modernize the Armed Forces with state-of-the-art weaponry and the best training, to protect the country from all future challenges. He said this during his message to soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of 77th Independence Day. He added that the Armed Forces can give their best only when they are provided with the best equipment and training. Raksha Mantri said that the Armed Forces are being trained w...

August 10, 2023 6:09 PM

Govt has limited role in fixing of particular percentage for women judges in judiciary: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in RS

The government today said three women Judges are working in the Supreme Court, 106 women Judges are working in the High Courts and seven thousand 199 women Judges are working in the District and Subordinate Courts. This information was given by Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, he said the government has a limited role in fixing a particular percentage of women judges in the judiciary. He added that in case of appointment of Judges of the Supreme ...

July 26, 2023 5:02 PM

Govt will replace steel barriers on highways with special ‘Bahu Balli’ barriers made of Bamboo: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Government is going to replace the steel barriers on highways with the special ‘Bahu Balli’ barriers which are made of Bamboo. Replying to a supplementaries during question hour in Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that a pilot project on this has started in Chhattisgarh and very soon it will be implemented in other states. He said that Bamboo is not only eco friendly but will also boost the bamboo industry and provide employment opportunities to the people of nor...

July 11, 2023 4:36 PM

Govt to provide aid to set up Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for trafficking victims in Border areas

The government has decided to provide financial assistance to the States and Union Territories in Border areas to set up Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for the victims of trafficking particularly for the minor girls and young women. The homes will provide services like shelter, food, clothing, counseling, primary health facilities, and other daily requirements. According to the Women and Child Development Ministry, the government has provided funding to all States and UTs under Nirbhaya ...