Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed confidence that India would tackle the challenge posed by the global trade war with the right mix of policy agility and long-term investments to strengthen the domestic economy. Addressing the celebrations here to mark 150 years of the Bombay … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, April 12 (IANS) Treading a new path, the Kerala government has made a major breakthrough in addressing public opposition to waste treatment plants through a combination of transparent communication, site visits, and community engagement. The state’s strategy was unveiled at the ongoing Vruthi 2025 Conclave, which has not only … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Union government on Friday announced that it has allocated Rs 919 lakh to increase surveillance and awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2023-24. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav shared the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss the growing health and safety concerns posed by stray dogs. During the meeting, Chidambaram highlighted the urgency of the issue and suggested the establishment of a National Task Force to provide a … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated precautionary steps to address the increasing threat of heatwaves across the state. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian, in a statement on Wednesday, said the department has ensured an adequate supply of essential medical resources to manage heat-related illnesses. The … Read more
Chandigarh, March 1 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday gave a clarion call to all political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to join hands with the government to form a united front and make the state a drug-free state. Arora’s assertion comes after the state launched a statewide operation against drugs, … Read more
Agartala/Kohima, Feb 19 (IANS) A High-Level Committee (HLC) headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday approved around Rs 460 crore for the northeastern states of Nagaland and Tripura to effectively handle crises triggered by last year’s flood in the two states, an official said. An official release mentioned that the HLC under the … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday approved the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions’ (MFIs) menace. Confirming the development, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the government had sent the ordinance related to microfinance along with the explanation requested by the Governor to Raj Bhavan. … Read more
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has rejected the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions’ (MFIs) menace. Confirming the development, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the governor rejected the ordinance, stating that the punishment of 10 years and a fine of Rs 5 lakhs is “excessive.” … Read more
