Cabinet approves ratification of 2 ILO conventions on prohibiting child labour The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of two fundamental conventions of International Labour Organization (ILO) concerning with Child Labour. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
NPPA increases stent prices by around 2% Drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has increased price of stents by around 2% after taking into account wholesale price index. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
CCEA approves amendments in Mega Power Policy 2009 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved amendments in the Mega Power Policy, 2009 to push 31 GW stranded projects entailing an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
CCEA approves amendment to New Urea Policy-2015 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for amendment in Para 5 of New Urea Policy (NUP), 2015. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
CCEA allows unrestricted export of all certified organic agricultural products The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved removal of all quantitative ceilings on individual organic products and allowed unrestricted exports of all organic and organic processed products. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
Government launch e-challan and m-parivahan apps for enforcement of traffic rules The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched two mobile applications e-challan and m-parivahan to provide a comprehensive digital solution for enforcement of traffic rules. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
Government announces regional aviation routes and airlines under UDAN scheme The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has announced regional aviation routes and airlines after the first round of bidding under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
Government unveils online vigilance clearance system, e-service book The Union Government has launched the Online Vigilance Clearance System and e-Service Book in New Delhi. It was launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
El Salvador becomes world’s first country to ban metal mining Central Americas smallest nation El Salvador became first country in the world to ban metal mining nationwide. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
IIT Madras, Indian Army ink MoU to strengthen critical technological areas The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify the critical technological areas that can be enhanced in the armed forces. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
Government, NDB ink $350 million loan pact India has signed its first loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB)/BRICS Bank for $350 million to be used in the development and upgradation of district roads in Madhya Pradesh. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
Government lowers interest rates on Small saving schemes by 0.1% The Union Finance Ministry has lowered interest rates on all nine small saving schemes by 0.1% for the April-June quarter as compared to January-March quarter. Administrator Apr 01, 2017 Save for Later
