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Now on, no cookies, biscuits with chai at Health Ministry
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Biscuits and cookies, the ubiquitous snacks offered in almost every official meeting are now on their way out, at least inside the Health Ministry, which is replacing them with healthier alternatives such as dates and roasted chana!
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Delhi govt increases annual family income criteria for vocational training
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved the Social Welfare Department's proposal to enhance the annual family income criteria by Rs 2 lakh under the scheme of imparting vocational training to SC, ST, OBC, minorities and physically handicapped persons.
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Delhi govt approves rehabilitation programme for 'manual scavengers'
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal of one-time cash assistance of Rs 40,000 to persons identified as "manual scavengers" under the rehabilitation programme of the Social Welfare Department.
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Government to look into changes in disability pension norms: Rajnath
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said, defence-preparedness and welfare of the soldiers was a top priority of the government and that it will look into the changes brought in tax on a disability pension for military personnel.
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Indian Medical Council bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), June 27 (ANI): The government on Thursday introduced in the Lok Sabha the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which aims at bringing transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical educations in the country.
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Committed to values of Ambedkar, will not pull down his statue: AAP minist
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Deoli (Delhi) [India], June 24 (ANI): Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Monday clarified that statue of Dr BR Ambedkar will not be pulled down, as alleged by the Vice Chancellor of Ambedkar University Anu Singh Lather.
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Punjab to organise special programmes on June 26 to take on drug abuse
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 24 (ANI): The government has decided to observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in every district of the state with the active involvement of schools, colleges, NGOs and social welfare organisations on June 26, said Health an
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Modi government has compliment addiction: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 24 (ANI): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury targeted the Narendra Modi government on Monday saying it resorts to "manipulation" and has "compliment addiction", and accused BJP members of being more concerned about praising Prime Minister Narendra M
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Telangana: Public health department accountant caught red-handed taking Rs
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Jun 23 (ANI): Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths on Saturday caught a Senior Accountant of Public Health and Family Welfare department red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 in his office canteen.
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Centre to use digital technology to transform agriculture, double farmers'
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): In a bid to double farmers' income by the year 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is set to use digital technology to modernise and organise agricultural activities in rural India.
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Raj CM Gehlot urges EC to review Model Code of Conduct
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Jun 21 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday wrote a letter to the Election Commission, urging the poll body to review the system of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by keeping in view the interests of public welfare.
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Confident that under Amit Shah, JP Nadda leadership BJP will continue winn
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence in the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda.
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