Tag: government
Loan Waiver For Farmers To Worsen UP's Economic Mess?
Having waived the loans of marginal and small farmers -- as promised in the run-up to the assembly polls -- the Uttar Pradesh government may well find itself carrying an unprecedented financial burden in the days to come.....
Won't Interfere In Uttarakhand National Anthem, Song Decision: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said it will not interfere in the Uttarakhand government's move making singing of the national anthem and song compulsory in the state universities.....
US 'disappointed' At Russia's Syria Stance
The US is "disappointed but not surprised" at Russia's response to its strikes on a Syrian airbase suspected of storing chemical weapons, a media report said on Saturday.....
Uttarakhand To Drop 'political' Cases Against BJP Leaders
Political cases slapped on BJP leaders by the former Congress dispensation in Uttarakhand will be withdrawn by the new Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government, an official said on Saturday.....
PMO Discusses Ways To Involve Private Players In Government Housing Schemes
Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra on Saturday chaired a meet to discuss ways to involve private real estate developers in the government's ambitious 'Housing-for-all by 2022' scheme.....
UP Ministers Conduct Surprise Inspections, Find Many Late Comers
With Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressing on punctuality, two state ministers conducted surprise inspections on their offices on Monday morning, only to find many late comers.....
Google Honours Artist Jamini Roy With Doodle
Google on Tuesday honoured Jamini Roy, one of the earliest and most significant modernists of Indian art, with a doodle inspired by his famous "Black Horse" painting. ....
White House Accuses Russia Of Cover-up In Syria Gas Attack
The White House on Tuesday accused Russia of engaging in a cover-up of the chemical weapons attack by Syrian forces that killed civilians and prompted American airstrikes.....
Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations At UN To Focus On Digital Empowerment
Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at the United Nations on Thursday will focus on the empowerment of the poor and the marginalised using information and communication technologies to achieve the UN's sustainable development goals.....
Afghanistan Troops Seize Drugs Worth $26 Million
Afghan troops seized drugs worth $26 million during an anti-drug operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the command of Afghan Special Forces said on Wednesday. ....
