Why only few countries growing GM crops?
19 Dec 2017 11:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Standing Committee of Parliament has raised its eyebrows over the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops in the country. In a...
Govt moves to fix prices of syringes
18 Dec 2017 11:25 PM ISTDhirendra Kumar New Delhi: Cracking a whip on private hospitals and syringe manufacturers, the government has decided to cap the prices of...
Centre moving to legalise passive euthanasia
18 Dec 2017 12:08 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a major relief to patients suffering from incurable diseases, the Centre is mulling to legalise passive euthanasia (mercy killing)....
AgriMinister plans contest of agri-tech start-ups
15 Dec 2017 12:07 AM ISTNew Delhi: Giving a push to Start-up India scheme, a flagship programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Agriculture Ministry is launching...
Modi attacks UPA, big industry for banking crisis
14 Dec 2017 12:05 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the previous Congress-led UPA regime, saying that banks were...
Small towns get 35,000 seats under Govt BPO scheme
13 Dec 2017 11:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas through digital inclusion, the Ministry of...
Public data office to make internet accessible to all
13 Dec 2017 12:27 AM ISTNew Delhi: On the lines of public call office (PCO), which was started to make voice calling affordable and accessible to each and every one, the...
Govt to sell onions via e-commerce portals to weed out middlemen
12 Dec 2017 7:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: In an attempt to make available 'costly' onions at affordable prices, the government has decided to sell the bulbous plant through...
CGHS: Now, no referral letter for treatment at private hospitals
8 Dec 2017 9:00 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a significant relief to the beneficiaries of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), the Centre has relaxed the norm that mandates a...
Ministry calls for lowest GST bracket for healthcare sector
7 Dec 2017 10:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: Aiming to provide affordable healthcare services to all, the Health Ministry has urged Finance Ministry to bring all healthcare facilities,...
Govt 'agrees' to give fertiliser dealership to farmers' groups
7 Dec 2017 8:30 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a major move aimed at doubling the income of farmers by 2022, the government has agreed 'in principle' to give license of selling...
Power ministers to review key schemes' progress
5 Dec 2017 10:51 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a move aimed at speeding up centrally-sponsored schemes, the Centre has invited power ministers of all the states to hold a detailed...
