Modi Govt’s two year tenure ‘work in progress,’ ASSOCHAM gives 7 out of ten

Describing the two-year tenure of the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi's Government as ‘work in progress,’ apex industry body ASSOCHAM today said that country’s big macroeconomic picture has certainly been steadied while some bold moves have been made in the roads and highways, railways and energy sectors earning  seven out of ten ranking from India Inc on the performance chart.   “The ASSOCHAM assessment about the NDA Government on completion of its two years is based on interactions and feedback of the cross section of industry...

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To drive MICE tourism govt. working towards facilitating e-visas for conference delegates

First edition of ‘Global MICE Travel Mart’ gets under way NEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2016. Mr. Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India & Chairman, ICPB, today assured the tourism industry that the provision of e-visas for conference delegates would soon become a reality as the government was aware that e-visas would enable Meetings Incentives, Conferences Exhibition (MICE) tourism to thrive. India offered world-class MICE facilities across the country. There was a need for creating awareness...

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Mamata, Jayalalitha likely to help NDA at Centre in economic reforms: ASSOCHAM

Results of the Assembly Elections in key states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Kerala, have strengthened Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi who will now be able to speed up economic reforms with help of non-Congress friendly parties like AIADMK and even Trinamool Congress, ASSOCHAM President, Mr Sunil Kanoria said today. “The NDA Government will certainly find it easier to deal with Trinamool Congress and AIADMK in the Rajya Sabha for passage of crucial bills, mainly the long-pending and the most important, GST (Goods and Services Tax),”...

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Govt. to set up science & technology incubators applying hub & spoke model: Y.S. Chowdary,Science & Technology Ministry working on ‘five year rolling plan’ to assess plans

 The union government will soon launch a hub and spoke model to set up science cities and science centres to encourage science and technology (S&T) incubators and create an enabling environment, minister of state for science & technology and earth sciences, Mr Y.S. Chowdary said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today. “The entire country can be divided in five zones so that each zone can have a science city, so that number of science centres can be there whereby rural population and youngsters can have a lot of access,”...

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B Natural’s new Punjab da Kinnow all set to delight consumers

New Delhi, May 19, 2016: ITC’s Food Division is launchingits first regional variant of B Natural fruit beverages -BNatural Punjab da Kinnow.The refreshing taste of Kinnow oranges is a winter delight in most households of northern India, in particular Punjab. However, the excitement is short lived as this fruit is only available between November and March. With the launch of B Natural Punjab da Kinnow, ITC Foods seeks to extend Kinnow enjoyment through the year. To ensure its year-round availability across Punjab, Delhi & Chandigarh,...

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FICCI comments on state elections results

New Delhi, 19 May 2016:  “FICCI welcomes the results of State elections and congratulates the electorate for giving a decisive mandate. The strong voter turnout and clear majority in each of these States points towards the aspirations of the citizens for growth and development. The trend is highly positive and marks the victory of democracy” said Mr HarshavardhanNeotia, President, FICCI. “FICCI hopes that this mandate will help further the development agenda in these States, with good governance and policy reforms taking...

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Jamia to start Yoga classes for its teachers, staff and students

The Games & Sports Office of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is going to start Yoga classes by trained Yoga teachers for faculty members, staff and students of the university considering the fact that that Yoga helps improve flexibility, strength, balance and endurance that bring a lot of health benefits. The Yoga classes shall be held in Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Sports Complex, JMI with effect from May 23, 2016 on all working days except holidays (Saturday & Sunday) from 6.30 AM to 08.30 AM in the...

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14TH BSF INVESTITURE CEREMONY – UNION HOME MINISTER TO DELIVER KEY NOTE ADDRESS THIS YEAR

 New Delhi, May 19 : Union Home Minister ShriRajnath Singh will be the chief guest of 14th BSF Investiture Ceremony to be held tomorrow on 20th May 2016 at Plenary Hall,VigyanBhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble Home Minister will be presenting medals to BSF brave hearts and will also deliver the Key Note Address on the topic of ‘Border Management in changing scenario’.  The Investiture Ceremony of BSF is celebrated in the memory of the first Director General and founding father of BSF. 2.         This...

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Assam and other States show victory of Modi Government policy of development

 Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha,  Vijender Gupta today congratulated the Prime Minister, Narender Modi and BJP President, Amit Shah on outstanding performance in Assam and satisfactory show in other States. He said that, it is a victory of the policy of development being pursued by the Modi Government.  Gupta said that today’s results underline that our countrymen want to see Congress-free India.  That is why Congress is losing State after State.  Its defeat in Assam and Kerala has further underlined...

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Delhi Government fails to ensure 24x7 power supply,LOP urges strict action against defaulting DISCOMS

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, Sh. Vijender Gupta today urged CM, Arvind Kejriwal to take strict action against defaulting DISCOMS.  He regretted that Delhi Government has failed to fulfill its promise of 24x7 power supply during summer season to Delhiites.  Its claim to have made adequate arrangement for supply of 6200 MGW power has fallen flat.  Right now, the peak demand has reached 5733 MGW.   But the supply is being frequently cut in different parts of city.  He said that the DISCOMS are indulging...

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Nomination filed for the post of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rural Areas Committee

          Mr. Dharmendra Singh and Mrs. Anita Sharma of BJP today filed nominations for the coveted post of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rural Areas Committee of East Delhi Municipal Corporation respectively. Today was the last date for filing nominations. Election to these posts would be held on 25th May, 2016 in the meeting of Rural Areas Committee....

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Narela-Bawana Waste-to-Energy plant to be inaugurated in first week of June

          North Delhi Mayor Dr. Sanjeev Nayyar along with Standing Committee Chairman Mr. Mohan Prasad Bhardwaj; Leader of House Mr. Vijay Prakash Pandey; nominated Chairman of Standing Committee Mr. Pravesh Wahi; Commissioner Mr. Praveen Gupta and other senior officials inspected the waste-to-energy plant being developed at Narela-Bawana Sanitary Landfill Site.           During the inspection, they were briefed about the working process of the plant and...

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MoS Home Affairs takes stock of performance of NDMC , Pays tributes in memory of Late M.M.Khan former Dy.Law Officer

 New Delhi – May 19, In order to take stock of the performance of the NDMC, the Minister of States for Home Affairs, Government of India,  Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary visited Palika Kendra – NDMC Headquarter today. At the outset, the Minister paid his tributes in the memory of Late M.M.Khan a former Dy. Law Officer of NDMC and said that he was an able and honest officer, who had discharged his duties with a sense of dedication till last breath of his life. The fair and bold decision taken by him will help to boost up the morale...

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Rashtrapati Bhavan transformed into a smart township with IBM Smart City Solutions

      IBM sets up Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) to enhance the efficiency of critical infrastructure and utilities at Presidential estate        Enables multiple agencies and departments to coordinate seamlessly New Delhi, May 19, –IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that its Smart City solutions have been deployed for the digital transformation of the Presidential Estate. Spread across 330 acres of land and home to over 5000 residents, the self-sustained Presidential Estate is...

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दिल्ली कमेटी द्वारा सरकारी स्कीमों का फायदा लोगों तक पहुंचाने के लिए शिविर लगाने का सिलसिला जारी

नई दिल्ली (19 मई 2016) दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी के अल्पसंख्यक जागरूकता योजना विभाग द्वारा जैतपुर तथा बदरपुर में जागरूकता शिविर लगाये गये जिसमें विभाग प्रमुख रणजीत कौर तथा दिल्ली सरकार से संबंधित विभाग के शाखा प्रमुख एस.पी.जयसवाल ने अलग-अलग फीस माफी तथा स्वरोजगार के लिए ऋण दिलवाने वाली सरकारी योजनाओं की विस्तार से जानकारी दी।  यहां बता दें कि बीते चार वर्षो से दिल्ली कमेटी द्वारा सरकारी योजनाओं के माध्यम से बच्चों को अच्छी शिक्षा पब्लिक स्कूलों में देने तथा बेरोजगारों को अपना रोजगार कायम करने के लिए ऋण आदि मुहैया करवाने...

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गुरु नानकदेव की मक्का यात्रा के साथ जुड़े स्थानों की खोज के लिए दिल्ली कमेटी ने प्रधानमंत्री से मांगा सहयोग

गुरुधामों की निशानदेही के लिए भारत सरकार एवं दिल्ली कमेटी की संयुक्त जांच टीम बनाने की दी सलाह नई दिल्ली (19 मई 2016) दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी के अध्यक्ष मनजीत िंसंह जी.के. ने आज प्रधानमंत्री नरेंन्द्र मोदी की प्रस्तावित ईरान यात्रा से पहले प्रधानमंत्री को विस्तृत पत्र भेजा है। जिसमें जी.के. ने ईरान में बसते सिखों की परेशानियों से प्रधानमंत्री को अवगत करवाने के साथ ही श्री गुरु नानकदेव जी के चरण स्पर्श प्राप्त ईरान की धरती पर गुरु साहिब से संबंधित स्थानों की खोज करने के लिए आवश्यक कूटनीतिक मदद करने की भी अपील की है।  ...

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ग्रामीण क्षेत्रीय समिति के अध्यक्ष एवं उपाध्यक्ष के पदों के लिए नामांकन दाखिल

 नई दिल्ली,19 मई,ब्यूरो।पूर्वी दिल्ली नगर निगम के ग्रामीण क्षेत्रीय समिति के अध्यक्ष के महत्वपूर्ण पद के लिए आज भाजपा के  धर्मेंद्र सिंह तथा उपाध्यक्ष के लिए भाजपा की ही सु अनीता शर्मा ने अपने-अपने नामांकन निगम सचिव कार्यालय में दाखिल किये। नामांकन दाखिल करने की आज अन्तिम तिथि थी। इन पदों के लिए चुनाव 25 मई को उद्योग सदन, पटपड़गंज में होने वाली ग्रामीण क्षेत्रीय समिति की बैठक में होंगे।  इन पदों के लिए इनका निर्विरोध निर्वाचित होना तय है चूंकि इन पदों के लिए लिए किसी अन्य ने अपना नामांकन दाखिल नहीं किया है।&...

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नरेला-बवाना में कूड़े से बिजली बनाने का संयत्र’ जून के पहले सप्ताह में होगा शुरु

नई दिल्ली,19 मई,आकाश द्विवेदी।उत्तरी दिल्ली के महापौर, डा. संजीव नैयर ने स्थायी समिति के अध्यक्ष,  मोहन प्रसाद भारद्वाज, सदन के नेता,  विजय प्रकाश पाण्डेय, स्थायी समिति के नामित अध्यक्ष,  प्रवेश वाही, निगमायुक्त,  प्रवीण गुप्ता तथा अन्य विभागों के उच्चाधिकारियों के साथ नरेला-बवाना सेनेट लैण्डफिल स्थल पर विकसित किये जा रहे कूड़े से बिजली बनाने के संयत्र का निक्षण किया।                                 संयत्र...

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Rising outbound Indian tourists heading towards Malaysia, S'pore, Thailand, Dubai: ASSOCHAM paper

Aggressive tour operators offering packages for as low as Rs 25,000-Rs 30,000 combined with rising aspirations of the upper middle class families to travel abroad has led to a robust increase of 29 per cent in outbound Indian tourists this summer with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Maldives emerging as the top and affordable destinations for the better-offs, an ASSOCHAM study has pointed out.  Excessive heat in most parts of the country, particularly in the North, coupled with attractive packages for nearby countries like Dubai,...

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BADI DOOR SE AAYE HAI COMPLETES 500 EPISODES!

SAB TV’s popular show, Badi Door Se Aaye Hai recently completed 500 episodes and has set a benchmark. Since its inception in 2014, the show has managed to entertain its viewers with a hilarious set of characters put into even more hilarious situations. Badi Door Se Aaye Hai connects with all audiences because of its clean entertaining values and the utter simplicity of its characters. It is a story of an extraterrestrial family who come to...

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