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Union Cabinet approves revised cost estimates of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan

The Union Cabinet has approved the reconstruction and completion of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan at the Revised Cost Estimates (RCE) of 1775.69 crore rupees. Decision in this...

December 23, 2015

Union Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro project

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase – 1 A. It will cover a length of 22.878...

December 23, 2015

CCEA approves Rs 3,000 crore scheme for fisheries sector

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for implementation of an umbrella scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries. It is Central Sector Scheme...

December 23, 2015

Union Cabinet approves to expand visa-free diplomatic travel to more countries

The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the Model Agreement on exemption from visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and official passports. Decision in this regard...

December 23, 2015

Amit Agarwal appointed as CFO of Jet Airways

Private air carrier Jet Airways has appointed Amit Agarwal as its new full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). His appointment will fill the vacancy of full time CFO...

December 23, 2015

Pawan Kumar Agarwal appointed CEO of FSSAI

Senior IAS officer Pawan Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food Regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He will succeed...

December 23, 2015

Union Government notifies stricter standards for Coal Based Thermal Power Plants

The Union Government has notified the revised standards for coal-based Thermal Power Plants in the country with the primary aim of minimising pollution In this regard, Union Ministry...

December 22, 2015

Parliament passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill

Parliament has passed Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2015 for trying juveniles as adults. The bill was first passed in Lok Sabha in May 2015...

December 22, 2015

Lok Sabha passes The National Waterways Bill, 2015

Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the National Waterways Bill, 2015 by voice vote after it was introduced by Union Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The...

December 22, 2015

Union Defence Ministry launches website for interface with industry and transparency

Union Ministry of Defence has launched a new Make in India website www.makeinindiadefence.com to make defence acquisition process simpler and to provide an interface with industry. The website...

December 22, 2015

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