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Union Government bans use of cancer causing chemical potassium bromate as food additive

The Union Government has banned use of potassium bromate (KbrO3) as a food additive as it is carcinogenic. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Health Ministry...

June 21, 2016

India, Thailand sign 2 agreements to boost ties

India and Thailand have signed two agreements in culture and educational sectors to boost bilateral ties. The agreements were signed in New Delhi during the three day official...

June 21, 2016

Recommendations of Expert Committee for examining Specific Relief Act, 1963

The Expert Committee that was constituted to examine the Specific Relief Act, 1963 has submitted its report to Union Law and Justice Minister D. Sadananda Gowda. The committee...

June 21, 2016

Punjab Government launches Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund

The Punjab government has launched a special fund “Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund” to provide free treatment for patients affected by Hepatitis C. With this initiative,...

June 20, 2016

Union Government approves 100% FDI in Aviation, Defence and e-commerce sectors

The Union Government has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for nine sectors to give impetus to job creation and ease of doing business in the country. Decision...

June 20, 2016

Assam Government launches Maitree Ek Gyan Yatra initiative to link primary schools to colleges

The Assam Government has launched a unique initiative ‘Maitree Ek Gyan Yatra’ to link primary schools to high schools to colleges. The purpose of the programme is to...

June 20, 2016

June 20: World Refugee Day

Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to...

June 20, 2016

Nico Rosberg wins 2016 European Grand Prix of F1

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2016 European Grand Prix of Formula One. 2016 European Grand Prix title race was the eight race of the...

June 20, 2016

India wins Silver medal at Archery World Cup in Antalya

The Indian mixed recurve team of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das has won the silver medal at the Archery World Cup held in Antalya, Turkey. In the final...

June 20, 2016

PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President inaugurate Duraiappah stadium in Jaffna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna which was renovated by India. Sri Lankan President Sirisena was present at...

June 20, 2016

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