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Complete automation of Fair Price Shops by March ’14: Centre to States

The Central Govt has directed all the States and UTs to finish automation of Fair Price Shops (FPS) by March 2014. The automation of FPS is part of...

May 23, 2012

New Zealand authorities: Govt to scrap foreign ownership limits on its airlines

At the launch of a discussion document on New Zealand’s international air transport policy, New Zealand authorities held that the government is proposing to scrap foreign ownership limits...

May 23, 2012

May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)

‘International Biodiversity Day’ observed across the world on May 22. Objective: To step-up understanding and awareness about biodiversity issues. To make people aware about the importance of biodiversity...

May 23, 2012

May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day Observed

May 21, the death anniversary of ex-PM of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country. It was on May 21,...

May 23, 2012

Andaman & Nicobar: All children of primitive tribe ‘Onges’ enrolled into school under SSA

A land mark achievement has been made under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Andaman and Nicobar islands, by enrolling all the children of the Primitive tribe Onges in...

May 23, 2012

US House of Representatives passes bill placing conditions for aid to Pak

The US House of Representatives with the Republican-majority passed the US $643 bn defence authorization bill for 2013 defying the White House veto threat. The Bill places some...

May 23, 2012

India, Lanka ink pact of exposition of Kapilavastu Relics from Aug 20, 2012 to Sept 5, 2012

India and Sri Lanka inked an agreement regarding the organization of an exposition of the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics in Sri Lanka from August 20, 2012 to September 5,...

May 23, 2012

SBI posts nearly 200-time increase in profit for Jan-March period

SBI, India’s largest bank posted nearly 200-time increase in profit at over Rs 4,000 crore for January-March period. This is the highest ever quarterly profit in SBI’s history...

May 23, 2012

Parliament approves Railway Property Unlawful Possession Amendment Bill 2011

The Railway Property Unlawful Possession Amendment Bill 2011 was approved by the Parliament with the Lok Sabha adopting it with a voice vote. The Rajya Sabha had already...

May 23, 2012

7 young Indian scientists bag World Science Research Competition Prizes in US

7 young Indian scientists awarded Inter World High School Science Research Competition Award in USA. The award carries a cash prize of US $75,000.

May 23, 2012

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