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2019 edition of International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD)

The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to recognize and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that our communities and environment...

May 4, 2019

Spain heads for polls after tense campaign

A divided electorate of Spain generously headed to the polls after a response to the plea from the leaders of the party for a high turnout in the...

April 29, 2019

India ranked 35th in 2018 Global Real Estate Transparency Index

India has been ranked 35th in the 2018 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), according to a report by real estate advisory firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL)....

June 29, 2018

The 2018 International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) observed on May 4

The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to thank all firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and for their selfless service. The...

May 8, 2018

Cabinet approves Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 by the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016.  The new bill is expected to empower the...

December 15, 2016

India, Britain ink pact on urban regeneration & development

An MoU was signed b/w India and Britain focusing on urban regeneration and development. The pact envisages promotion of cooperation in areas including sustainable master planning, transport planning...

September 24, 2012

Govt relaxed land transfer to prevent delays in PPP projects

Union govt removed the ban on transfer of government-owned land, eased the land transfer policy, and did away with the need for Cabinet approval for certain categories of...

August 11, 2012

Govt relaxed land transfer to prevent delays in PPP projects

Union govt removed the ban on transfer of government-owned land, eased the land transfer policy, and did away with the need for Cabinet approval for certain categories of...

August 11, 2012

Uttar Pradesh invites investors for its "Lucknow IT park

Uttar Pradesh govt has accelerated its efforts to attract the private sector to invest in a software technology park that is being developed in Lucknow at an estimated...

June 18, 2012

Planning Commission approves Meghalaya’s yearly plan of around Rs 4,000 crore

Planning Commission approved the annual plan of around Rs 4,000 crore for Meghalaya for the current fiscal In the 12th the Planning commission will have focus on, use...

June 8, 2012

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