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Mudgal committee proposes new Cinematograph Bill on governing cinema

An empowered panel headed by Justice Mukul Mudgal, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has proposed a model Cinematograph Bill to replace the...

October 11, 2013

Rajan Committee’s new methodology to replace ‘special category’ status for devolution of funds to States

The panel set up by the government under the chairmanship of the then Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan (now RBI governor) has suggested ending the ‘special category’ criteria...

September 29, 2013

Freedom Fighter Ranjit Singh passed away

Veteran freedom fighter Captain Ranjit Singh (97) passed away. He was a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About Ranjit Singh He served the Indian National Army...

September 27, 2013

DBT scheme for LPG to be extended to 35 more districts

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has decided to extend LPG Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to 35 more districts from September 1, 2013 after observing a good...

August 19, 2013

Najeeb Jung appointed as new Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee appointed Najeeb Jung (62), former Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, as the new Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi. He will replace Tejendra Khanna. Mr. Jung had joined...

July 3, 2013

Government to set up 51 low-cost airports

The Union government has decided to construct 51 new low-cost airports to provide fillip to civil aviation sector and enhance air connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Apart from...

July 2, 2013

Kanji Ram – First Hindu member in Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly in 16 years

It is for the first time in 16 years, a Hindu has been nominated to be a member of Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly as a lawmaker. Recently, the first...

June 19, 2013

Punjab government gives nod to online lottery system

The Punjab government has given approval for starting an online lottery system to enhance revenues of the state. How will it work? The online lottery system would be conducted, operated...

June 2, 2013

Fact Box: VOR (VHF Omni Directional Range)

VOR = VHF Omni Directional Range; VHF = Very High Frequency VOR was commissioned recently by the Airport Authority of India at Ludhiana Airport, Punjab. About VOR: Short...

April 14, 2013

Government cuts down launch of cash transfer scheme

The Centre has scaled down the launch of its ambitious Direct Cash Transfer scheme to cover 20 districts, instead of 43 as planned. It has also kept LPG...

January 3, 2013

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