Govt needs to finalise National Food Bill: Montek

Govt needs to finalise National Food Bill: Montek New Delhi: The government should form a clear idea about the proposed National Food Security Bill as the new poverty list may not be available soon, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday. The proposed National Food Security Bill, the 2009 election promise of the UPA government, aims to provide a legal right to subsidised foodgrains to the poor. At present, the Food Ministry is ready with...
04:18 PM, Jun 29, 2011

Sonia to visit Rae Bareli to evaluate development

Sonia to visit Rae Bareli to evaluate development New Delhi: United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will be visiting her constituency Rae Bareli on Monday to evaluate the status of developmental schemes. During her three-day visit, she will be meeting locals and party members. The UPA Chairperson is also likely to attend a social program. On the last day, Sonia will chair a meeting with the District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee and inquire about the execution of...
11:47 AM, Nov 29, 2010

Common man gets a treat, over 15 schemes

Common man gets a treat, over 15 schemes Finance Minister gives thank-you Budget to India's masses. ...
05:05 PM, Jul 06, 2009

Bihar's family planning: More kids, more money

Bihar's family planning: More kids, more money London: Athletes dedicating wins to their families, friends and even pets is quite common, but flamboyant England off-spinner Graeme Swann has dedicated the ODI series triumph over India to the London Zoo because he happened to have a good time there. Swann has a reputation of the being resident funny-man of the English cricket team and he lived up to it with his latest tweet. After the rain-hit tied match...
08:33 AM, Feb 28, 2008

BJP tunes in to PM's minority program, Cong bungles

BJP tunes in to PM's minority program, Cong bungles Dubai: Sachin Tendulkar is set to lose his top position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen as he will not feature in the number one ranked India's three-match Test series against the West Indies starting in Kingston, Jamaica from Monday. Tendulkar, who won the ICC Cricketer of the Year award last year, currently shares the number-one spot with Jacques Kallis of South Africa. However, the 38-year-old Indian batsman...
04:28 PM, Feb 05, 2008

Assocham to study minority quota

Assocham to study minority quota India's pvt sector has started its home-work on minority quota. ASSOCHAM has written to member cos seeking information in this regard. ...
08:47 PM, Mar 14, 2007

Many schemes for minorities: Prez

Many schemes for minorities: Prez Development plan for places with high minority population and scholarships this year, promises govt. ...
05:13 PM, Feb 23, 2007
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