Hit and run fund: Rs 500 extra on every new car?
The SC is scheduled to hear a case on 3rd April 2019 where the framework for providing compensation in hit and run cases is likely to be submitted. The SC …
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CDSCO asks state drug regulators to ‘keep a strong vigil’ on buclizine sales
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to state drug regulators.It has asked them to keep monitoring on the manufacture,sale and distribution of buclizine.It is a brand …
Read MoreUGC bans distance learning degree programmes in agriculture
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prohibited imparting distance degree programmes in agriculture.The decision was taken by the UGC on the ground that a degree programme in agriculture is technical …
Read MoreGaribi Hatao 2.0: Rahul promises to wipe out poverty
As part of the Congress manifesto for general elections 2019, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has announced that 20% of the poorest families in India would be annually given Rs. 72,000 …
Read MoreRural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up …
Read MoreSupreme Court bats for hit-and-run accident victims
The Supreme Court has called for a “secured and fool proof” method of distribution compensation to victims of hit and run cases. Recently, the Supreme Court had accepted court appointed …
Read MoreMCI amends controversial rule on disabled doctors
Medical Council of India (MCI) has released guidelines which has allowed students with locomotor disability of above 80% are to be admitted into post graduate degrees like MD and MS.Earlier,MCI …
Read MoreAlternate farming models being promoted
At a workshop organised by World Bank, the Rajasthan government highlighted the scope and benefit of using solar pumps in agriculture. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated …
Read MoreGehlot govt. did not send data for PM Kisan
The Rajasthan government has been accused of not providing requisite information about farmers eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The scheme was recently launched from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and …
Read MoreNational Energy Efficiency Strategy Plan 2031 – UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed a national strategy document “UNNATEE” for accelerating energy efficiency in India. This exercise is first of its kind initiative clearly delineating the energy …
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