Government of India
No homework for students of classes 1, 2, says HRD Ministry
Weight of school bags for students of classes 1 and 2 should not exceed 1.5 kg, while for class 3-5 bag should weigh between 2 kg to 3 kg.
It’s time to Ban doctors’ handwritten prescription
In 1999, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), USA, released a study report To err is human: Building a safer Health System.
NTPC to raise USD 150 million in foreign currency loan
The loan will be repayable in three equal instalments starting from the ninth year.
Cong slams Centre over coal import scam, demands 'fair and impartial' probe
Jairam Ramesh also asked why PM Modi did not take up the matter with his counterpart in Singapore where coal import transactions took place.
Government, Netflix, NGOs stress on online safety
The discussions included how to equip youth and their guardians to use online tools .
Social security cover extended to 50 crore people, says Narendra Modi
He said beneficiaries under various social security schemes stood at about 5 crore in 2014, which has now increased to 50 crore.
Govt open to listing Air India after failed disinvestment plan: report
The government may also consider reducing the debt it passes on to potential buyers and restructuring the large workforce.
Rs 13000 cr tenders withdrawn or cancelled to promote Make in India
The government issued the order on June 15, 2017, to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.
Railways reverse auction will save Rs 20,000 crore annually
Currently, Indian Railways has an annual total capex of Rs 1,50,000 crore.
India issues travel advisory for Maldives
The Maldives, with its exotic beaches, is a popular tourist destination for tourists globally including Indian tourists.