Month: February 2020

Health Secretary reviews preparedness of States with concerned Ministries/Depts on Novel Coronavirus through video conference

open view news desk Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary (HFW) chaired a video conference (VC) with Health Secretaries from States/UTs along with senior officials from Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Tourism, & Ministry of Home Affairs to review their preparedness for […]

Opposition uproar in LS over Hedge’s remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 4: The controversial remarks made by BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde on Mahatma Gandhi rocked Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with Congress members shouting slogans and walking out of the House after accusing the ruling party of doing “Godse politics”. Immediately after the House convened at noon […]

AAP releases manifesto with plan for 24-hour markets, promises quality education, clean water

New Delhi, Feb 4: The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday released its manifesto for the February 8 polls, focussing on quality education, health, clean water and 24-hour electricity in the national capital. Released by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia as “28-point guarantee card”, the manifesto promises doorstep delivery of […]

Pakistan resumes flights to and from China, screens passengers for virus

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD – Pakistan said on Monday it was resuming flights to and from China, three days after it suspended them because of the coronavirus outbreak in China. The decision runs counter to many other airlines and governments which have tightened travel restrictions and suspended more flights in response […]

Dems kick off Iowa caucuses amid worry over beating Trump

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Democratic campaign that has cost more than $1 billion, dashed the ambitions of veteran politicians, forced conversations about race, gender and identity and prompted fierce debate over health care and taxes crests Monday in the Iowa caucuses. Full Coverage: Election 2020 By day’s end, […]

Dr Jitendra Singh chairs a meeting today to fast-track the implementation of Ujh Multipurpose (National) Project, Jammu & Kashmir

open view news desk The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh and Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti chaired a meeting on 03.02.2020 to fast-track […]

Functions of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

open view news desk The duties and functions of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) include the following: To head the Department of Military Affairs in Ministry of Defence and function as its Secretary. To act as the Principal Military Advisor to Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on all Tri-Service […]

ECI Reviews Delhi’s Poll Preparedness

open view news desk Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner Sh Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Sh Ashok Lavasa and Sh Sushil Chandra today reviewed the Poll Preparedness for General Election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2020 with Chief Secretary, Commissioner of […]

Ceasefire Violations on The Indo-Pak Border

open view news desk There have been 2,335 incidents of Cease Fire Violations (CFVs) along Line of Control in Jammu region since 30 May 2019 (formation of current Government) till 20 January, 2020.  In addition, 177 incidents of cross-border firing along Indo-Pak International Border in Jammu region since […]

Creation of New Department of Military Affairs

open view news desk Department of Military Affairs (DMA) with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Secretary was created to facilitate optimal utilization of resources and promote jointness among the three Services. As per the Second Schedule to Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, the following […]

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