Cabinet

New Goa Chief Minister Allots Portfolios; Retains Home, Finance

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 22, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant retained home, finance and all other portfolios held by his predecessor Manohar Parrikar as he allotted departments to his Cabinet colleagues, three days after taking charge on Friday.

BJP Alleges Trinamool Leaders "Intimidating" Voters, Files Complaint

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 20, 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today filed a complaint with the Election Commission, against four Trinamool Congress leaders, including two state cabinet ministers, for allegedly threatening and intimidating voters.

Amul Pays Tribute To Manohar Parrikar In Its Signature Style

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday March 20, 2019

Former Goa Chief Minister late Manohar Parrikar features on the iconic Amul Butter billboard advertisement because he was a colossal leader and won both the hearts and minds of the people, Cabinet Minister Vijai Sardesai told the state legislative assembly on Wednesday.

Himanta Biswa Sarma May Sit Out Elections To Monitor BJP's Northeast Campaign

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday March 18, 2019

In what can be seen as a setback to Assam cabinet minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP leadership has dropped his name from the list of probable candidates to ensure that he is free to campaign for the party across the Northeast without being restricted to any single constituency.

Pramod Sawant, Goa's New Chief Minister, Is An Ayurveda Practitioner

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday March 19, 2019

Pramod Sawant has come a long way over the years, from being an ayurveda practitioner to the man sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Goa in a post-midnight ceremony.

"When He Signed His Last File...": Goa Minister Remembers Manohar Parrikar

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday March 18, 2019

Two months ago, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had said that he will serve Goa until his last breath. It was a promise he tried his best to keep.

World Sleep Day 2019: These Desi Clove (Laung) Home Remedies May Help You Sleep Better

NDTV Food Desk | Friday March 15, 2019

Cloves are an integral part of every Indian kitchen cabinet; they have shared a prominent place in Ayurveda and ancient Chinese medicine.

BJP Will Return To Power If It Takes Allies Along: Om Prakash Rajbhar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 11, 2019

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister and leader of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) Om Prakash Rajbhar has said the BJP will return to power at the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it takes along all its allies.

Gujarat Congress Lawmaker Made A Minister Hours After Joining BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 9, 2019

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting three members, including former Congress lawmaker Jawahar Chavda, who was made a minister a day after he joined the BJP.

Mizoram Cabinet Approves Liquor Prohibition Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 9, 2019

The Mizoram Cabinet has approved the proposed liquor prohibition bill in the state, officials said Saturday.

AAP Approves Auto Fare Hike To Woo Drivers Ahead Of Elections

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 8, 2019

Auto rickshaw fares in Delhi will increase by Rs 1.50 rupee per kilometer after Delhi Cabinet's approved recommendations for fare revision today. The existing auto-rickshaw fare in the city is Rs 8 per kilometre which has been raised to Rs 9.50, an increase of 18.75 per cent.

UGC Asks Varsities To Start Recruitment Process After Cabinet Clears Reservation Roster Ordinance

Education | NDTV Education Team | Friday March 8, 2019

The communication by the University Grants Commission (UGC) came following the Cabinet's approval for promulgation of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Ordinance, 2019.

Cabinet Clears Rs 4,500 Crore Plan For Regional Air Connectivity

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 7, 2019

In a move to boost regional air connectivity, the Union Cabinet today gave its approval to extending the time and scope for the revival and development of unserved and underserved air strips under the jurisdiction of various organisations.

Cabinet Approves Setting Up Of 50 New Kendriya Vidyalayas

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday March 7, 2019

The Union cabinet has approved the setting up of 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil and Defence sectors all over the country.

Cabinet Approves Three New Delhi Metro Corridors

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 7, 2019

The Centre on Thursday gave an "in-principle" approval to three of the six new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase-IV of the network.