Cabinet

Punjab Cabinet Approves Anandpur Sahib To Naina Devi Ropeway Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday approved setting up of a ropeway between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Naina Devi ji in public private partnership (PPP) mode to boost the tourism sector in the state.

Hike In Pay For Anganwadi, Asha Workers To Be Effective Next Month

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved an increase in the honorarium for Anganwadi and Asha workers which will become effective next month.

Goa Cabinet In ICU, Manohar Parrikar Could've Retired With Dignity: Sena

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Shiv Sena today accused the BJP, which had "insulted" the democracy by forming the government in Goa despite lacking majority, of being solely responsible for the current political situation in the state.

Cabinet Approves New Railway Line Connecting Budni To Indore

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

A 205.5 km new railway line connecting Budni to Indore (Mangaliyagaon) in Madhya Pradesh has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday, the railways said in a statement.

Triple Talaq Ordinance Was A "Compelling Necessity": Law Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance to ban the practice of instant triple talaq, with Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad saying there was a "compelling necessity" to bring the measure as instances of 'talaq-e-biddat' continued unabated despite the Supreme Court striking it down.

Executive Order To Make Triple Talaq An Offence Cleared: LIVE Updates

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The cabinet today approved an executive order or ordinance making triple talaq or instant divorce an offence after an amended draft bill failed to clear Rajya Sabha in the last session of parliament amid disagreement within parties.

Delhi Cabinet's Nod To CCTV Cameras In Government Schools

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the installation of CCTV cameras in government schools in the city to ensure safety of students.

Giant 568-Kg Ladoo Unveiled To Mark PM Modi's 68th Birthday

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 17, 2018

A giant, 568-kg ladoo was unveiled on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 68th birthday on Monday by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and his cabinet colleague Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

Campaign For BJP Next Year? Ramdev's Response, And Caution On Price Rise

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 16, 2018

Yoga Guru Ramdev today sounded a warning for the Narendra Modi government, saying unless the price rise in the country could be controlled, it is going to cost the BJP dearly. The yoga teacher, who got a cabinet minister rank in 2015, also said he would not campaign for the BJP in next year's general elections.

Over Navjot Sidhu's Excommunication Remark, Shiromani Akali Dal's Reply

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 15, 2018

Senior SAD leader Prem Singh Chandumajra on Saturday said Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has no right to speak on Sikhism as he does not follow the tenets of the religion.

Request To Free Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins Not Sent To Centre: Governor

India News | Reported By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Saturday September 15, 2018

Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit today denied media reports that he had forwarded to the Union Home Ministry a State Government recommendation that all the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination be released.

Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana Resigns; Setback For Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 15, 2018

Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana resigned today from the Lal Thanhawla cabinet, sources in the CMO said.

Don't Free Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins, Say Families Of 14 Killed In Blast

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday September 13, 2018

The families of 14 people who died in the suicide attack that killed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 have objected to the Tamil Nadu cabinet's recommendation to release seven life convicts who have served 27 years in jail.

Cabinet Approves Signing Of Accord Between India, Malta To Boost Tourism

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 13, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Malta to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector, an official release said Wednesday.

Cabinet Approves Rs 15,053 Crore New Crop Procurement Policy For Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Ahead of the 2019 polls, the government Wednesday announced a Rs 15,053-crore procurement policy allowing states to choose a compensation scheme and rope in private agencies for procurement to ensure a profitable price to farmers.