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Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Railways finally reaches Maoist-hit Antagarh in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

As a part of the 235 km Dallirajhara-Rowghat-Jagdalpur railway project, Antagarh, which has a Nagar Panchayat, is now connected to state capital Raipur by a train service.

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Nearly five months after its soft launch, the government's e-portal, the National Single Window System (NSWS), is seeing a significant increase in the number of investors using it to get a bunch of approvals for their ventures. The first clearance was granted on 18 January. Since then, the progress has been good. Out of the 1,258 registered users on the portal, 378 were registered in the last one week.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

Punjab govt offices to work from 7.30 am, here's why

Punjab govt offices to work from 7.30 am, here's why

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The new timing will remain in force till July 15 and result in an estimated saving of Rs 40-42 crore during the two-and-a-half month period, said Mann who, along with his staff, arrived at the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh at 7.28 am.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

UP, Uttarakhand settle assets, liabilities 21 years after division

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

With the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in both states, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday reached an agreement on the division of their assets and liabilities, pending since their partition 21 years ago.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

CM Thackeray performs 'mahapooja' at Lord Vitthal temple; prays to overcome COVID-19 crisis

CM Thackeray performs 'mahapooja' at Lord Vitthal temple; prays to overcome COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday performed the 'mahapooja' of Lord Vitthal at Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi.

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

A tweet by the Press Information Bureau said the states which have imposed lockdown in all districts include Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland. The other states are: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Ladakh, Tripura, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Daman Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Karnataka and Assam.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said.

What Ails India's Civil Service

What Ails India's Civil Service

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join the mandarin club they look for the loaves and fishes of office, rather than make a difference and wipe what Mahatma Gandhi called 'every tear from every Indian',' points out Rup Narayan Das.

Govt ramps up Remdesivir production to 74 lakh vials

Govt ramps up Remdesivir production to 74 lakh vials

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The Union home ministry said several steps have been taken to augment the production and supply of Remdesivir injections from 38.80 lakh units per month to 74 lakh units per month by early next month, and asked the states to ensure its seamless supply and transport.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Oxygen Express with 70 tonnes of oxygen to reach Delhi by Monday night

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

In view of the high demand for oxygen in the country following a record spike in coronavirus cases, the Railways has decided to run Oxygen Express trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country.

Govt sets up control room to ensure essential supplies

Govt sets up control room to ensure essential supplies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has set up a control room to monitor in real-time the status of transportation and delivery of essential commodities amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country. It will also monitor the difficulties being faced by various stakeholders during the lockdown period from March 25 to April 14.

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers would take place at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla on January 8 at 10 am, the sources said on Saturday.

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

2 SPs transferred, six cops suspended for Gujarat hooch tragedy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Gujarat home department on Thursday transferred the superintendents of police of Botad and Ahmedabad and suspended six other cops following the death of 42 people after consumption of spurious liquor, an official said.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'Inter-ministerial coordination, information on the proposed PSUs, and due diligence are taking longer than expected to conclude the process.'

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Govt readies portal to speed up Rs 2.5 trn-plus asset monetisation drive

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The government has developed an asset monetisation dashboard for monitoring real-time progress of its ambitious Rs 2.5 trillion-plus pipeline, and providing visibility to investors. The portal has been prepared as the government tries to provide a one-stop shop to investors keen on taking over assets of government departments and ministries.

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

No liquor shops on state, national highways, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said all existing licences of liquor shops on highways will not be renewed after March 31, 2017.

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

TN BJP chief releases video alleging scams, DMK threatens legal action

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party state president K Annamalai on Friday released 'DMK Files' alleging top ministers from the party and Chief Minister MK Stalin's family members had accumulated unaccounted assets.

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Congress leader had said he was not aware of the case for which he has been asked to appear before the agency.

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

'Youth will be finished': SC on Punjab liquor trade, drugs menace

'Youth will be finished': SC on Punjab liquor trade, drugs menace

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'If somebody wants to finish the country and more particularly from the border state, they will start with the borders. Every extra caution should be taken to save the country. Tell your government to be very serious. They have to take every effort to save the country, it is very easy to ruin the youth'

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

PMLA case: ED summons Maharashtra minister Parab for questioning on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The federal agency wants to question and record Parab's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

EC orders 'single window system' for clearance on rallies

EC orders 'single window system' for clearance on rallies

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Seeking to cut bureaucratic red tape, the Election Commission on Friday issued orders for setting up a 'single window system' in all parliamentary seats to provide clearance to candidates and political parties to hold rallies and public meetings during the Lok Sabha polls.

Commuters hit hard as auto drivers go on strike in Mumbai

Commuters hit hard as auto drivers go on strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Nearly one lakh autorickshaws went off the roads in Mumbai on Wednesday during a day-long strike to press for regulation of app-based cab sevices, hitting commuters hard with many stranded in several places across the metropolis.

As Delhi's air quality deteriorates, global reports express concern

As Delhi's air quality deteriorates, global reports express concern

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Report by Greenpeace also presented a grim picture of India's pollution level.

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

'Fighting coronavirus is a priority, so is giving timely salaries'

'Fighting coronavirus is a priority, so is giving timely salaries'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

'We will not compromise on it. We will not make any deferred payments or cuts.'

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Tax raids in UP on 'Samajwadi' perfume maker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Samajwadi Party (SP) said through a post on its official Twitter handle that the premises of its MLC Pushpraj alias Pampi Jain in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, have been raided.

'Upset' over ministerial picks, Sidhu quits as Punjab Cong chief

'Upset' over ministerial picks, Sidhu quits as Punjab Cong chief

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Navjot Singh Sidhu quit as the Punjab PCC chief, triggering other resignations and plunging the party into a fresh crisis just months ahead of the assembly elections.

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.