New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that from a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 422 crore a decade ago to over Rs 1,55,000 crore today, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has rewritten the rules of public procurement.
Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to move a special resolution in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday seeking to make it mandatory for 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state invocation song, to be rendered first at all government functions.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The second Monday of the holy month of Shravan witnessed large gatherings of Kanwariyas and devotees at prominent Shiva temples and religious sites across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with pilgrims offering Ganga water and performing prayers amid chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam”.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on his birthday and prayed for his long life and good health.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that India has dispatched eight metric tonnes of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia to support the public healthcare capacity.
Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is bringing a rapid turnaround in the lives of residents in Sheikhpura district by providing them financial assistance.
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JSPC) namely Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed resigned from their posts on Sunday, amid deepening controversy over the alleged examination irregularities.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Union government has given a one-year extension in service to Rahul Navin, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director, starting August 13, an official said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As India debates the integrity of competitive examinations, thousands of young people are demanding a fair chance. Their anger is justified. An education system commands legitimacy only when merit is protected and every student believes that hard work will be rewarded.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst raging controversy over alleged theft of donations and valuables in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, a heartwarming story of honesty and uprightness has become the talk of the town, with the locals and pilgrims both praising the honest act of an attendant.
