Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. LPG supplies remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. In a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, […]
All high schools to have broadband internet connection in 2-3 years: Union Minister
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said all high schools in India will have broadband internet connection within next 2-3 years. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister also emphasised that all kinds of education should be embedded with Artificial Intelligence (AI). He said the Centre […]
Cabinet clears modified regional air connectivity scheme with Rs 28,840 Cr outlay
New Delhi: Revamping the regional air connectivity initiative, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a modified UDAN scheme with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore for ten years that will provide funds for developing airports, related operations and maintenance activities, helipads and support for acquisition of India-made aircraft. Airlines will be provided Viability Gap Funding […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on Ram Navami
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which will be celebrated Thursday, an official spokesman said here In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best […]
CS pushes for time-bound overhaul of Recruitment Rules
Assesses the status of updation of rules across departments JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current status and expedite the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across various departments of the Union Territory, with a strong emphasis on ensuring transparency, efficiency and employee welfare in public administration. The […]
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order
New Delhi: The government has mandated that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at accelerating gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a single fuel. As India grapples with an LPG shortage due […]