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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of healthcare between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of …
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ADB to support India to reach its potential
New Delhi: The President of Asian Development Bank, Mr. Takehiko Nakao, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. He complimented the Prime Minister on his Independence Day Speech which he termed inspiring. He was particularly touched the Prime Minister`s emphasis on change, removing silos within Government, improving co-ordination …
Read More »PepsiCo Chairman laid stress on developing Nutritious Food Products
New Delhi: PepsiCo Chairman Ms. Indra Nooyi met the Food Processing Industries Minister,Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal in the capital today. Discussions were held on a wide range of topics concerning Food Processing Sector. Ms. Nooyi said that her company has already invested substantially in India’s Food Processing sector and they …
Read More »FM of India Stresses on the Capital Increase in the ADB
New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley stressed on the capital increase in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to maintain a leading role in development financing in Asia. Shri Jaitley was making the opening remarks when Mr. Takehiko Nakao, President, Asian Development Bank (ADB) called on him in …
Read More »First seaplane service takes off from Mumbai
Mumbai: Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) flagged off the first commercial flight from Mumbai to Pavana dam (Lonaval) in the city today. The amphibian planes will eventually connect Mumbai with multiple state tourist destinations adjacent to 4 suitable water bodies …
Read More »iBall launches its aerodynamic Octa Core phone
Mumbai: Building on the highly successful series of Cobalt & Cobalt 2, iBall has announced Cobalt 3. Cobalt – for those who seek taste!Strengthening its Cobalt Series, iBall, a brand known for its innovative and latest technology products brings in the latest ‘Cobalt3’ with an exclusive aerodynamic design paired with …
Read More »L&T Wins Water Project Orders Valued Rs. 1283 Crore
Mumbai: The Water & Renewable Energy Business of L&T Construction, a leading player in the water infrastructure and renewable energy sector in India, has secured new orders worth Rs. 1283 crore in July and August 2014. The Water Supply & Distribution Business along with its joint venture partner NCC Limited, …
Read More »Gujarat demands Rs.1200 crores for Lokayukta
New Delhi : Gujarat Finance Minister Shri Saurabhbhai Patel yesterday called on Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley and urged him to consider Desert Development Programme (DDP) area at par with Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) under Accelerated Irrigation benefit Programme (AIBP) Scheme. He requested that Government of India should …
Read More »Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2015 will feature power pavillion
New Delhi: Gujarat Industries Minister Shri Saurabhbhai Patel today urged the Union Power and Coal Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to direct the concerned authorities to evolve a mechanism for allowing Gujarat DISCOMS to entitle for Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and sale of solar RE certificates. Shri Patel said that Gujarat is …
Read More »Portal to market MSME products demanded
New Delhi: Gujarat Industries Minister Shri Saurabhbhai Patel today strongly demanded that banks should be directed to lend money to MSMEs without Collateral security up to the loan amount of Rs 1 crore. He also urged the Central Government to direct banks to lend the loan at 8 per cent …
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