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The Central Information Commission (CIC) is holding a seminar here tomorrow on the topic “Health and Right to Information Act”. The Seminar is aimed at Health and Right to Information Act 2005, with a view to improve governance in the Health sector. Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu , Information Commissioner, CIC, Dr. Sheela Priya, State Chief Information Commissioner, Tamil Nadu, Shri Alok Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health (AIDS Control and Ayushman Bharat), Dr. Sabahat S. Azim, Chief Executive Officer, Global Healthcare System, Dr. Manu Mathur, Sr. Research Scientist and Associate Professor & Ms. Neha Tomar, Manager (Legal ), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), Mr. Sunil Nandraj, Ex- Advisor, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and Dr. Jayant Kumar Dass, Director, National Institute of Health Family Welfare (NIHFW) are scheduled to participate in the Seminar and give their presentation. Dr. V. K. Paul, Member, Niti Aayog and Shri Indu Bhushan,...

An open House was organized at the initiative of Hon’ble Minister of State (MOS) for Statistics & Programme implementation with Hon’ble Members of Rajya Sabha for first time to understand the problems in smooth implementation of MPLAD Scheme and also elicit getting their suggestions for improvement. Initiating the discussion Minister told them that in last four years 3.17 lakh number of works were completed. The MPLADS portal is also being improved so as more information can be given and a transparent and friendly information system can work. Hon’ble MOS inaugurated a pocket book on Scheme guideline, to be used as a ready reckoner, and also launched an e-book on the scheme. The e-book highlights the good quality assets created under the scheme as well as informs about the basic feature/ provisions of the scheme. A number of MPs attended the meeting. All MPs were provided with an opportunity to give their suggestions which can improve the outcome of the scheme. ...

Shri Nitin Gadkari announces adoption of international system of counting of Lane Kilometres Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways , Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that over 9829 kilometres National Highways were constructed during the year 2017-18. This represents 20 per cent growth over the last year, when 8231 kilometres were constructed. 17055 kilometres road length was awarded in the year, against 15948 kilometres last year. Expenditure of Rs 1,16,324 crore was incurred on construction of National Highways during the year 2017-18. Addressing media in New Delhi today, the Minister announced adoption of international system of counting of Lane Kilometres from the coming Financial Year onwards. He said, the ministry has so far been calculating construction of National Highways in linear length, which did not truly reflected the amount of work completed. Shri Gadkari informed that the wor...

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Lok Sabha today on violence during Bharat Bandh. Following is the full text of the statement: “Madam, Yesterday, there have been incidences of violence and arson in some parts of the country. During Bharat Bandh , 8 people lost their lives in violence. (M.P 06, U.P 01 & Rajasthan 01). During the bandh, there have been clashes between the police and the protesters. I would like to convey my deep condolences for the people who have lost their lives. I fully appreciate that there is widespread anger amongst the people, following the Supreme Court order. I wish to inform the house that Government of India was not party in that case. People have taken to the streets. Through the House, I want to assure the people that there has been no dilution in whatsoever by my Government, rather after coming to power and examining the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, we have taken a decision to strengthe...

Violent protests erupted today during a nationwide bandh called by several  Dalit organisations against the alleged "dilution" of the SCs/STs Act.   Following the SC order, the violent protests today hit life across the country with some states ordered closure of educational institutions and curtailed communication and transport services, including rail, incidents of arson and vandalism were reported from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Utar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab, among other states.  Hundreds of protesters carrying swords, sticks, baseball bats and flags forced shopkeepers and other establishments to shut down in several cities of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Odisha and Jharkhand. There were also reports of shooting, arson and clashes with police forces.   Political leaders like Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee expressed themselves on the prevailing agitation. Taking a dig at PM Modi, West Bengal chi...