Newdelhi:1/8/24:As per the provisions of Article 243W of the Constitution, in conjunction with the Seventh and Twelfth Schedules, matters relating to urban development fall within the purview of States/Urban Local Bodies. However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) provides programmatic support to the States/Union Territories (UTs) in their urban development agenda through its flagship Missions/Programmes. The Urban Infrastructure Development ...

Newdelhi:1/8/24:Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi here today announced that grain deficient states can directly purchase from Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) (OMSS [D]) without participating in the e-auction from August 1st, 2024. The decision has been taken to reduce the huge ...

Kerala:1/8/24:  In the wake of the catastrophic landslide that recently impacted Wayanad, Kerala, the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a first responder, commenced rescue and relief operations from the early morning hours of 30 Jul 24, in coordination with other agencies such as NDRF and state administration. The transport aircraft of IAF has played a crucial role in airlifting critical ...

Newdelhi:31/7/24:The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements various schemes for educational and socio-economic empowerment of the six (6) centrally notified minority communities. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India has been implementing the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) Scheme on the lines of the JRF Scheme of UGC and CSIR. The UGC and CSIR Fellowship Schemes are open for candidates ...

Newdelhi:31/7/24:A Show Cause Notice (SCN) was issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Ms. Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, a provisionally recommended candidate of the Civil Services Examination-2022 (CSE-2022) on 18th July 2024 for fraudulently availing attempts beyond the permissible limit provided for in the Examination Rules by faking her identity. She was to submit her response to the ...

Newdelhi:31/7/24:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah took part in discussions on the situation arising out of landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, in both the houses of Parliament today. Speaking on the Wayanad tragedy in both Houses, Shri Amit Shah expressed his condolences to all those who lost their lives and wished speedy recovery to those injured in ...

Newdelhi:31/7/24:Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighting India’s commitment to heritage conservation said that India has long advocated for the values of the World Heritage Convention. “Our commitment extends beyond borders which are reflected through various conservation and capacity-building initiatives we undertake with our neighbouring countries,” he added at the Press Briefing organised, here today, on ...

Kerala:31/7/24 the second day of the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief operation, the Indian Army has intensified its efforts to rescue people stranded after multiple devastating landslides struck Wayanad in Kerala on 30th July 2024. Since the initial requisition received from the civil administration in the early hours of 30th July, six HADR columns comprising a strength of around 500 ...

Newdelhi:30/7/24:On the basis of the result of the written part of the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2024 held by U.P.S.C. on 23rd June 2024, the candidates with the under-mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Interview/ Personality Test. 2. The candidature of these candidates is PROVISIONAL subject to their being found eligible in all respects.  The candidates would be required to produce ...

Newdelhi:30/7/24:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will preside over Conference of Governors on August 2 and 3, 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This Conference will be the first Conference of Governors to be presided over by President Droupadi Murmu. Governors of all States will attend the Conference. The Vice President; the Prime Minister; Union Ministers of Home Affairs; Agriculture and ...