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President appoints ex-SC judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as Lokpal chairperson

The President of India has been pleased to appoint the following as the Chairperson and Members of Lokpal: Chairperson 1.   Shri Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar Judicial Members 2.   Shri Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy 3.   Shri Justice Sanjay Yadav 4.   Shri Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Members other than Judicial Members 5.   Shri Sushil Chandra 6.   Shri Pankaj Kumar 7.   Shri Ajay Tirkey The above appointments will take effect ...

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PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT JHARKHAND AND ODISHA FROM FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 2

Newdelhi:27/2/24:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Jharkhand and Odisha from February 28 to March 2, 2024. On February 28, the President will grace the 3rd convocation of Central University of Jharkhand at Ranchi. On the same day, the President will lay the foundation stone for the Central Government Holiday Home at Rairangpur, Odisha.  On the occasion, she will ...

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman asks regulators to hold monthly meetings with startups and fintech firms

Newdelhi:27/2/24:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Reserve Bank of India to hold monthly meetings with start-ups and fintech companies to address their regulatory concerns. While chairing the meeting with top executives of about 50 start-ups and fintech firms yesterday, the Minister said that innovative solutions by fintech companies are essential to the financial services sector. However, they must ensure ...

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10th edition of ‘Secretariat Reforms’ report released for January, 2024

Newdelhi:27/2/24:DARPG published 10th edition of monthly report on “Secretariat Reforms” for January 2024 (Link to Report) with detailed analysis under 3 initiatives (i) Swachhata Campaign and Reducing Pendency to Minimum Levels; (ii) Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making and (iii) e-Office. The report highlights the Government’s efforts for institutionalizing swachhata, reducing pendency and delayering under the Initiative for Increasing Efficiency in ...

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First Pey Jal Survekshan Awards to be conferred by President on 5th March

Newdelhi:27/2/24:The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs announces the first Pey Jal Survekshan Awards scheduled for the 5th of March 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan. Her Excellency, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, will preside over the event, where cities and states will be honored for their excellence in the water sector. A distinguished array of 130 awards is set to be bestowed, ...

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Govt has brought end to policy paralysis and dynastic politic;Narendra Modi

Newdelhi:26/2/24:Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Government has brought an end to policy paralysis and dynastic politics. In his address at the Global Summit of private TV Channel in New Delhi, Mr Modi said, if today the world thinks that India is ready to take a big leap, it is only because India has a powerful launch pad ...

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Veteran singer Pankaj Udhas passes away

Mumbai:26/2/24:Veteran singer Pankaj Udhas passed away in Mumbai on Monday (26th February 2024) after a prolonged illness. He was 73. His daughter Nayyab confirmed the sad news on social media. Famous for his memorable ghazals such as “Chitthi Aayi Hai” from Naam, “Na Kajre Ki Dhar” from Mohra, “Chandi Jaisa Rang”, “Ek Taraf Uska Ghar” and “Ahista”, Pankaj was famous ...

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Hon’ble Prime Minister to Unveil Ambitious Railway Redevelopment Project Worth Rs. 41,000 Cr: list includes prominent stations such as Rairangpur, Panposh, Baleswar, Betnoti, Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda Road, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Rayagada, Paralakhemundi, Koraput, Jeypore, Talcher, Raghunathpur, Paradeep, Kendujhargarh, Bhadrak, Belpahar, and Brajarajnaga

Newdelhi:23/2/24:In a landmark move towards transforming the country’s railway infrastructure, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 554 Railway Stations and 1500 ROB/RUB projects on 26th February 2024 with project cost of Rs.41,000 Cr. Sri Manoj Sharma, General Manager of East Coast Railway while addressing to media said that in Odisha foundation ...

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Chief Justice of India inaugurates Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre at premises of Supreme Court of India

New Delhi:22/2/24: The Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud inaugurated ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre’ in the premises of Supreme Court of India today in the august presence of Companion Judges of the Supreme Court of India. Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai were also present ...

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PM participates in Golden Jubilee celebration of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

Ahmedabad :22/2/24: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Golden Jubilee celebration of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad today. The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion and also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Coffee Table Book. GCMMF is a testimony of the resilience of cooperatives, ...

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