(DC) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday hailed the Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline and said that the pipeline is a concrete deliverable of the joint efforts of India and Bangladesh. Pradhan said, “When the two PMs met in June 2015 in Dhaka, a new direction was imparted to the relationship. Oil and Gas became important pillar to bring our countries further closer. The Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline is a concrete deliverable of our joint efforts. The 129 km long Friendship Pipeline changed the diesel supply landscape in Northern Bangladesh. The pipeline will put in place, sustainable, eco-friendly and…
Author: Amit Bhanot
(TOI) The Centre made a case for reduction in strong for reduction in state taxes on motor fuels to arrest runaway pump prices by pointing out that VAT charged as a percentage of the price amplifies the impact of rising crude prices and fall in rupee value — the two factors responsible for the current spike in prices. “If there is an impression it’s the Central government that is imposing too much excise duty, which is leading to fuel fuel price rise, I would like to put forward that the Centre charges only half of what the states impose. Also, the tax…
(Millennium Post) Airports Authority of India (AAI) won the India Green Energy Award for the year 2018. Anil Kumar Sharma ED (PMQA & EMC) & Rakesh Kalra ED (Engg. – NR) along with N. B Goel Jt.GM (Engg. – NR) received the award on behalf of, Airports Authority of India during the panel discussion on “National Biofuel Policy 2018 & its impact on Energy Security” at New Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi on 7 September 2018. This award was presented by Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation for award category “Innovative initiative of outstanding Green Energy in…
(The Tribune) The Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing him as a leader who won the respect and admiration of even his political rivals. Members from different political parties showered praise on the late BJP stalwart as a leader who practised value-based politics throughout his political career and had admirers in every party. The leaders remembered Vajpayee for his sensitivity which they said reflectedabundantly in his poetry and down-to-earth nature.
(The Quint) India and Germany on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on skill development, which will provide dual vocational training to Indian youth. Explaining the concept to the media here at the signing ceremony, German Ambassador to India, Martin Ney, said that the dual vocational training programme has been existing in Germany for a long time now. “It means learning in school and on the job. It is special because it is owned by the industry,” Ney said. According to a note issued by the German Embassy, students who complete specific training courses in India will get a certificate that…
(The Pioneer) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a gang who were cheating youths seeking jobs in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) by employing a unique modus operandi. The gang was being run by seven members in active collusion of two employees of the Ministry of Rural Development, who were posted with multi-tasking section of the Ministry. The duo was instrumental in getting the keys of the rooms of officers, who were on leave, posted with Krishi Bhawan. The prospective candidates were called in those rooms to give impression that interview was genuine and they readily agreed to pay…
PM Inaugurates Key Development Projects In Varanasi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated and laid the Foundation Stone for several important development projects, at a public gathering in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Among the projects inaugurated are the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for Puraani Kashi; and an Atal Incubation Centre at BHU. Among the projects for which the Foundation Stone was laid, is the Regional Ophthalmology Centre at BHU. The cumulative value of all projects which were inaugurated, or for which foundation stone was laid today, is over Rs. 550 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the efforts to bring about…
(LiveMint) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), at its board meeting today, announced several measures to reduce investor cost. Sebi has decided to slash mutual fund expenses, reduce time period for listing of shares, approved amendments for interoperability among clearing corporations, and prepared draft framework for participation of Eligible Foreign Entities (EFEs) in the commodity derivatives market. “The board took note of the benefits of the proposal with respect to sharing of economies of scale, lowering the cost for mutual fund investors, bringing in transparency in appropriation of expenses, and reducing misselling and churning,” Sebi said in a…
A day after Union Petroleum minister launched scathing attack on Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik over issue of stalling central government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) project in the state, new statistics emerged that clearly shows that ranking of Odisha has persistently declined on various business parameters during last few years under the CM ship of Naveen Patnaik. Industry experts pointed that despite Odisha making tall claims of improving manufacturing and investment scenario in the State, the reality is very different is evident from various studies undertaken in the recent past. Interestingly CM Patnaik organized a roadshow in New Delhi…