(PTI) The fields would be auctioned and any firm committing the maximum capital investment within 10 years of the contract award and the largest share out of its net revenue to the government would be awarded the field. Nearly 25 years after ONGC’s prime discovered oilfields were privatised, the oil ministry has identified 11 more producing oil and gas fields of the state- run firm for handing over to private firms to raise output. The ministry is approaching the Cabinet to allow private companies take 60 per cent stake in producing oil and gas fields of national oil companies, ONGC and…
Author: Aruna Sharma
(PTI) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today visited forward army posts in remote Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China to take stock of the defence preparedness.The minister, in her maiden visit to the state, was accompanied by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command Lt Gen Abhay Krishna and other senior Army officers.She was briefed on the situation and defence preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Defence Spokesman Lt. Col. Sombit Ghosh said in a release.Sitharaman, who arrived in the state on a two-day visit yesterday, interacted with the troops at forward army posts at Kibithu in Anjaw district…
River Ganga has been an unceasing source of livelihood for more than 40 percent of India’s population. It has been unconditionally providing for our needs and has been the very essence of spirituality. In order to acknowledge the river’s importance and celebrate its magnificence, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organised a cultural evening – “Ek Shaam Ganga ke Naam”yesterday in New Delhi. On this date in 2008, Ganga was declared as the National River of India. Intended to evoke Ganga consciousness, the event was attended by hundreds of people from all walks of life including bureaucrats, academicians, researchers, artists,…
(AU) भारतीय जनता पार्टी ने नगर निगम चुनाव के लिए सभी 110 वार्डों के प्रत्याशियों की सूची शनिवार रात जारी कर दी। इसमें चार मुस्लिमों को भी टिकट दिया गया है। इनमें सपा छोड़ भाजपा में शामिल हुए पूर्व एमएलसी बुक्कल नवाब का पुत्र फैसल नवाब भी शामिल है। सूची में जिन प्रमुख लोगों को टिकट दिया गया है उसमें कार्यवाहक महापौर रहे सुरेश अवस्थी की पत्नी भी शामिल हैं। कांग्रेस छोड़ भाजपा में आए नागेंद्र सिंह चौहान और उनकी बहन मधु सिंह को भी टिकट दिया गया है। वहीं कई मौजूदा पार्षदों के टिकट काट दिए गए हैं। इनमें…
(AU) सरकार ने उन 2.24 लाख कंपनियों पर ताला लगा दिया है जो दो साल या उससे अधिक समय से निष्क्रिय थे। इनमें से ज्यादातर शेल कंपनियां हैं।सरकार ने यह भी पाया है कि नोटबंदी के बाद 35 हजार कंपनियों ने विभिन्न बैंकों में 17000 करोड़ रुपए जमा करवाए और कुछ ही समय बाद नए नोट की शक्ल में उसे निकाल लिया।कालेधन के खिलाफ चल रही सरकार की मुहीम के तहत इन कंपनियों की आगे की जांच चल रही है। रविवार को कॉरपोरेट मामलों के मंत्रालय ने यह जानकारी दी है। मंत्रालय के मुताबिक पिछले साल नोटबंदी के फैसले के बाद विभिन्न एजेंसियां खातों में रकम की आवाजाही की…
Saksham Pedal Delhi Cyclothon wraps up successfully Cyclist T Manorama Devi and Satbir Singh triumph in India’s premier Cyclothon A first of its kind premier Cyclothon event under the banner of Saksham Pedal Delhi was flagged off from Delhi’s Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium today. Organized under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, the young and energetic Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the cyclothon attracted around 5000 participants from all walks of life including officials from various Ministries and the Oil Industry, Sports personalities, Celebrity star Farhan Akhtar, school and college children cycling professionals, amateurs and housewives. Hon’ble Minister,…
A first of its kind premier Cyclothon event was flagged off from New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today. Organized under the dynamic leadership of, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Cyclothon attracted around 5000 participants from all walks of life including officials from various Ministries and the Oil Industry, Sports personalities, Celebrity star Farhan Akhtar, school and college children cycling professionals, amateurs and housewives. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, himself lead the 5 km Green Ride amidst great excitement and fan-fare to create awareness for cycle. The genesis of this Cyclothon lay in…
(PTI) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US for a report on the alleged beating of a Sikh boy in the Washington State According to news reports, the 14-year-old Sikh boy was punched and knocked down by his classmate in the Washington State with his father claiming that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent “I have seen news reports about the beating of a Sikh boy in US. I have asked the Indian Embassy in the US to send me a report on the incident,” Swaraj said in a tweet.
(DNA) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised India Inc and his government’s hard work in ensuring India’s entered the list of the Top-100 nations in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business list. PM Modi also criticized the opposition for constantly making negative statements on India’s ranking. “This report has not taken into account implementation of Goods and Services Tax. With GST we are moving towards modern tax-regime. India has reached a position from where it is easier to improve further. Our efforts have gathered momentum,” the PM said, while speaking at India’s Business Reforms event in New Delhi.…
Public Enterprise Selection Board has recommended the name of B V Rama Gopal and R K Mohapatra, Executive Directors (EDs) for the post of Director (Refineries) and HR at Indian Oil Corporation. B V Rama Gopal would replace Sanjiv Singh, former Director (Refinery) and current Chairman with additional charge of Refineries. Ranjan Kumar is currently working as ED at IOC’s West Bengal office,he would replace Verghese Cherian, former Director (HR) at IOC.