State Governments
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State govts should not give 'freebies' beyond fiscal capabilities: Former NITI Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar
Business | Aug 14, 2022, 02:00 PM IST"Non-merit freebies which are the nature of giving out gifts, consumer durables. Those are to be looked at carefully and in any case should not be undertaken by the governments who have fiscal constraints," Rajiv Kumar told in an interview.
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Centre, states can include value of water conservation in school curriculum: Venkaiah Naidu
India | Oct 03, 2021, 07:56 PM ISTVP Naidu also proposed that schools should conduct nature camps for students from a young age so that children, especially those living in the urban areas, see and enjoy the splendour of nature.
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Govts should take High Court nod before withdrawing cases against MPs/MLAs: Supreme Court
India | Aug 25, 2021, 01:51 PM ISTA bench headed by chief justice NV Ramana said, "We're not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in HC. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".
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Check ideological background before appointing people in govt: BJP to states
India | Jun 13, 2021, 10:56 AM ISTThe Central leadership of the BJP has advised all the party-ruled state governments to conduct proper ideological background check of any individual before giving him/her any position in the government.
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Three state governments have turned to astrology to ensure survival, claims seer
India | Jun 13, 2019, 06:16 PM ISTThe seer cites a picture of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath sitting in a religious posture while performing astrological rituals for smooth functioning of his government.
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Padmavati: SC rejects plea to block Bhansali's film; govts say 'distortion of history not accepted'
India | Nov 21, 2017, 08:05 AM ISTThe scheduled release date of the film, mired in controversy over conjectures that it "distorts history" regarding Rajput queen Padmavati, has been deferred from December 1.
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SC notice to Centre, states on plea to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR
India | Nov 13, 2017, 05:34 PM ISTThe apex court issued notice to the Centre and the state governments concerned on the plea which also sought a direction to promote solar energy and electric vehicles to check pollution.
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After excise cut, Centre urges states to reduce VAT on fuel by 5%
Business | Oct 04, 2017, 07:52 PM ISTPetroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged the state governments to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel by 5 per cent
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In big infra push, Centre allows states to borrow directly from overseas lenders
Apr 20, 2017, 12:10 PM ISTThe move marks a shift from the existing procedure that bars state government entities from borrowing directly from external agencies
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Allow transgenders to use public toilets of their choice: Centre tells states
India | Apr 05, 2017, 12:05 PM ISTThe Centre has made a considerable move to allow members from the third gender to use washrooms meant for both men or women in community and public toilets.
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Cabinet green signals railways for joint venture with states for rail projects
India | Feb 03, 2016, 07:10 PM ISTNew Delhi: With a view to ensure greater participation of states, Union Cabinet today allowed the Railways to form Joint Venture companies with state governments to mobilize resources for speedy implementation of rail projects.Keeping in
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Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses seized
India | Oct 28, 2015, 09:01 AM ISTNew Delhi: Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized so far from hoarders during 8,394 raids carried out by 12 state governments, resulting in a marginal fall in tur and urad dal prices across
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Babus facing corruption charges may get promotion
India | Sep 16, 2015, 09:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: Bureaucrats facing corruption charges will be able to get foregone promotions and subsequent benefits after getting a clean chit from disciplinary authority, as per draft guidelines formed by the Centre.The move comes after
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Supreme Court concerned over 'extremely large' amount of cases before JJBs
India | Jul 25, 2015, 05:56 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the "extremely large" number of cases pending before the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB) across the country with Uttar Pradesh alone accounting for 34,569 cases
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Centre asks states to roll up sleeves, boost foodgrain supply
India | Jul 07, 2015, 04:47 PM ISTNew Delhi: Concerned over price rise in pulses and other commodities, the Centre today asked state governments to take stringent action against hoarders and boost supply in "vulnerable areas" prone to shortages.The states have also
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As swine flu toll rises, states told to operate 24X7 helplines
India | Feb 19, 2015, 07:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth today urged state governments to ensure round-the-clock functioning of outbreak monitoring cells and necessary helplines as the number of people affected by swine flu in the country crossed the
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Coal ministry to auction 38 coal blocks
Jun 03, 2012, 12:09 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jun 3: The coal ministry will be auctioning 38 coal blocks to integrated steel plants in the private, cement, sponge iron, surface gasification, power, and state governments. These coal blocks belong to seven