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Cabinet Secretariat directs secys to submit notes on major proposed reforms

Ministries and departments have to submit those notes by March 17 to the secretariat

Amit Shah lays foundation for ₹2,092 crore health projects in Assam

Shah inaugurated the Rs 675 crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati, at a programme held on its premises

Dubai-based Solstice Data signs ₹52,600 cr MoU for investment in Kerala

As part of the landmark agreement, 100 acres of land within the park will be allocated to the company to facilitate the development of its facilities

Kerala govt approves universal health coverage for wider healthcare access

The decision to launch the "Health Protection for All" project was taken following discussions and studies held at various levels over the past one year, based on the direction of Chief Minister Pinar

Kerala govt clears amnesty on traffic fines to reduce e-challan backlog

Under the amnesty scheme, motorists will get a 50 per cent concession on fines imposed for all traffic violations committed up to December 31, 2024

Amit Shah to launch ₹2,092 cr health projects, address BJYM meet in Assam

Shah will inaugurate the ₹675 crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) here, and virtually launch cancer centres at Golaghat and Tinsukia

Fire breaks out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi, nearly 50 shops gutted

The fire erupted at the Nature Bazaar market located near Andheria Mor in the Lado Sarai area, where several temporary and semi-permanent shops selling handicrafts and other items are set up

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days

Haryana govt okays panels to ensure supply of commercial LPG as per need

The deputy commissioners may also, on priority, allot commercial LPG cylinders for marriage functions as per need and priority

India well placed to handle fuel supply risks amid West Asia crisis: Goyal

Goyal said the government plans to come up with some "concrete agenda" next week to support exporters

Traffic curbs in south Delhi on Sunday for 'Run for Good Marathon'

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued on Saturday, the event begins at 6 am on March 15

Delhi Traffic Police conducts 5 drives to decongest roads near IGI Airport

During the five drives, 331 e-challans were issued, while 89 vehicles were prosecuted under the Vehicle of Concerned Authority (VoCA) provisions and 63 vehicles were towed away

PNG users cannot obtain or retain LPG connections, notifies Centre

The notification also stated that consumers with a PNG connection cannot apply for a new LPG connection or obtain cylinder refills

Nearly 100 stray dogs allegedly poisoned to death in Telangana village

An animal welfare activist, A Goutham, in a complaint to police, stated that on the intervening night of March 7-8 around 100 stray dogs were killed in Kishtapur village

J-K Police form SIT to probe assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah

Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the setting up of the SIT, considering the "seriousness and sensitivity" of the case

Kerala seeks easing of curbs on commercial LPG supply amid shortage

A list of the priority areas and institutions for this purpose will be approved by the Department of Public Distribution and forwarded to the oil companies, the statement said

BJP to go solo in Punjab; Shah promises to put an end to drug menace

Shah said the Bhagwant Mann government is steeped in corruption and has become an 'ATM' for party chief Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi court grants interim bail to accused in AI Summit protest case

The protesters also allegedly scuffled with security personnel and police staff deployed at the venue

Brics divided on West Asia conflict as India works to build consensus

India is the current chair of the influential bloc, which recently expanded to include Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some other countries

Commercial LPG sales start in 29 states, UTs; raids target black-marketing

India imports 88 per cent of its crude oil needs, 50 per cent of its natural gas requirement and 60 per cent of its LPG demand