central government Archives

September 26, 2024 8:33 PM

Centre increases minimum wage rates for workers

The central government has announced a revision in minimum wage rates by adjusting the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This increase is aimed at helping workers, particularly in the unorganised sector, manage the rising cost of living, according t...

August 30, 2024 5:30 PM

Govt reserves MBBS seats for families affected by terrorism

The Central government has set aside four MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year specifically for families affected by terrorism. These seats are reserved for spouses and children of civilian victims of terrorist activities, aiming to provide educa...

August 20, 2024 8:54 AM

India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally, meeting held with health experts

The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in response to the global rise in Mpox cases, according to sources. Official sources told, "We have alerted airports, ports and borders with Bangladesh and P...

July 29, 2024 8:53 AM

PM Modi holds meeting with BJP CMs & deputy CMs, reviewing welfare schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the steps to increase outreach of central government schemes with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states. Modi gave several suggestions on further improving the governance in their respec...

June 19, 2024 12:27 PM

New postal law ‘Post Office Act 2023’ comes into effect, enhancing ease of living

The central government has issued a notification giving effect to the provisions of the new postal law, the Post Office Act, 2023, from June 18. According to a Ministry of Communications release, "The Post Office Act, 2023," vide notification dated ...

March 28, 2024 8:43 AM

Central government extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months

The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, un...

August 21, 2023 12:48 PM

To give relief to consumers Centre starts selling onions also at subsidised rates, buffer enhanced

Already selling tomatoes on behalf of the central government at a subsidised rate, the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) is now going to sell onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kg in the...