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Govt asks employees to opt for lowest air fare, book 21-days in advance

The Finance Ministry has asked government employees to opt for 'cheapest fare available' on their entitled travel class and book air tickets at least three weeks prior to their date of travel for tours and LTC, as it looks to cut down on unnecessary expenditure. The Ministry further said that employees should book only one ticket for each leg of intended travel, make bookings even if approval of the tour programme is under process and also avoid "unnecessary cancellations". Government employees are currently required to purchase air tickets only from three authorised travel agents -- Balmer Lawrie & Co, Ashok Travel & Tours and IRCTC. Any booking made within less than 72 hours of intended travel on tour or any cancellation made less than 24 hours before intended travel will require the submission of self-declared justification by the employee, as per the modified instructions regarding booking of air tickets on the government account. "Employees are to choose flights having ...

Depts turning to GatiShakti to reduce execution time for infra projects

With this, the time taken for a project can be cut by at least 100 days

Central govt changing face of Delhi, modernising it, says PM Modi

PM Modi asserted that modern development work being undertaken by the Centre is changing the face of Delhi and modernising the national capital

Govt asks Gencos to buy rakes to ensure smooth coal supply during monsoon

The government has directed the power generation companies (GENCOS) to buy rakes for captive usage, a move which will ensure smooth supplies of coal during the monsoon season

IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme amid ongoing protests

The Indian Air Force released the details of the Agnipath recruitment scheme amid the ongoing agitation and widespread protests against the scheme across several states

Rajasthan Cabinet passes resolution demanding withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

As violent protests against the Centre's new short-term recruitment policy for armed forces continue, Rajasthan Cabinet passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the Centre's Agnipath scheme

Rajasthan Congress accuses Centre of political vendetta, announces protest

Rajasthan Congress said that the party will protest all over the state at mandal and block-level on June 20 and 21 over the "political vendetta" of the Centre against party leaders

Agniveers to be considered for physical education teachers: Anurag Thakur

Amid the ongoing protests over the Agnipath scheme, Anurag Thakur said that after retirement from service, Agniveers will be considered for appointment as physical education teachers in schools

Govt playing with India's security, future of youth: Surjewala on Agnipath

Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala opposed the Agnipath scheme and said the Narendra Modi government is playing with the country's security and future of the youth

Protest against Agnipath continues at violence-hit Secunderabad station

The protest by hundreds of youth against the Centre's new Army recruitment policy Agnipath continued at Secunderabad railway station on Friday.

Protests against Agnipath rage on; mobs attack Bihar Deputy CM's house

On Friday, protests against the Agnipath scheme intensified as mobs set trains on fire, disrupting railway services across states

Central Vista project: Rajpath, India Gate to open to the public from July

The revamped lawns of Rajpath and India Gate, known as the Central Vista Avenue, will open to the public next month

NTAGI members agree on reducing Covid booster dose gap; discuss monkeypox

NTAGI members agreed on reducing the gap between the second and precaution doses of Covid-19 vaccines from the current nine to six months, official sources said

Why govt's skill development initiative still struggles with placements?

In its first iteration, the government was able to enrol two million candidates, but it could certify 1.5 million and place only 0.3 million

Govt discusses future export of hydrogen with Japan, Germany

Singh, who is also the minister for new and renewable energy, informed that India is aiming to produce 20 million tonne (MT) of green hydrogen by 2030

MHA to give priority to 'Agniveers' in recruitment of CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Amit Shah announced that his ministry has decided to give priority to 'Agniveers' who have completed four years under the 'Agnipath' scheme in the recruitment of the CAPFs and Assam Rifles

Govt to study dolphins, hilsa in Ganga to ascertain river's health

The government will now study the life cycles of dolphins and the hilsa population in the Ganga to ascertain the health of the holy river at different sections, a senior NMCG official said

With commercial surrogacy banned in India, couples find refuge in Georgia

After the ban on commercial surrogacy in India, the business has been booming in the former Soviet republic of Georgia

India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation receives Cabinet's approval

The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Iran minister arrives in India to a 'warm welcome' amid Gulf backlash

Abdollahian is the first leader from an Islamic country to come to New Delhi amid widespread anger in West Asian countries over Sharma's comments