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Toddy is a very mild alcoholic beverage, Kerala govt. tells SC

Toddy is a very mild alcoholic beverage full of vitamins and used in traditional dishes, the Kerala government told the Supreme Court.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018

Government mulls incentives for States promoting exports

The commerce and industry ministry is considering incentives for states that play a proactive role in promoting exports as it will help boost economic growth

posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018

Concern over lack of teachers(Parliamentary Standing Committee Report)

The Parliamentary Standing Committee Expressed serious concern over the shortage of teaching staff and delays in key recruitments in higher educational institutions

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018

Mankidia denied habitat in Simlipal

Mankidia, one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha, were denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) under the historic Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018

Govt readies social security scheme with pension and insurance cover, aims for universal coverage

The central government is readying the blueprint for a social security scheme that is specifically aimed as a safety net for workers in the informal labour sector.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jan 2018