Tripura Congress celebrates Netaji Bose’s 125th Birth Anniversary

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee today observed the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at its Agartala Office. During the programme, floral tributes were paid to Netaji by members of the party led by state party president Birajit Sinha. Speaking to Northeast Live during the occasion, Birajit Singha recalled the contributions of […]

“Meghalayan Age” Store showcasing state’s unique culture & artifacts comes up at New Delhi

Residents of New Delhi will be able to savour the feel of the culture of Meghalaya. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated the ‘Meghalayan Age – The Store’ in New Delhi on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma was also present during the inauguration. The store located at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan would […]

Indian Railways will never be privatised, says Piyush Goyal

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday asserted that Indian Railways will never be privatised but said private investment should be encouraged for more efficient functioning. Replying to a discussion on Demands for Grants for Railways, Goyal said there has been no death of any passenger due to a rail accident in two years and the […]

Piyush Goyal gets additional charge of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution by President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday. According to a release by the President Ram Nath Kovind’s office, Goyal will hold the charge of this Ministry in addition to his existing portfolios. Goyal is the […]

Indian Railways to run 200 non-AC trains daily from June 1

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday announced that Indian Railways will start 200 non-AC trains daily from June 1 in addition to Shramik Special trains. “Indian Railways will run 200 non-AC trains daily as per the time table from June 1 for which online booking will start soon,” Goyal said in a tweet. He also […]

50% of over 9,000 vacancies in Indian Railways will be for women: Piyush Goyal

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that 50 per cent of about 9,000 vacancies that are coming up for the posts of Constables and Sub-Inspectors in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) will be for women. Sharing this information, Goyal tweeted, “50% of over 9,000 vacancies that are coming up for the posts of Constables and […]

Interim Budget 2019: Full tax rebate on income up to Rs 5 lakh, says FM Piyush Goyal

A full tax rebate has been announced for those with an income of up to Rs 5 lakh while those with incomes of up to Rs 6.5 lakh need not pay tax if specific investments are made. Besides this, in a big boost to the working class, Rs 3000 assured pension has been announced for […]

21st National Janajati Sports Meet: Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal attends event

Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal on Saturday graced the ongoing 21st National Janajati Sports Meet held at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education sports complex ground in Guwahati. The Mega sports meet of the Akhil Bharatiya Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram (ABKA) is aimed at identifying sports talent among Janajati’s to provide training and platform to […]