16th April, 2003
 


Ministry of Mines

Mineral production in February 2003
The mineral production from mining and quarrying sector in February 2003 showed 7 per cent increase as compared to that of the corresponding month of previous year, but was 7 per cent less than the preceding month...........................

Ministry of Railways

Railway Minister gives away prizes and shields to officials and Zonal Railways
The Union Minister of Railways, Shri Nitish Kumar gave away awards in cash and citation to 133 railwaymen and women from all over the country at the Central Function held at Chennai to mark the 48th Railway Week, 2003 and finale of year long celebrations of 150 glorious years of Indian Railways today...........................

Ministry of Labour & Empowerment

Rehabilitation of 1058 bonded labourers during the year 2002-03
During the current financial year 2002-03, Rs. 54.00 lakh have been provided for conducting survey in 27 districts...........................

Ministry of Labour & Empowerment

Steps to secure better working conditions for female workers in their workplace
As a commitment to secure better working conditions for female workers in their workplaces, the Government has initiated a number of steps in this direction...........................

Ministry of Labour & Empowerment

During the 10th plan, all child labour endemic districts would be covered with a substantial outlay of Rs. 668 crore
During the 10th Plan, all child labour endemic districts would be covered with a substantial outlay of Rs. 668 crore which is 2.7 times that of the allocation for the 9th Plan...........................

Ministry of Labour & Empowerment

Ambitious plan to strengthen the labour statistical system in the country during the 10th plan
There is an ambitious plan to strengthen the labour statistical system in the country during the 10th plan...........................

President's Secretariat

Envoys present credentials to President
The envoys of eight countries presented their credentials to the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here today...........................

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

Ram Naik discusses Mumbai city gas distribution issues with Maharashtra Chief Minister
Shri Ram Naik, Minister of Petroleum & natural Gas met Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Mumbai today..........................

Ministry of Atomic Energy, Space & Electronics

Solar Array, Antennas and Solar Sail/Boom of INSAT-3A deployed
The Solar Array and the two Antennas of INSAT-3A were deployed on April 15, 2003 by commanding from Master Control Facility, Hassan...........................