2nd December, 2003
 



Ministry of Law & Justice

Press communique
The President is pleased to appoint (1) Shri Kantilal Ambalal Puj and (2) Shri Jayant Maganlal Patel, to be Additional Judges of the Gujarat High Court.............................

Vice President's Secretariat

High Power Parliamentary Delegation from Ukraine called on the Vice President of India
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and Vice President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat expressed happiness over recent intensification of bilateral exchanges between India and Ukraine.............................

Ministry of Defence

Indo South African Defence Meet
The South African Defence Secretary Mr. JB Masilela called on Defence Secretary Shri Ajay Prasad in South Block here today.............................

Ministry of Defence

NCC cadets to leave for Singapore
A group of eight (four boys and four girls) NCC cadets which is going to Singapore to participate in Camp Pinnacle 2003 under Youth Exchange Programme called on the Directorate General NCC Lt Gen SK Bopanna here today.............................

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

India wins GSP case against EC at the WTO
A WTO dispute settlement panel established at India's request in January 2003 has upheld India's contention that the European Communities has violated its GATT/WTO obligations.............................

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Export growth sustained
India's Exports during April-October, 2003-2004 are valued at US $ 32092.42 million which is 8.44% higher than the level of US $ 29595.19 million during April-October, 2002-2003.............................

Ministry of Finance

CAG is reappointed as the External Auditor of IMO
Shri Vijayendra N. Kaul, Comptroller and Auditor General of India has been reappointed as the external auditor of the International Maritime organisation (IMO).............................

Ministry of Finance

Govt issues notification prescribing rules and form for audit report under section 44DA
The Central Government have issued a notification prescribing rules and form for the audit report under section 44DA of the Income-tax Act.............................

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Independence struggle and fight for social equality are of equal importance says the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has underlined that the issue of Social equality and our struggle for Independence are Complementary.............................

Ministry of Agriculture

India asks developed countries to reduce domestic support to agriculture
India has called upon the developed countries to effect a substantial and real reduction in the domestic support, provided by them to their agriculture.............................

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

Shri Ram Naik receives interim report from Independent Enquiry Committee on Mumbai Offshore helicopter crash
Shri Ram Naik, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas received here today an Interim Report from the Independent Inquiry Committee, which was set up by the Government on 18th August, 2003.............................

Ministry of Railways

New Member Engineering Railway Board
Shri S.P.S. Jain, a Member of Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has taken over as Member Engineering , Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways.............................

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Construction of an Adivasi Bhawan in capital is on the anvil
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has already approached the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation to allot 2000 square meters of land in Kotla Road, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi.............................

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Tribal Affairs Ministry mulls to promote tribal culture in the country
Union Tribal Affairs Ministry is in the process of finalisation of an Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) Memo for a new Scheme titled 'Financial Assistance for Support, Promotion, Expansion.............................

Ministry of Railways

Track renewals
Indian Railways have renewed 2,043 kilometres of tracks during the first half of the current financial year 2003-2004. The target for the full year is 3,850 kilometres.............................