To avoid long queues at IGI airport in Delhi, 55 new immigration counters will be set up. 20 of the 55 will become operational by November end.
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55 New Immigration Counters In Delhi
Doctors Opting For Govt Hospitals To Get Extra Benefits In UP
To attract specialist doctors in government hospitals UP govt has decided to dole out monetary and career incentives.
Rlys Free Tickets For Life For Ashok, Kriti Chakra Awardees
Railways will give free tickets, for life, in Executive Class in any train to Ashok Chakra and Kriti Chakra awardees.
Maximum Age To Join Pension Scheme Raised
The maximum age for joining the National Pension Scheme has been raised from 60 to 65 years for individuals who are not govt employees.
AC Local Trains For Mumbai From Jan 1
From the New Year Mumbai commuters will have the option to avail AC local trains. To start with one train on the Western Railway will be started. Gradually more trains will be added on Central Railway too.
Detecting Malaria In Seconds In Just Rs10
Researchers in Kolkata from Institute of Engineering and Management and the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur have devised a new portable device that can detect malaria in seconds at just Rs. 10. With some modification even dengue can be detected with this device.
IAF Planes On Expressway On 24th
20 Indian Air Force aircraft will land on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway near Bangarmau in Unnao district on October 24 as part of a touchdown exercise.
Chikungunya Cure Discovered By IIT-Roorkee
Scientists at IIT-Roorkee have found that a commonly used deworming drug has anti-viral properties and could lead to new therapies against chikungunya for which currently, there are no vaccines or antiviral drugs available.
Plantation Drive Along NH
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has so far planted about 10 lakh plants along national highways in this monsoon season.
Aadhar Deadline Extended Till 31st Dec
Government has extended the deadline for obtaining Aadhar for availing government schemes and subsidies by three months to December 31.
SBI Cuts Min Balance Requirement
SBI has cut the minimum balance requirement in savings account in metros from 5000 to 3000. It has also decided to do away with the minimum balance requirement for minors and pensioners.Penal charges for not keeping the minimum balance. has also been reduced.
Bridge Over Arabian Sea For Pilgrims In Gujarat
A four-lane bridge over the Arabian Sea will help pilgrims visiting Lord Krishna's kingdom in Beyt Island in Gujarat. To be completed in 3 years, at the moment ferrying by boats is the only way to reach.
