MoRTH advises States, UTs to stamp International Convention of Road Traffic on 1st page of IDP

The Ministry said, it has been brought to its notice that many countries are not accepting the International Driving Permit issued to Indian citizens and that officials there ask for the validation of IDP in accordance with International Convention of Road Traffic of 19th September 1949. In an advisory issued to Transport Secretaries, Commissioners of … Read more

No postponement of elections in Myanmar despite COVID 19 surge

In an online interaction with the media, the Union Election Commission (UEC) of Myanmar pledged to hold the elections while ensuring measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the country.  Last week 24 parties including the military backed main opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) had demanded postponement of elections citing problems in … Read more

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi Crops for marketing season 2021-22

This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission. In view of nutritional requirements and changing dietary pattern and to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds production, the Government has fixed relatively higher MSP for these crops. The highest increase in MSP has been announced for lentil (Rs. 300 per quintal) … Read more

India launches maiden Direct Cargo Ferry Service to Maldives

 In less than 15 months’ time, First Cargo Ship set sail to the island nation from the Indian Port of Tuticorin. The maiden voyage was launched in an e-flag off ceremony jointly by MOS (Independent Charge) Ministry of Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Maldives Aishath Nahula. Speaking on the … Read more