Postal dept should link postal bank savings account with payment bank accounts: RS Prasad  

Addressing the concluding ceremony of  the national postal week in New Delhi, Ravishankar Prasad said that postal department has done excellent work in the field of financial inclusion.  Referring to the achievements of digital revolution in the country Ravishankar Prasad said that  so far eight lakh fifty one thousand rupees have been sent through DBT. … Read more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 41st DRDO Directors Conference in New Delhi 

He said that DRDO has played significant role in ensuring technological advancement of our forces and safeguarding our country.  Chiefs of the three forces & DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy were also present on the occasion. Addressing the conference, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said that armies that were better equipped always called the shots … Read more

Protest over killing of engineering student halted in Dhaka

The brutal murder had led to widespread protests in Bangladesh after it came to light that Abrar was beaten to death by some student leaders associated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) which is affiliated to the ruling Awami League. Police has arrested 19 accused in the case including many office bearers of BCL. Subsequently, … Read more

Former Sri Lankan President vows to lead new movement to protect SLFP

In a public statement, Mrs. Kumaratunga said all efforts should be taken to prevent the attempts by conspirators to destroy the party which has ensured the democratic rights of the people.  Her statement came as SLFP has not fielded any candidate for the Presidential elections next month and is supporting SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  SLPP … Read more