The Committee set up by WCD Ministry on Consumption of Junk Food by School Children and its availability to them, submits its reports

The Committee, constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to look into the issues related to growing problems of obesity in children and its relationship with consumption of junk food, has submitted its report.



Address by Prime Minister at International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo (May 12, 2017)

Address by Prime Minister at International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo (May 12, 2017)



Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 49.71 per bbl on 11.05.2017

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 49.71 per barrel (bbl) on 11.05.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 48.18 per bbl on previous publishing day of 10.05.2017*.



Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) takes Key Initiatives in the last three years;

With a vision to promote people’s ownership of the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and a share in their prosperity through disinvestment, and efficient management of public investment in CPSEs for accelerating economic development and augmenting Government’s resources for higher expenditure, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), Ministry of Finance, has been working tirelessly to achieve these goals.



NHAI Masala Bond Launched at London Stock Exchange

The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Shri. Nitin Gadkari yesterday launched the NHAI Masala Bond issue at the London Stock Exchange.