Clarification by Ministry of Railways regarding Media News about New changes from 1st July, 2017

It has been noticed that a news item is in circulation in various social media platforms, WhatsAPP Groups, and some websites which mentions that Indian Railways is introducing several changes and new facilities with effect from 1st July, 2017

Extension of date of applications for nomination to MD/PG Courses under AYUSH for 2017-18 to 31st July, 2017

Applications for nomination to MD/PG in Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha and Homoeopathy Courses under Central Government Nomination (CGN) as per guidelines for the academic session 2017-18 from the eligible Government Teachers/Medical Officers (Doctors)/Research Officers were invited through the concerned State /UT Governments up to 15.06.2017 and 30.06.2017 (NER).

Change in Tariff Value of Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, Others – Palm Oil, Crude Palmolein, RBD Palmolein, Others – Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap (All Grades), Poppy Seeds, Areca Nuts, Gold and Silver Notified

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Excise & Customs,

Shri Narendra Kumar Sinha assumes charge as Secretary I&B

Shri Narendra Kumar Sinha, IAS (Bihar: 1980) today assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on transfer of Shri Ajay Mittal, IAS.

Clarification regarding reply to a question on Facebook

To connect with people through online space, the Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi held a one-on-one interaction with people through a Live Facebook Chat on June 29, 2017. The activity reached out to nearly 2,00,000 people, with over 700 questions received.