In advance of a leadership vote for Premier Jason Kenney, Alberta government political staffers received emails this week compelling them to take Friday off work and volunteer to call supporters.Brian Jean, right, just won the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection for the UCP. He says replacing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, left, is his first priority.…Continue Reading
The central government plans to spread the message on the way various social welfare schemes have benefitted the masses, including women, and people from SC and ST communities. A decision was taken last week to ask the various central ministries to collate the various welfare schemes launched by them in the past seven-and-a-half years and…Continue Reading
Australian spin legend Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack on Friday while holidaying in Thailand, will receive a state funeral, a government official confirmed on Sunday. Australian MP Daniel Andrews, the Premier of Victoria, announced on Twitter that Warne’s family has allowed the public to mourn with them. “I’ve spoken with the…Continue Reading
A Winnipeg man with Ukrainian family roots is calling on Ottawa to provide a lifeline to Ukrainians as Russian armed forces continue a devastating attack on the country.Winnipeggers Nick and Natalia Krawetz, from left, along with niece Anastasiia, Natalia’s sister Maryana and brother-in-law Valeriy in a family photo in Budapest, Hungary. (Submitted by Nick Krawetz)A Winnipeg man with Ukrainian…Continue Reading
Ministry of Education Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27” Term “Adult Education” to be replaced with “Education For All” Posted On: 16 FEB 2022 5:57PM by PIB Delhi Government approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme (नव भारत साक्षरता कार्यक्रम) for the period FYs…Continue Reading
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the commerce and industry ministry has issued a notification banning the import of foreign drone…Continue Reading
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that the Karnataka government should resolve the hijab row and Opposition parties should not use the controversy for political gains. Speaking to ANI, Kharge said, “The government should resolve the hijab row according to the rules. Opposition parties should…Continue Reading
Ministry of Commerce & Industry Government takes several initiatives to enhance collaboration between small business and e-commerce platforms Drives being conducted under One District – One Product (ODOP) initiative across States to facilitate on-boarding on e-Commerce platforms Special focus being placed on onboarding artisans and handicraftsmen, especially those manufacturing Geographical Indication (GI) goods and toys…Continue Reading
Multiple civil society groups have expressed reservations with the federal government’s proposed online harm legislation, which forces tech giants to take down flagged content within 24 hours, says a new report by the Heritage Department.Pablo Rodriguez and family members arrive for the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct.26, 2021. As Heritage…Continue Reading
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore Continuation of the Scheme will give a big boost to country’s quest for achieving a place of pride in sporting arena: Shri Anurag Thakur Posted On: 02 FEB 2022 7:50PM by…Continue Reading