Ashwini Vaishnaw

July 24, 2024 9:18 PM

Government boosts Northeast railway development with Rs 10,376 crore allocation

The Indian government has announced a significant investment of Rs 10,376 crore for railway development in the northeastern region, as revealed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press conference in Delhi on Wednesday. In addition to this substantial allocation, Vaishnaw disclosed plans to revamp 60 railway stations in the northeast, transforming them into "Amrit Stations" as part of a broader modernization initiative. "For the entire northeastern region this year, an allocati...

June 19, 2024 11:36 PM

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif season crops, farmers to get Rs 35,000 crore more over previous season

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton. The decision will have a financial implication of Rs 2 lakh crore for the government while ensuring a gain of Rs 35,000 crore for farmers over the previous season. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third...

June 11, 2024 12:56 PM

I&B ministry announces third edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the 3rd edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman for 2024, aimed at recognizing the positive role and responsibility of the media in promoting the spread of yoga both in India and abroad. A total of 33 awards will be conferred under three categories - Print, Television, and Radio - in 22 Indian languages as well as English. This includes 11 awards each for the "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Newspaper," "Best Media Coverage ...

June 11, 2024 11:48 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Minister of Railways for second term

Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge of the Railway Ministry for a second term on Tuesday. In addition to the Railways portfolio, Vaishnaw has been allotted two other charges: Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). During a press interaction, Vaishnaw highlighted major achievements in the railway sector during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previous tenure of 10 years. He expressed gratitude to PM Modi, emphasizing his deep emotional c...