National Helpline for consumers
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The Department of Consumer Affairs operates a National Consumer Helpline to advise, guide and provide information to consumers in resolution of their complaints with regard to defective goods and deficient services.
DBT for Kerosene Subsidy
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The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that the Government has decided to implement Direct Benefit Transfer in Kerosene (DBTK) in 33 districts identified by 9 State Governments.
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$ 41.56 per barrel (bbl) on 25.04.2016.
Ministry of Labour has approved 8.7 percent Interest on EPF for the year 2015-16. Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has announced this in the Lok Sabha.
The Government of India have announced the Sale (re-issue) of 7.80 per cent Government Stock 2021 for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction.
E-Tourist VISA Scheme
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Government of India introduced e-Tourist Visa (earlier known as Tourist Visa on Arrival enabled by ETA) on 27.11.2014 to facilitate the nationals of the 43 countries visiting India.
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$ 41.94 per barrel (bbl) on 22.04.2016.
Employees Contributions to EPF
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As per the Audited Consolidated Annual Accounts of Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) for the year 2014-15, the closing balance of Funds managed by EPFO is Rs. 6,34,174.33 crore.
BSNL effects a saving of Rs. 613 Crores
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BSNL informed that it has managed to save Rs. 613 Crores by adopting various practices to conserve fuel usage.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan that one crore consumers joining the GiveItUp movement, which was started on the call given by the Prime Minister on 27.03.2015 at Úrja Sangam conclave.
7 Indians in the list of TIME Magazine
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The popular weekly Magazine TIME has released the list of worlds most influential persons.
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$ 42.35 per barrel (bbl) on 21.04.2016.
Wipros net profit down by 1.6 percent
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Indias 3rd Largest IT Sector company Wipro reported a reduction in the net profit for the quarter (Jan to March) by 1.6 percent and was Rs. 2235 Crores.
