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PM congratulates ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV D5

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has congratulated the scientists and engineers of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV D5 carrying GSAT-14 payload. Commending ISRO for the successful launch, he described it as yet another important step that the country has taken in the area of science and technology.The Geosynchronous …

PM reviews situation arising due to Cyclone Phailin

Immediately on return from his tour abroad, the Prime Minister reviewed the situation arising out of the cyclone Phailin. He was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary on the arrangements that have been put in place to deal with the impact of the cyclone. The Prime Minister directed that all possible assistance should be extended to …

PM congratulates Bhutan PDP leaders

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s message to the Bhutan PDP leaders. “It gives me great pleasure to felicitate Your Excellency on the success of the people’s Democratic Party, as well as your own election to the National Assembly in the historic second democratic election in Bhutan. I would like …

PM gives go ahead for a Strategic Industries Initiative,Textiles and Steel Industry to grow rapidly

The Prime Minister held a meeting of the High Level Committee on Manufacturing. The meeting was attended by all the Ministers and officials of departments relating to the manufacturing sector including the Ministers of Science & Technology, Heavy Industry, Civil Aviation, Steel, Textiles & MSME and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. The discussion …

PM to meet captains of Industry

The Prime Minister will meet the captains of Industry on 29 July to review steps to revive the economy. The discussion will cover (i)                 Measures to correct the Current Account Deficit (ii)               Measures to revive industrial growth (iii)             Depreciation of the Rupee and its impact on trade and industry (iv)             Skill development and ways of accelerating it (v)               Development of …

PM condemns blasts at Bodh Gaya

The Prime Minister has strongly condemned the blasts in and around the sacred Mahabodhi temple at Bodh Gaya. He has said that our composite culture and traditions teach us respect for all religions and such attacks on religious places will never be tolerated. He has wished a speedy recovery to those who have been injured …

PM reviews Transport Sector Projects

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh reviewed the performance of the Transport sector in a series of meetings recently. The decisions taken at the meetings are as follows:  Railways- 1. Elevated Rail Corridor, Mumbai: The State Support Agreement should be signed with the Government of Maharashtra in the next 15 days. The Ministry will finalize important milestones with …