North & South blocks play with fire normsThe DFS has pointed out that the buildings are “required to maintain minimum fire safety system as required by Rule 33 and shall obtain Fir...
29 Aug, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Government offices to close early for Republic Day, Beating RetreatCentral government offices in North and South Block, among others, will close early for Republic Day and Beating Retreat ceremony.
20 Jan, 2016, 04.19 PM IST
Transparency, good governance back in Sanchar Bhawan: Ravi Shankar PrasadSanchar Bhawan, which houses the telecom ministry, was "known for all the wrong reasons, but now there is transparency and good governance"...
13 Jan, 2016, 10.45 PM IST
Don’t want to be known as 'call drop minister': Ravi Shankar Prasad“The policy making at Sanchar Bhawan has become transparent,” he said, recounting a number of steps taken by the Narendra Modi-led governme...
02 Dec, 2015, 02.37 AM IST
Policy paralysis lingering on in DoT, says former Trai chief Rahul KhullarFormer chairman of Trai, Rahul Khullar, said policy paralysis is lingering on and alleged that DoT is working at the behest of Finance Mini...
06 Aug, 2015, 11.35 PM IST
Offices nearby Rajpath to close by 1 PM tomorrow ahead of International Yoga Day celebrationsOffices in South and North Blocks, and in neighbouring areas will be closed early tomorrow to make arrangements for Yoga day celebrations a...
19 Jun, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
It’s govt’s and not the regulator’s job to run the country: Ravi Shankar Prasad, telecom minister'I respect the institutions of regulators. They will be accorded all respect and their suggestions will be considered.'
20 May, 2015, 03.47 PM IST
Government offices to be closed early on Jan 25, 29Central government offices in and around North and South blocks will be closed early on Sunday and Thursday for making arrangements for the...
23 Jan, 2015, 04.07 PM IST
Government offices in New Delhi area to close at 2 PM todayOffices will be closed from 1400 hours today till 0930 hours tomorrow in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by PM Modi.
30 Oct, 2014, 11.34 AM IST
Ravi Shankar Prasad pulls up Post officials for unclean premisesThe Minister inspected work space at Gol Dak Khana and Lodhi Road post offices. Prasad inspected almirah and different rooms where he found...
29 Sep, 2014, 05.13 PM IST
2G case: Chief Investigating Officer testifies in courtChief Investigating Officer in 2G case testified before a Delhi court and gave details about investigation conducted by him and CBI team du...
08 Nov, 2013, 09.56 PM IST
- 2G case: DoT official was not aware of LoIs distribution in advance
Another prosecution witness in the 2G case told a Delhi court that there was no prior information about the distribution of Letter of Inten...
05 Jul, 2012, 07.49 PM IST
- No JPC, decides Congress
The Congress core committee has decided against conceding to the Opposition’s demand for a joint parliamentary committee to probe the 2G sp...
08 Dec, 2010, 03.34 AM IST
- Sibal to hold telecom portfolio till next rejig
In an attempt to erase the popular image of sleaze now associated with the telecom ministry, the PM handed over the reins of Sanchar Bhawan...
16 Nov, 2010, 02.07 AM IST
- Iregularities in spectrum allocation? CBI searches DoT office
In 2008, eight new players were given licences along with bundled 4.4 MHz spectrum to start mobile services. Facts on Indians mobile connec...
22 Oct, 2009, 02.32 PM IST
- HC slams spectrum allocation policy
DoT failed to answer how much spectrum the govt allotted and how much remained with it
30 May, 2009, 02.33 AM IST
- Key buildings in energy saving mode
The BEE has conducted energy audit of four other buildings including Sanchar Bhawan, Mathur said, adding that audits of all the 25 building...
25 Sep, 2006, 03.10 PM IST