PSBs told to create standardised training norms for new recruitsThe government has directed state-run banks to create a standardised induction programme for new recruits across all cadres, focusing on tr...
10 Feb, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
18 years on, Railways all set to replace iron trunks of loco pilots, guards with trolley bagsThe Indian Railway Board has requested all its zones to provide trolley bags to loco pilots and guards, replacing the iron trunks they carr...
25 Jul, 2024, 05.36 PM IST
EPFO draws up a five-year plan to upgrade physical infrastructureIndia's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has created a five-year perspective plan to upgrade its infrastructure to cater to an...
03 Jun, 2023, 12.16 AM IST
NCERT gets ETS on board for establishing India's first national assessment regulator 'PARAKH'The NCERT has partnered with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) which conducts TOEFL and GRE tests, for setting up India's first nationa...
07 Feb, 2023, 04.59 PM IST
EVs in India should not be too silent: Draft standardsIf the existing vehicle design does not permit conforming to this standard, an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), crudely similar to ...
19 Jul, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
View: PMKVY 3.0 aims to connect local youth with local jobsAdopting a demand-driven approach, PMKVY 3.0 is aimed at connecting local youth with local jobs.
15 Jan, 2021, 11.51 PM IST
Global suppliers to railways have to 'Make in India'The railway ministry is planning to standardise tender norms for rolling stock to create a level-playing field for local and global players.
09 Jul, 2019, 09.54 AM IST
Precious Metals Assay and Training Institute launchedA qualified assayer is a person who is proficiently trained in verifying the purity of gold in ornaments, coins and bars and must adhere to...
20 Nov, 2018, 05.33 PM IST
By August, trains will be rated on cleanliness and punctualityThe audit of trains, under Project Swarn (Gold), would be done on the basis of nine parameters by a third party agency, mostly the Quality ...
28 Jun, 2017, 12.58 AM IST
Metro companies will have to buy 75% coaches made in IndiaThe Urban Development Ministry has incorporated these mandatory conditions in the metro companies' tender documents which have been circula...
23 Apr, 2017, 04.14 PM IST
Need common training, certification systems for Skill India: Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union minister"There are more than 70 schemes that aim to promote skill development. But the biggest challenge for India has always been standardisation."
15 Jul, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
Government clears proposal for regulating play schoolsGovernment cleared a proposal for regulating & monitoring quality of care & education provided to children at play schools and creches.
20 Sep, 2013, 04.02 PM IST
Government to set standardised norms for Metro Rail projectsThe UD Ministry has also asked DoPT to appoint Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in Metro Railway Corporations for more transparency.
03 Sep, 2013, 08.15 PM IST
- Sachin Pilot orders refund of Rs 3,270 crore from defunct companies
The Corporate Affairs Ministry said that it has directed an expeditious refund of Rs 3,270 crore to the workers, creditors and other stakeh...
10 Apr, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
- Lack of skills delays uniform property valuation norms
Home loan lenders agree to adopt a uniform property valuation norms to prevent fraud and a rise in bad loans, but the lack of well-trained ...
28 Jun, 2012, 10.36 PM IST
- Uniform norms for valuation of assets on cards
With mergers & acquisitions continuing to be in vogue with India Inc, the government plans to usher in transparency in the way valuation of...
03 Sep, 2008, 01.57 AM IST
- A move to bring transparency in asset valuation
The government’s reported move to set up a new institute for valuation professionals is likely to go a long way in safeguarding the interes...
14 May, 2007, 01.07 AM IST