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Paswan to release National Policy on Petrochemicals today

New Delhi, Sept. 28 : Minister of Fertilizers and Chemicals and Steel Ram Vilas Paswan will release the National Policy on Petrochemicals here today.
The policy is aimed at promoting investment in upstream in downstream industries, increase production and consumption, create infrastructure and promote research and development of plastic and synthetic fibres.

Retirement age of port and dock workers extended to 60 years

Arjun Singh to flag off `Azadi Express' on Friday

New Delhi, Sept.27 : Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh will flag off the "Azadi Express" - the Mobile Train Exhibition, on Friday.

The mobile exhibition, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the 1857 uprising, the 60 years of India's independence from British colonial rule and the birth centenary of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, will begin its journey from New Delhi.

Delhi court issues fresh warrant to Abu Salem

New Delhi, Sep 27 : A Delhi city court today issued a fresh production warrant against Abu Salem in connection with an extortion case that was registered in the capital in 2002.

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sanjeev Jain asked the Mumbai jail authorities to produce the extradited gangster in the court on October 15.

The Special Cell of the Delhi police has charged Salem and his alleged associates Ishtiyaq Ahmed and Chander Prakash with attempt to extort and criminal intimidation.

Panabaka Lakshmi to lead delegation to Hungary

New Delhi, Sept. 27 : Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaka Lakshmi will lead an Indian delegation to Budapest, Hungary.

During her visit, she will inaugurate the “International Conference cum Exhibition on Ayurveda, Ancient System of Holistic Medicine from India” on Saturday.

Besides, she will also have bilateral meetings with officials of Health Insurance Fund, National Institute of Pharmacy, Debrecon University and Business Environment European team in Brussels.

Meira Kumar presents National Trust awards

New Delhi, Sept.26 : Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Meira Kumar, today presented the annual awards of the National Trust here today.

The National Trust Awards is given to individuals/volunteers, NGO’s and persons with disabilities for achievements in the Disability Sector.

Addressing the gathering, she said that it has been a pleasure to give out the awards to all the young achievers.

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