‘Seven central schemes named after Gandhis’

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 15:55

As many as 7 centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) are named after either father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi or former prime ministers - Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Planning university to uphold Mahatma`s philosophy: Assam CM

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 21:43

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday announced that a university would be set up in the state which would uphold the teachings and philosophy of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in China

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 13:37

Mahatma Gandhi`s 144th birth anniversary was today celebrated at Beijing`s picturesque Chao Yang Park, where Chinese children reciting famous Gandhian sayings attracted a big crowd.

I am following Gandhiji`s principle of non-violence: Sharmila

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 15:48

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who was Monday charged with attempting suicide for her fast unto death here in 2006 while demanding repeal of controversial AFSPA, said she is following Mahatma Gandhi`s principle of non-violence.

No of MGNREGA work days up to 150, only 7% rate on crop loans

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 18:50

These decisions were approved by the EGoM on drought headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, they said.

EGoM to consider raising MNREGA work days to 150

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 11:56

Against the backdrop of drought in various parts of the country, a proposal to raise the number of assured employment days under MNREGA from 100 to 150 will be considered by an Empowered Group of Ministers next week with an aim of benefitting the farm labour.

Auction of Gandhi`s memorabilia unfortunate: Azad

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 23:32

Terming the auction of belongings of Mahatama Gandhi as unfortunate, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said he was not in favour of sale of these precious items.

Auction issue: Kishore writes to President for returning award

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 16:00

Giriraj Kishore, who was distressed over the auction of memorabilia associated with Gandhi wants to return the award.

Children celebrate Oct 2 as `Be The Change Day`

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 20:38

Several school children celebrated the 142nd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatama Gandhi, as the `Be the Change Day`.

Nation pays tribute to Mahatama Gandhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 30, 2011, 13:33

President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday led the nation in paying homage to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 63rd death anniversary.

Won’t use Mahatama`s picture: Montblanc to SC

Last Updated: Monday, May 3, 2010, 18:51

International luxury giant Montblanc on Monday assured the Supreme Court that it will not use the picture and name of Mahatma Gandhi for commercial purposes.

Gadkari a political pygmy: Cong on his Modi-Gandhi remark

Last Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 19:36

Congress on Saturday attacked BJP president Nitin Gadkari for comparing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with Mahatma Gandhi, saying only a "political lightweight" can make such a statement.