Sanction-hit Russian state bank VTB receives $1.8 bn aid

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 22:48

Russia`s second largest bank VTB said Tuesday it has received 100 billion rubles ($1.8 billion) from the country`s national welfare fund, part of a plan to recapitalise the banking system hit by the falling ruble and Western sanctions.

Punjab allocates Rs 2,113 cr for weaker sections` welfare

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 20:46

The Punjab government has allocated Rs 2,113.09 crore for welfare of scheduled castes, backward classes and economically weaker sections of the society.

FDI in retail would help farmers, boost economy: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 16:28

"The claim that FDI will harm farmers and small traders is not correct.In fact, it has boosted the economy and their quality of services," Ravi

Maken sanctions ex-gratia assistance to former cricket coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 17:44

Sports minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance of Rs 3 lakh to a former cricket coach, Virender Bhatnagar from National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons.

Civ Av Min opposes crediting Airport Dev Fee to Consumer Fund

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 13:33

The Civil Aviation Ministry has strongly objected to the Consumer Affairs Ministry's view that airport regulator AERA should credit Rs 1,500 crore collected by Delhi airport operator DIAL to the Consumer Welfare Fund.

Welfare fund to help overseas Indians in difficulty

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 16:33

Government has set up a fund in its missions in 42 countries which will extend help by providing air ticket, medical services and food to overseas Indians in difficulty.