PM Modi bans use of mobile phones in Cabinet meetings

To prevent leaking of sensitive information and policy decisions, the government has banned use of mobile phones in cabinet meetings.

In a move to counter cyber security threat, the Prime Minister's Office has banned use of mobile phones in cabinet meetings. The decision was aimed at preventing leak of any sensitive information about the cabinet decisions and matters of policy making.

The Central Secretariat recently issued a circular to this effect. The circular was issued at the direction of the PMO.

The Central Secretariat asked all the private secretaries to brief their ministers 'appropriately' about the decision that "smart-phones/mobile phones henceforth will not be permitted inside meeting venues of Cabinet/Cabinet committees."

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PM strongly condemns terror attack in Uri :

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the terror attack this morning in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.

“We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.

We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

Have spoken to Home Minister and Raksha Mantri on the situation. Raksha Mantri will go to J&K himself to take stock of the situation”, the Prime Minister said.