Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Two parallel and crucial hearings are scheduled at a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, on similar pleas filed by two different parties challenging the order by the special court in Kolkata last week sentencing civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape and murder of … Read more
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) The announcement of the Padma Bhushan Award posthumously conferred upon Late Sushil Kumar Modi has met with heartfelt gratitude from his wife, Jessie Modi. Speaking to the IANS, she expressed her deep appreciation to the Union government thanking President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar Chief … Read more
Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) In a bid to curb illegal extortion of money from civilians, government employees, contractors and others, the Manipur government on Sunday announced to establish a dedicated Integrated Anti-Extortion Cell under the Home Department, a top official said. Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh in a statement announcing the establishment of a … Read more
Gurugram, Jan 26 (IANS) Haryana Industry and Commerce, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Sunday that information technology (IT) has been successfully used on a large scale by minimising human intervention in the administration. He added that due to this, direct contact has been established between the people of Haryana and … Read more
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) The DMK government in Tamil Nadu is under fire after its allies and opposition parties protested against the charge-sheeting of three Dalit youths in the Vengaivayal case. VCK and the CPI(M), key allies of the DMK, have strongly opposed the charge sheet, with both demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Union Finance Ministry has notified the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for Central government employees with effect from April 1, which will ensure them guaranteed retirement benefits. “The Unified Pension Scheme shall be applicable to such Central Government … Read more
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced its decision to boycott the Republic Day tea party to be hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on January 26. This move comes as a protest against the Governor’s alleged actions, which the ruling government claims are obstructive to its functioning. The … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Central government employees picked up tips on a citizen-centric approach to governance at an interactive event organised by the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, an official said on Saturday. Focused on fostering a sense of service and accountability, the event named Rashtriya Karmyogi Jan Seva Programme … Read more
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) The BJP in Karnataka on Saturday came down heavily on the Congress-led government in the state, saying that without the backing of the current establishment, microfinancing scams would not have progressed so far. Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Saturday, Leader of the … Read more