Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Centre in a bind over HC ordering higher wages under job scheme

Centre in a bind over HC ordering higher wages under job scheme

Centre in a bind over HC ordering higher wages under job scheme

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:00 PM PDT

The court said that job scheme wages could not be less than the minimum agricultural wages and ordered that workers be paid the arrears.

India, Indonesia begin FTA talks

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 04:38 PM PDT

The government on Tuesday said it had started the process of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with Indonesia, while announcing its intent to conclude talks on a similar pact with the European Union by the end of the year.

Eye on UP polls, PM’s nod for Ambedkar Memorial upgrade

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 04:30 PM PDT

With the Uttar Pradesh election fast approaching, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved an upgrade of the B R Ambedkar Memorial and supported a proposal for a monument devoted to the memory of the famous Dalit leader.

18 lakh voters still missing from Punjab's voters' list

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:34 PM PDT

The percentage of elector photo identity card (EPIC) has gone up to 99.55% in Punjab, and approximately 30,000 EPICs are still being distributed.

PPP to finalize alliance with Left on Wednesday

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:33 PM PDT

"But even after having an alliance, there will be room to accommodate more partners like SAD (Longowal) led by the Barnalas, if the situation so arises," said party president Manpreet Badal.

SAD-BJP gave Rs 250 subsidy in atta-dal, but hit the poor most where it hurts most: Jakhar

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:32 PM PDT

Eager to corner the ruling combine during the last session of the present House, the opposition Congress has found yet another issue to embarrass the government.

Border district in grip of dengue fear in Punjab

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:31 PM PDT

A sense of fear has gripped residents of Ferozepur and Fazilka districts, bordering Pakistan, where dengue outbreak has caused a number of casualties.

Anna bombshell may affect poll scenario

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:30 PM PDT

Anna Hazare's announcement not to support Congress in Hisar Lok Sabha bypoll may affect the poll scenario in the upcoming Lok Sabha byelection here on October 13, a section of residents in the constituency felt.

Hisar bypoll: Mirchpur among 75 hyper sensitive villages

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:29 PM PDT

In the run to Hisar parliamentary bypoll in October, Mirchpur, which had witnessed caste violence in 2010, and 74 other villages have been identified as hyper sensitive.

HC notice to Western command, Ambala DC

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:28 PM PDT

The notice was issued by a division bench headed by acting chief justice M M Kumar while hearing the PIL filed by Ambala resident Shailender Khanna.

Child sex ratio declines further in Haryana

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:27 PM PDT

According to CRS figures, 13 districts out of total 21 have registered decline in the child sex ratio during the last one year.

Dera head's aide accuses him of having illicit relationship with his wife

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:26 PM PDT

In a startling revelation, a close aide and disciple of Sirsa based Dera Sacha Sauda head, Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, has alleged that the Dera head is in an illicit relationship with his wife.

Hanumans dot Panipat during Navratras

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:25 PM PDT

It is not just a handful of local residents who practice this tradition. During the auspicious days, hundreds of Hanumans can be seen dotting city streets.

Shooting of 'Chandrawal's' sequel starts in Raipur Rani

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:24 PM PDT

"Chandrawal," the superhit Haryanvi movie is all set to have a sequel, shooting for which began on Tuesday. The "mahurat" shot of its sequel "Chandrawal-2" was filmed at a village in Raipur Rani near here .

HC directs Centre, RBI to act tough against online fraud firms

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:23 PM PDT

Tightening noose around the companies involved in online frauds, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday directed the Centre as well as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act tough against the companies involved in online fraud, including seizing their bank accounts.

Lokayukta seeks removal of UP minister

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:31 PM PDT

Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta has indicted secondary education minister Rangnath Mishra for graft and sought his removal in yet another blow to chief minister Mayawati-led BSP government.

Tejas won’t become fully operational before 2013

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

The largely homegrown Tejas fighter is still to fight its way out of the doldrums. The jet will not become fully-operational anytime before 2013, a full three decades after the LCA (light combat aircraft) project was first sanctioned in 1983.

Alagiri drags feet on move to decontrol urea

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:28 PM PDT

A terse reminder from the PMO urging the fertilizer ministry to expedite 'urea decontrol' is set to test DMK's reduced heft in UPA after the telecom scam and election rout, while raising prospects of the Dravidian outfit clashing with Congress over price rise.

Sparring begins with probe into Chennai airport scare

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:27 PM PDT

A conflict is in the air after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended an air traffic control (ATC) officer following an incident that brought three aircraft too close at Chennai airport on September 24.

MP govt plans social boycott of dowry seekers

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:25 PM PDT

The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has asked its women and child welfare department to work out a campaign for the "social boycott" of dowry seekers ahead of launching its "Beti Bachao" movement.

PAC may blame Goa govt for illegal mining

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:24 PM PDT

The Manohar Parrikar-chaired Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is likely to submit its report to the Goa Assembly speaker on Wednesday, has reportedly blamed the state government, secretary (mines), secretary (forest), director (mines) and politicians for illegal mining activities.

Mumbai on high alert ahead of Sena rally

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:22 PM PDT

The Mumbai police will maintain vigil all over the city, particularly the Shivaji Park ground where a political rally will be held on Thursday.

Lack of funds hampers social science research

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:20 PM PDT

The poor state of Indian Council of Social Science Research, the leading body that funds and promotes social science research in the country, brought out by the review committee recently has resulted in HRD ministry setting up a separate sub-group to decide on 12th Plan funding.

Houses of ex-DMK min, kin raided

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:19 PM PDT

Sleuths of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Tuesday raided the houses, offices and other premises of DMK leader and former health minister M R K Panneerselvam and his relatives, including his son and siblings.

Nepal Telecom's deal with Chinese firms worries India

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:17 PM PDT

Sources argued that the decision could mean a virtual free run for Chinese cos that have links to the Chinese establishment on the communication network of Nepal.
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