Saturday, November 24, 2012

Corporation related to IT works in Haryana gets fourth head in 6 months

Corporation related to IT works in Haryana gets fourth head in 6 months


Corporation related to IT works in Haryana gets fourth head in 6 months

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 05:23 PM PST

After shifting whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka from Hartron, a corporation to handle IT-related projects, two months after his posting, the Haryana government on Friday transferred his successor Nitin Yadav just four months after he took charge.


Tibetans hold vigils against self-immolation as toll reaches 81

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 05:20 PM PST

With one more Tibetan setting himself afire on Saturday, the number of self-immolations in Tibet reached 81 thus triggering vigil and protests in hill destination, McLeodganj.


5-day Panch Bhisma marks marriage of deities

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 05:14 PM PST

Winter season has arrived in Dhauldhar hills signaling start of the five-day festival "Panch Bhisma" from Saturday onwards.


Shimla civic body to serve notices on officers who do not pay garbage charges

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 05:12 PM PST

Residents in Shimla have to pay monthly charges for door-to-door garbage collection; however, officers misuse their positions and keep away from making payments for years.


Two Punjab power plants short of required coal stock

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 05:10 PM PST

Out of three thermal power plants being run by PSPCL, only one has mandatory coal stock of one month while remaining two are in critical and super critical situation.


Sewermen's death: National SC panel wants FIR against officials

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:59 PM PST

Taking note of accidents happening with sewerage workers, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has recommended registration of cases against the officials responsible for such situations.


AIIMS begins OOPD at Jhajjar

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:57 PM PST

The outreach outdoor patient department (OOPD) at the new AIIMS campus at Badhsa village in Jhajjar, 17 kilometres from Gurgaon, became functional from Saturday.


Won't campaign for political parties: Aamir

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:52 PM PST

Actor Aamir Khan has made it clear that he will not campaign for any political party during the next elections, including that of Arvind Kejriwal's party.


7 injured as Sikhs, dera men clash in Sirsa

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:49 PM PST

In fresh confrontation between Sikhs and Dera Sacha Sauda in Sirsa - the sect's stronghold, four Sikhs and three Dera followers were injured in a clash on Saturday.


Norms for rural roads to be eased

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:28 PM PST

The Centre may slash by half the population criteria for constructing rural roads, a move that could give a major push to connectivity in large pockets that include backward plains and inaccessible hilly terrain.


Govt reviews Dreamliner training plan

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:09 PM PST

Aviation minister Ajit Singh on Friday directed the DGCA to immediately put in place an institutional mechanism so that the candidates not satisfied with their exam results get a proper redressal forum.


IAF MiG-21 ‘Bison’ crashes in Naliya, pilot safe

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 04:05 PM PST

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 'Bison' fighter aircraft crashed at Drufi village in Naliya about 100 km from Bhuj in Kutch district at 11.30 am on Saturday.


Savita’s husband to sue Irish hospital

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 03:53 PM PST

Savita's husband Praveen Halappanavar is likely to sue University Hospital Galway in Ireland for medical negligence.


Bodo-Muslim clashes in Assam: Refugees return home to reap a bitter harvest

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 03:34 PM PST

Bodo leaders are convinced there is a large population of illegal Bangaldeshi immigrants among local Muslims.


Assam's ethnic violence: Relief camps are empty but people are not back home

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 03:10 PM PST

The number of people in relief camps has come down to 36,000-odd people. The emptying of the camps has led the outside world believe the worst is over.


Tewari invites CAG for open debate on 2G report

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 03:02 PM PST

Union minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said the CAG should be ready for an open debate on its report on 2G spectrum allocation.


Bengal's finance minister takes a dig at Congress over investments

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:56 PM PST

The state government stressed on transparency in Bengal as opposed to rampant corruption elsewhere, in a veiled attack on the Centre and Congress-ruled states.


IUML, NCP Cong’s only sure-shot allies

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:53 PM PST

Congress will be back to the drawing board to refashion its alliance for 2014, taking only NCP and Muslim League as sure-shot partners for the next elections.


BJP slams Cong for its sustained attack on CAG, PAC

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:47 PM PST

Opposition BJP on Saturday condemned the continued attack by Congress ministers on constitutional bodies like CAG and PAC.


Maharashtra govt split on action against cops in FB arrests

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:30 PM PST

Prithviraj Chavan govt is dithering on its promise to act against cops who hastily arrested two girls for uploading an internet post on shut down for Thackeray's funeral.


Ahmedabad lawyer gets information on expenditure of Kasab's jail term

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:22 PM PST

The discreet hanging of Amir Ajmal Kasab, a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist at Yerwada Jail in Pune on November 21 put an end to a nationwide wait for justice to victims of Mumbai terror attack.


Jethmalani slams BJP for attack on new CBI director

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:16 PM PST

Ram Jethmalani on Saturday attacked the BJP for criticizing the appointment of new CBI director and said the government's decision has "averted national calamity".


Opinion poll says Narendra Modi will beat 2007 tally, Congress to hit new low

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 02:06 PM PST

An opinion poll by AC Nielsen for a Hindi news channel has claimed that Modi would lead BJP to a tally of 124 seats.


India aims to ramp up military ties with Myanmar

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 01:28 PM PST

Defence minister A K Antony will be heading for Naypyitaw early next year to further firm up defence ties with Myanmar.


NSG partially admits to selective distribution of donations among 26/11 heroes

Posted: 24 Nov 2012 01:01 PM PST

The NSG has conceded that donations from Royal Western India Turf Club were distributed only among four commandoes while seven others were ignored.


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