Tag: Centre
‘Centre using govt machinery to target opposition’
Naxalism cannot be fought if the Centre keeps reducing funds: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar slammed Centre for stopping funds for schemes to combat Naxals and ‘declining’ the state’s request for a helicopter for quick deployment of forces in anti-Maoist operations, during a review meeting on Naxalism, organized by the Home Ministry. Kumar lashed out at Centre saying that, “the[Read More…]
No farmer committed suicide over drought: TN govt to SC
Tamil Nadu Government on Friday said to the Supreme Court that drought is not the reason for farmer suicides in the state. The government stated that no farmer had committed suicide in the state, and clarified that those who have, took the extreme step due to personal reasons, The Indian[Read More…]
Contempt plea in NGT against Ravi Shankar
Tamil Nadu strike: MK Stalin, DMK workers detained
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam working president MK Stalin and several other party workers were detained in Tiruvarur by Tamil Nadu police on Tuesday for holding protests demanding the immediate resolution of farmers’ issues. DMK and other opposition parties were holding protest demonstrations in various parts across the state as part of[Read More…]
Anti-torturer law a matter of national interest: SC
Aadhaar made mandatory to ensure poor get food: Centre to Delhi HC
Central government told Delhi High Court on Monday that Aadhaar was made mandatory to ensure the poor get subsidised foodgrains under the public distribution system (PDS). “Aadhaar is mandatory for PDS, as this system is mostly misused in our country. The subsidised foodgrains were not reaching the poor. Someone else[Read More…]
Centre bans red beacons on VIP vehicles
Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban the use of red beacons atop vehicles of officials and dignitaries, including the Prime Minister. President, Vice President and Chief Justice of India are exempted from the rule. The decision comes into effect from May 1, 2017. “Red beacon to be removed from[Read More…]
Centre removes service charge from restaurants
Farmer suicide a humanitarian crisis, SC slams TN govt
The Supreme Court on Thursday has slammed the Tamil Nadu government on the issue of farmer suicides. Calling the suicides a humanitarian crisis, the apex court said that the government cannot be silent on the issue. A Bench led by Justice Dipak Misra said it was the duty of the[Read More…]
Aadhar mandatory for filling ITR forms
SC allows candidates above 25 years to appear for NEET
SC orders installation of CCTV cameras inside courtrooms
The judiciary has finally permitted cameras in the courtrooms after years of reluctance. The Supreme Court has ordered installation of CCTV cameras (without audio recording) in at least two districts in all states and union territories to capture court proceedings. A bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U[Read More…]
Govt to scrap 7 Appellate Tribunals
Ganga, Yamuna should have rights like living beings: Uttarakhand HC
We will call your gods to clean the shit’: Powerful song on manual scavenging goes viral
There are over 12,700 manual scavengers in 13 states despite manual scavenging been banned four years ago. Manual scavenging was banned in 2013. Out of 12,737 manual scavengers, the maximum of 10,301 are in Uttar Pradesh, followed by 737 in Karnataka, 363 in Tamil Nadu, 322 in Rajasthan and 237 in[Read More…]
No direct link between demonetisation and agricultural prices: Radha Mohan Singh
Central government on Friday said that there is no “direct link” between demonetisation and the prices of agricultural commodities. “There is no direct link between demonetisation and the prices of agricultural commodities,” Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said in Rajya Sabha. He added that the government had taken enough steps[Read More…]
Rs 17,000 cr to be paid under MNREGA
Over 12,700 manual scavengers in the country
Delhi HC dismisses Zakir Naik’s plea
Mallikarjun Kharge to be next PAC chairman
CBI to inquire fraud in Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme
Centre opposes petitions questioning the restrction on depositing banned notes
The central government on Friday opposed in the Apex Court petitions that challenged the Centre’s decision to restrict the deposit of demonetised currency till December 30, 2016. However, it is to be noted that the Prime Minister had earlier said that old notes could be deposited till March 31, 2017. Attorney[Read More…]
