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August 27, 2012 8:30 PM

PM:”Improve energy efficiency in steel industry”

The prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today sought to find effective ways and means to improve energy efficiency and limit environmental pollution in the steel industry even as steel production is increased.Speaking at an award function in New Delhi , he urged the steel industry to ensure that the l...

August 27, 2012 8:10 PM

CPM: NDA Govt also responsible for coal scam

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat today alleged the erstwhile NDA government was no less responsible for the coal scam. He has ridiculed the BJP for stalling the proceedings in ParliamentKarat told reporters in Ranchi that along with Congress, (BJP-led) NDA government was also responsible for th...

August 27, 2012 7:51 PM

PM Nair appointed DG of NDRF

Mr P M Nair, a Bihar cadre 1978 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Director General, National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The appointment will be effective from the date of his taking over the charge of the post. He is due to retire on May 31, 201...

August 27, 2012 7:41 PM

Home Secy. reviews Assam situation

The Home Secretary Mr. R.K. Singh today reviewed the relief camps setup in riot hit area's of Assam along with the state Director General of Police and Principal Home Secretary. He reviewed the Health Centre, Water Supply, Sanitation and Safety and Security of the camps.Ministry of Home Spokesperson...

August 27, 2012 7:40 PM

Rear Admiral Ashok Kumar is Chief of Staff of Southern Naval Command

Rear Admiral G Ashok Kumar today assumed office as Chief of Staff of the Southern Naval Command in Kochi today.A specialist in Navigation and Direction, the Admiral's sea tenures include command of INS Kulish, INS Ranvir, Executive Officer of INS Brahmaputra and Navigation Officer of INS Vikran...

August 27, 2012 7:26 PM

Congress rules out PM’s resignation on coal issue

The Congress today charged the BJP with running away from a debate in Parliament on the coal blocks allocations. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Congress Spokesman Manish Tewari said it was condemnable that the BJP has not allowed the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to complete his statement in ...

August 27, 2012 6:53 PM

Telecom Dept. issues ‘Information Memorandum’ on spectrum auction

The Department of Telecom today issued an 'information memorandum' containing details of spectrum auction which will start from November 12.Earlier, the Supreme Court today extended the time for completing the auction of spectrum by January 11, 2013, from earlier deadline of August 31.Acco...

August 27, 2012 6:53 PM

Centre : Assam taking measures for peace in State

The Centre today said that the Assam government is taking all measures to curb any unlawful incident or violence in the state. Talking to reporters in the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh appealed to everyone to maintain peace and calm in the State. The...

August 27, 2012 6:31 PM

SC: Complete fresh auction of cancelled 2G spectrum licences by Jan.11.

The Supreme Court today directed the Government to complete fresh auction of cancelled 122 2G spectrum licences by January 11, 2013. The Apex Court said that failure to meet the deadline would invite "contempt" action against erring officials with exemplary cost.A bench of justices G S Singhvi and K...

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