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July 24, 2012 8:31 PM

UPA takes on corruption with new measures

The UPA Government has taken several measures to tackle the menace of corruption. Following the two reports submitted by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on anti-corruption set up in January last year, the Government has directed that requests for sanction of prosecution are to be decided upon by the co...

July 24, 2012 7:53 PM

Govt agents to help file tax returns soon

The Centre has announced a new scheme under which any tax payer can seek online help or call an expert for a nominal fee to help file income-tax returns. The expert called 'tax return preparer' would charge a maximum of Rs 250 for preparing tax return. A statement by the Finance Ministry says this i...

July 24, 2012 7:53 PM

With stress on nation building, Pratibha Patil bids farewell

Out going-President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil today called on both the Government and the people to jointly build a strong, progressive, cohesive and corruption free India. In her farewell address to the nation, Patil said elections in our country were bringing in multi-party coalition governments, ...

July 24, 2012 6:38 PM

Trouble deepens for Maruti Suzuki with HSIIDC entry

Maruti Suzuki's woes at Manesar are piling up with the Haryana Government asking the company to pay Rs 235 crore to HSIIDC as enhanced compensation to farmers for land acquisition under a Supreme Court order.In a notice issued on June 25, the Haryana State Industries and Infrastructure Developm...

July 24, 2012 5:34 PM

SC bans tourism in core areaes of tiger reserves

In order to conserve the big cat, the Supreme Court today directed that there shall be no tourism activity in any of the core zones of tiger reserves across the country. A Bench of Justices Swatanter Kumar and Ibrahim Kalifulla also warned of contempt proceedings and imposition of exemplary costs on...

July 24, 2012 5:33 PM

BJP seeks better amenities for Amarnath pilgrims

The BJP has sought an immediate intervention by the Centre in providing better amenities to the pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra.A BJP delegation today met Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi in connection with the rising deaths of pilgrims during the Yatra. Talking to reporters after the meet...

July 24, 2012 4:31 PM

Non-bailable warrants issued against 12 Maruti Suzuki union leaders

The Haryana Police have acquired non-bailable arrest warrants against 12 absconding Union leaders of Maruti Suzuki, who could not be traced till now. The police also produced the five arrested people in the court yesterday and succeeded in getting six day custody of Union leader Yogesh Kumar for int...

July 24, 2012 2:55 PM

Indo-Bangla Foreign Office Consultations on in New Delhi

India and Bangladesh are holding comprehensive discussions on bilateral issues in New Delhi today. These include cooperation in political and security related matters, border management, counter-terrorism, trade and investment and water resources. The two countries are also holding their Foreign Off...

July 24, 2012 2:20 PM

First & 2nd AC Rly passes to civilian recipients of gallantry awards

The Ministry of Railways will provide 1st and 2nd class AC complimentary card passes to civilian recipients of gallantry awards. According to an official release, the procedure and other conditions for issue of such passes to civilian Chakra awardees, will remain the same as applicable to Defence aw...

July 24, 2012 2:12 PM

Indo- Bangla Foreign Office consultaions on in New Delhi

India and Bangladesh are holding comprehensive discussions on bilateral issues in New Delhi today. These include cooperation in political and security related matters, border management, counter-terrorism, trade and investment and water resources. The two countries are also holding their Foreign Off...

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