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Hospital not ready to conduct dialysis? Move the court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi to carry out dialysis on a kidney patient, a report in The Hindu said. Justice S. Muralidhar passed the order on a petition filed by the Indian Council of Legal Aid

SC ensures police don`t let seized vehicles rot

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted insurance companies/owners concerned to take possession of seized vehicles, used in commission of offences, after getting the release order from the competent court. It did so to prevent national waste, accord

Memorial for Ombale, 26/11 bravehearts in Maharashtra

People of Satara district in western Maharashtra, from where braveheart Tukaram Ombale hailed, have come up with a befitting memorial for him and other 26/11 martyrs. The memorial, called Shaheed Smriti Udyan, will comprise about 2,

IPL telecast firms face IT raids

News laert: I-T searches at Multi Screen Media and World Sports Group offices. Both companies handle IPL telecast rights. Related reports: IPL matches should be cancelled: Thackeray (PTI) Shiv Sena c

`PPPs are public authorities as they deliver public utilities`

In a significant verdict that is likely to affect how public-private partnerships (PPPs) will be treated in law, Madras high court has ruled that New Tiruppur Area Development Corporation (NTADCL), a water supply PPP, must be considered a ‘p

Delhi metro authority exploring network feasibility for Bhopal

To explore the possibility of running metro rail service in Bhopal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will carry out a survey and give its feasibility report soon to Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Department (MPUAD). The

Rural women farmers can look forward to empowerment

National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), the rural development ministry’s restructured self employment and skill development programme, will pay special attention to the empowerment of rural women farmers. “The Planning Commis

Expert group to set standards for energy drinks

Beverage makers will soon have to keep caffeine in their energyand non-carbonated drinks under a legal limit. The government has formed an expert group which will recommend a limit for such content. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, m

Railways have projects worth Rs 13,000 cr for PPP

Amid stepped up efforts to woo private investment, Railways have identified 37 projects worth over Rs 13,000 crores, including laying of new lines and gauge conversions, for development under PPP mode. This comes after the PSU behemoth hel

Mumbai`s security drape made thicker in face of terror threats

Security has been tightened at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport, railway stations and other vital installations here following an alert issued by Central security agencies about a possible terror strike in the city. Bureau of

J&K to govt teachers: no moonlighting as private tutors

Jammu and Kashmir government has barred private tuition by teaching fraternity, including lecturers in the state. The education department has issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting officials, lecturers and teachers attached with the gover

Shortage of doctors persists post-NRHM

Bihar and Jharkhand face a major manpower crunch at the primary health care delivery centres, a bulletin on Rural Health Statistics up to March 2008 reveals. There is a shortfall of 176 and 736 specialists at community health centres (CHCs) in Bi

BSNL employees on strike

In the photo: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees shouting slogans during their indefinite nation-wide strike in support of various demands in Bhopal on Tuesday.

Disabled people demand comprehensive social security

In the photo: CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat with disabled persons during a protest demand a comprehensive social security system and Antyodaya card to all persons with disabilities, at Parliament Street in New Delhi on Tuesday. They submitted a memo

Civil Service Day to honour efforts by individuals and groups

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the fifth Civil Service Day here on Wednesday and will give awards for excellence in public administration for the year 2008-09, according to a government statement. The day, observed by all ci

Corp affairs ministry to out all IPL franchisee details soon

The corporate affairs ministry today directed the Registrar of Companies to collect within a week, all details on IPL franchises, the bidding process and the sweat equity, coinciding with a finance ministry probe into funding of the cricket body.

Voting rights for NRIs a problem: CEC

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) may not be able to vote yet as the Election Commission of India has pointed to the government the difficulties it is facing in extending voting services outside the country, reports The Hindu. Chief Election Co

ASI to book encroachers of regulated areas of heritage sites

The Archaeological Survey of India (Tamil Nadu) would conduct a survey and book those who encroached regulated area of heritage sites and monuments, a top ASI official said today. "Currently, we have about 400 protected monumen

Now US wants to copy NREGS!

India`s National Rural Employment Generation Scheme has come in for praise from the US, which said the key innovation has been "successful" beyond the expectations of almost everyone and worth emulating. The Obama Administ

Order probe against me, Tharoor urges PM

Shashi Tharoor, who quit from the union council of ministers over the IPL row, today insisted that he had done nothing "unethical or illegal" and said he has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to probe the charges made against him.

Visionary Talk: Amitabh Gupta, Pune Police Commissioner with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now


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