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One-time loan pay-offs for Maha sugar co-ops

Maharashtra government is planning to introduce a `one time settlement` scheme to pay off loans availed by cooperative sugar factories in the state. "A one time settlement scheme would be introduced for the cooperative sugar factories

UP workes protest privatisation of power distribution

A 50,000 strong melee of workersof the UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) will be going on an indefinite boycott of work Wednesday morning in protest ofthe handing over of power distribution in Agra city to a private company. A delegatio

NRHM institutional delivery figures soar

Strengthening of the rural health infrastructure through the National Rural Health Mission has resulted in a whopping 71.6 per cent institutional deliveries across India as compared to only 41 per cent earlier. According to the latest perf

Bihar raises insurance cover for Naxal district`s cops

The Bihar government will hike the insurance cover of policemen and homeguard personnel posted in 15 Maoist-affected districts of the state from the present Rs 12 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh. Director General of police Neelmani told reporters he

No clarity on RTE implementation

While the human resource development ministry has set April 01,2010 as the day when the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) 2009 will begin to be “implemented”, there is little clarity on what the proposed implementation will

BSNL all set bring internet to rural areas

In a bid to spread Internet network in rural areas, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has tied up with HCL to provide computer sets in villages on instalment basis. HCL will provide computer sets with initial payment of a over Rs 2000 wi

Railways to save energy with CFL

Indian Railways has taken an initiative to join the `Save Energy` campaign and tackle global warming by distributing 26 lakh Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) lamps to 6.5 lakh quarters across the country. "The Railways are provi

Railways keen on PPP for fencing along tracks

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee,  pitching hard for public-private partnership in funding railway projects, on Monday said that she wanted to put up fencing along electrified tracks in the PPP model to increase revenue. "There a

CSC strength set to jump despite pullouts

The government plans to add1,50,000 more common service centres (CSCs) to the current proposed count of 1,00,000 according to Abhishek Singh, director (e-Governance) with  the department of information technology. "The CSC roll o

Sonia appointed National Advisory Council chairperson

The government has constituted a National Advisory Council with Sonia Gandhi as its chairperson. She will hold and status of union cabinet minister. Her term of appointment as the chairperson will start with effect from the date she assumes charge

CBSE all set to go global

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to go global with its new curriculum as CBSEI (CBSE International), offering the schools in foreign countries affiliated with it an option to have a global flavour. This curriculum

Frivolous complaints against babus to be screened out

The government has constituted a group led by the cabinet secretary to filter out frivolous complaints against secretaries of Union ministries and take appropriate action based on their "gravity, seriousness and nature of the allegations"

Gas prices lighter without VAT

Bowing to opposition pressure, Delhi government today withdrew a four per cent VAT on cooking gas giving a Rs 12-13 relief to consumers though it did not roll back the withdrawal of Rs 40 subsidy for LPG cylinders. The government also wit

CIC`s showcause to PMO for failing to provide info

The Central Information Commission has issued a showcause notice to Prime Minister`s Office for not replying to an RTI query filed nearly one and a half years ago. After receiving a complaint from applicant Virendra Singh Sirohi, the Commi

Govt approve 23 FDI proposals

The government on Monday approved 23 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals worth over Rs 2,325.21 crore, including that of broadband services provider Tikona Digital Network and auto components maker Bharat Forge. "The union Gov

CVC plugs loop holes to net corrupt secretaries

The Central Vigilance Commission has tightened its grip over secretaries to the government of India as it has got the Department of Personnel and Training to issue a corrigendum about its jurisdiction. Some officials were making an attempt to esca

Dehradun basmati no more

Known worldwide for its aroma and taste, the Dehradun basmati rice is no longer being produced in Uttarakhand`s capital city, though exports of the variety from the state show a healthy trend, the government has said. Rapid urbanisation has forced

SC may hear UGC deemed varsities stay

Government will move the Supreme Court to challenge stay orders of High Courts in some states on an UGC direction to all deemed universities that they should not call themselves as universities. Acting on the instruction of the government, the Uni

SC judge recuses himself from Sukna case

A Supreme Court judge recused himself on Monday from hearing a petition filed by retired Lt General Avadhesh Prakash, who has been facing a court martial for his alleged involvement in Sukna land scam case. As soon as the matter came up for heari

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


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