Opposition wants PM to go over coal mines; Congress says he will stay (Roundup)
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks disrupted both houses of parliament Tuesday with the government and the Congress…
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Himachal to go for re-bidding in Kinnaur hydropower project
byShimla, April 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday decided to go for re-bidding of a multi-million dollar hydropower project that is currently under…
Complicated process of funding behind MGNREGS ills: Ramesh
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh blamed a “complicated” process of fund allocation for many ills plaguing the Mahatma Gandhi…
Andhra legislator’s daughter alleges ‘house arrest’ for four years
byHyderabad, April 23 (IANS) The daughter of a legislator in Andhra Pradesh Tuesday approached a court, alleging that her father “detained” her at home…
Poorest unable to exercise rights fully under NREGA, says CAG
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The poorest of poor were not able to exercise their rights fully under the job guarantee act and several…
Jayalalithaa rules out withdrawing defamation cases
byChennai, April 23 (IANS) Ruling out withdrawal of defamation cases filed against opposition leaders, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Tuesday said those who are…
Malaysian leader apologises to Indians
bySingapore, April 23 (IANS) Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the country next month, a controversial Malaysian political leader has apologised to Indians there…
Goa CIC delay: Parrikar quotes from Bible
byPanaji, April 23 (IANS) Goa’s BJP Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar quoted from the Bible Tuesday to explain the delay behind the appointment of the…
Parliament adjourned for day over ‘quit PM’ demands
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were repeatedly disrupted before being adjourned for the day Tuesday as the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Cancel coal blocks given since 1993: parliament panel
byNew Delhi, April 23 (IANS) All the coal blocks allocated since 1993 were illegal, the licences should be cancelled and those responsible for the…