PCI forms panel to probe KCR’s remarks
New Delhi: A three-member committee has been formed by the Press Council of India (PCI) to probe into the alleged threat remarks by Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao against the media. Three-member committee comprising senior journalists Rajeev Ranjan Nag (convenor), K Amarnath and Krishna Prasad will make its recommendations for protection of the media in Telangana from threats and intimidations, said an order issued by PCI Chairperson Justice (retd) Markandey Katju.
INdia ready to fight any threat to its security
New Delhi: India is ready to deal with any challenge to its internal security after withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by year-end and prepared to face threats of terror groups like Al Qaeda, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday."We are discussing the issue of (US) troops withdrawal from Afghanistan and how to deal with the situation. We are taking action," he told reporters here.
EU envoy seeks change in CBdr approach
New Delhi: Seeking a change in the approach on CBDR (common but differentiated responsibilities) principle, visiting European Union Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on Friday said that "the world is changing" and the developing countries, which are on the path of progress through the route of industrialisation, should also do as much as possible for tackling climate change.
donate generously for J&K relief fund: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made an appeal to all Indians to donate generously to the PM's National Relief Fund for the flood-affected people in Jammu & Kashmir. In his appeal, Modi said, "My fellow citizens, You are all aware that unprecedented floods have caused havoc in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. A large number of persons have died or have been temporarily displaced. Property and infrastructure worth crores of rupees have been damaged. Our fellow countrymen in Jammu and Kashmir need our help at this critical hour to tide over the calamity and to rebuild their lives."
uma launches clean ganga website
New Delhi: In a step to boost mass involvement in Ganga rejuvenation the Union Minister of Water Resource, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti launched a website on Ganga on Friday. The website (nmcg.nic.in) contains detailed information on clean Ganga mission which includes Ganga Manthan, Namami Gange, conservation of pollution project, status of NGRBA, Ganga action plan, water quality monitoring, Industrial pollution monitoring, waste water management and comprehensive details of Ganga basin.
javadekar unveils online portal to monitor zoos
New Delhi: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar launched an online portal to Grant of Recognition to Zoos and Monitoring of Zoos on Friday. He also launched an E-archival and retrieval Management system for the Central Zoo Authority and a book on "Zoos in India 2014". The portal envisages maintaining and providing real time information about the recognition and evaluation to the stakeholders.
Former INlD MP barwala joins BJP
New Delhi: Ending his 35-year-old association with INlD, former MP from Haryana and Surender Singh Barwala Friday joined BJP, ahead of Assembly elections in the State. Welcoming Barwala and his supporters into the party fold, BJP general secretary JP Nadda hoped he will ensure the party's victory in coming polls in the State.
SC to examine law banning dance bar
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine constitutional validity of a law banning dance performances at bars and hotels in Maharashtra and issued notice to the State Government. A bench of justices SJ Mukhopadhaya and PC Pant issued notice to Maharashtra Government on a plea of Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association which challenged the Maharashtra Police (second amendment) Act which was passed by state assembly on June 13.