Coal scam: FResh fir against Nagpur firm
New Delhi: The CBI on Friday registered a fresh FIR in the coal scam against Nagpur-based Jayaswal Neco Industries and unknown public servants making it the 20th case in the scam. Following the registration of the case, agency teams carried out coordinated searches at the firm’s office in Nagpur, two places in Raipur and one in Raigad. The case has been filed for alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and under provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act. The sources said the allegations pertain to excess mining of coal beyond the approved quantum from Gare Palma-4 coal block in Raigad and its consumption in captive power plant in an irregular manner. Coal Controller and State Government authorities who allegedly did not act despite knowing of the illegal mining are under the scanner.
Upsc exam date to be announced by MAy end
New Delhi: The notice for this year’s Civil Services Exam will be issued by month end. “Civil Services Examination notice will be issued on May 31,” the UPSC said.
2 members of prasar bharati board resign
New Delhi: With a new Government set to take charge, two part-time members of the Prasar Bharati Board have submitted their resignations. Sources informed that Suman Dubey as well as CR Kesavan, who were part-time members on the board of the public broadcaster, have sent their resignations.