SC SEEKS response on ex-mPs overstaying
New Delhi: Overstaying in official bungalows by former Ministers, ex-MPs and retired bureaucrats has again come under judicial scrutiny with Supreme Court on Friday seeking Centre’s response on the issue which was brought to its notice by former CAG Vinod Rai. A bench headed by Chief Justice R M lodha took suo motu cognisance of a letter written by Rai who annexed a news report of a national daily alleging that 22 former Union ministers and retired bureaucrats are illegally occupying government accommodation. The bench also appointed senior advocate Shyam Divan as amicus curiae to assist the court in the matter.
Rajnath talks to Omar over Baltal clashes
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah over phone about the violence broke out near Baltal, the base camp of Amarnath Yatra. He asked the CM to take all necessary steps to ensure law and order in the region. Clashes broke out after a dispute between pony owners and those running community kitchens and alleged high-handedness by CRPF personnel, leaving at least 25 people injured following which the yatra has been suspended.
Coast guard official commended for bravery
New Delhi: An Indian Coast Guard official has been commended by the International Maritime Organisation for displaying exceptional bravery while carrying out firefighting operations on board a merchant vessel and avoiding a pollution incident in the process. This is the first time that an Indian mariner has received bravery commendation from the United Nations subsidiary.