Permission to four TV channels withdrawn
New Delhi: The Government on Friday said it has withdrawn permission to four TV channels namely 7 SEA, Mahuaa News UP, ABC News and Voice of Nation as security clearance was either denied or taken away.
Army facing shortfall of nearly 10,000 officers
New Delhi: Army is facing a shortfall of nearly 10,000 officers while the Navy is facing a shortage of about 1,800. Also, 644 officers have taken premature retirement from the Army since 2012. In the Navy, the figure stood at 343 while in the Air Force, it was 441. Giving the details, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told the lok Sabha in a written reply today that some of the major reasons for shortage in armed forces include increase in authorised strength due to new accretions in force level from time to time and availability of attractive alternate career avenues. He also cited stringent selection criteria and difficult service conditions coupled with perceived high degree of risk.
Rome building hiring: MEA faces CAG flak
New Delhi: The CAG rapped External Affairs Ministry for failing to purchase Chancery building in Rome despite approvals which resulted in committed liability of Rs 41.71 crore due to continued hiring of the property in absence of exit clause. The Ministry in its reply to CAG explained that since the report by the Structural Engineer (Projects) mentioned that the structural stability of the building seemed to be doubtful and also because the owners of the property indicated that they were unwilling to go with requirements of the Mission, it was decided to drop the proposal for purchase of the property.
CAG Shashi Kant Sharma signs 27 UN audit reports
New Delhi: CAG Shashi Kant Sharma signed 27 UN audit reports during his participation at 69th regular session of the United Nations’ Board of Auditors in New York. Sharma, who is currently in New York, approved and signed 27 UN Audit reports on Thursday.