SC seeks Centre’s reply over theft in Guwahati
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre on a petition seeking a CBI probe into the alleged disappearance of unaccountable cash to the tune of Rs300 crore, 300 kgs gold and some other articles from a temple in Guwahati in 2014. A Bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur issued notices to the Centre and Assam Government while seeking their reply within six weeks.
l-G row: MHA told to disclose file notings
New Delhi: Central Information Commission has directed the Home Ministry to disclose all file notings related to the controversial notification of the Centre issued on May 21, 2015 defining the role of lt-Governor in the Delhi Government.The information was denied by the Home Ministry saying Delhi Government had challenged it in the High Court and disclosure of the records might adversely affect its case.
Progress of Ind0-Bangla bus service reviewed
New Delhi: Government authorities from India and Bangladesh reviewed the progress of the passenger bus service between the two countries. The Home and Foreign Affairs Ministries from both sides met in Shillong on the Wednesday. The objective of the meeting was to take stock of the bus services plying on four routes between the two countries, and bring in improvement wherever possible to facilitate smooth and comfortable movement of passengers.
U’khand crisis: Cong demands PM’s Apology
New Delhi: Congress on Friday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise for “trampling” democracy in Uttarakhand in the wake of the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court. “Today was a landmark victory for constitutional democracy by the Supreme Court on Uttarakhand issue. Prime Minister must apologise to the people of Uttarakhand and India. He must vow never to try to topple an elected state government,” party’s chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala said.
Selection of Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims starts
New Delhi: The process for the selection of pilgrims for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016 through computerised draw of lots started on Friday. Union minister Gen (retd) VK Singh, who began the process, said that after the computerised draw of lots, the selected ones will be informed through SMS and email. The four-month travel period to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra starts from June. The MEA had received 2,600 applications this year, of which 2,400 were found in order. The list also has 87 doctors.
over 1000 plaints recieved over misleading ads
New Delhi: Over a thousand complaints have been received in the last one year against misleading advertisements, lok Sabha was informed on Friday. A large number of misleading advertisements appear in various media and a total of 1,046 such complaints have been received by the Grievance Against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA) in last one year, Minister of State for I&B Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said during Question Hour.