Rs 30l ex-gratia to soldier's family
New Delhi: The Arunachal Government has decided to pay an ex-gratia amount of Rs 30 lakh to the wife of late Havildar Hangpan Dada, recipient of Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peace-time Gallantry award. It has also been decided that all educational expenses of the two children of Dada, till they graduate shall be borne by the State Government. Chief Minister Pema Khandu assured the family of Dada of full support, and assistance, whenever required. A memorial at the native place of Dada will also be constructed. The state government has already provided a Government job to Dada's wife in the district administration.
Narendra Modi greets Afghanistan on I-day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people of Afghanistan on the country's Independence Day and said India deeply values the strong and enduring ties with it. "Wishing the people of Afghanistan on their Independence Day. India deeply values the strong & enduring ties with Afghanistan," he tweeted. Afghan celebrates its Independence Day on this day to commemorate the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919, which granted a complete neutral relation between Afghanistan and Britain.
Bhushan alleges corruption in DCI
New Delhi: Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Friday alleged large-scale corruption in functioning of dental regulator DCI and demanded that it be handed over to Supreme Court-appointed Justice lodha committee overseeing work of MCI. In a Press conference, Bhushan accused top brass of Dental Council of India of seeking bribes in giving permission for setting up of new colleges and expansion of existing ones, besides involvement in "gross" financial irregularities.He alleged that several of members of DCI, including President Dibyendu Mazumder were holding their posts "illegally".
‘Population, corruption stopping development'
New Delhi: Growing population and corruption are the two hindrances in the way of good governance that is hindering development of the country, said NHRC chairperson Justice Hl Dattu at a seminar organised here on Friday. While Right to Information Act and Digital India campaign have helped fight corruption at some levels, Justice Dattu said, "deep seated organised political and systematic corruption" still exists which can paralyse a nation.
Duration of b’desh tourist visa extended
New Delhi: India has decided to increase the duration of tourist visa for Bangladeshi tourists over 65-years of age to five years from the present one year, in order to enhance bi-lateral relations with the neighbouring country. A Home Ministry statement issued in this regard said while the duration of the visa has been enhanced from one year to five years it will have multiple entry facility for Bangladeshi tourists falling in this age bracket.