Par panel seeks law for citizens above 80 years
New Delhi: Observing that there is no right-based law in the country to address disabilities arising out of ageing, a Parliamentary panel has suggested that a legislation for providing special assistance to citizens who are above the age of 80. A report presented in Parliament by the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment panel said that with ageing especially after 80 years, most people are afflicted with an assortment of disabilities like low vision, hearing impairment and others to a varying disability.
now, Cancer patients to get morphine easily
New Delhi: Cancer patients will have easier access to pain-killer morphine drugs with Parliament on Friday passing a Bill that also provides for control and regulation of narcotic drugs. Moving the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2011 for consideration and passage in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance JD Salem said though India produced 90 per cent of morphines in the world, these were not easily available in leading city hospitals.
Govt plays down death of 450 Indians in Qatar
New Delhi: Government on Friday sought to play down reports of death of over 450 Indians in Qatar in last two years, saying the figure was not alarming considering the size of the Indian community in the Gulf nation. Joint Secretary in Gulf Division in Ministry of External Affairs Mridul Kumar said welfare and safety of Indian expatriate in Gulf countries has been among the top priorities of the Government and the reports about death of Indians in Qatar was not abnormal.
India concerned by Masood’s rallies
New Delhi: India on Friday expressed concern on Pakistan allowing Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, blamed for the 2001 Parliament attack, to “spew venom” against it, saying it was a matter of concern how a globally banned terrorist could address anti-India rallies. India’s reaction came a day after Pakistan sought to play down a recent address by Azhar calling for jihad against India as a “one time event”.
govt officials’ Bond must for study leave
New Delhi: The Centre has made it mandatory for its employees going on study leave to sign a bond confirming their commitment to put in requisite active service after expiry of the leave period. At present, an employee executes a bond committing to pay loans or money incurred on him by the Government before proceeding on study leave.
Hyderabad airport put on high alert
New Delhi: The Hyderabad International Airport was on Friday put on high alert after an anonymous letter threatening that explosives will be used and transported through a flight was received at the facility. Sources said the Chief Airport Security Officer (CASO) of the sprawling complex received the letter which threatened that “explosives” will be used and transported through a flight which may take-off or land at the airport.