Politics

2014 polls is a battle of ideologies: Sonia Gandhi

Kishanganj, Jan 30 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi, at the foundation laying ceremony of a branch of the Aligarh Muslim University in Kishanganj, Bihar, said that the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 would be a battle of ideologies. Attacking the BJP she added that the party wants to divide the country on the basis of religion.

Jan 30, 2014

Kolkata bracing for influx of Bangladeshi tourists as normalcy returns to Dhaka

Kolkata, Jan 30 (ANI): Travel agencies in Kolkata did brisk business on Thursday with resumption of cross-border bus services, after restoration of peace in Dhaka that saw violence-plagued parliamentary elections. Bangladesh's new government was sworn in January 12, a week after the ruling Awami League won a violence-plagued election that the opposition BNP boycotted and amid growing international calls for fresh and inclusive polls.

Jan 30, 2014

India, Bangladesh resume bus service as political tensions simmer in Dhaka

Agartala, Jan 30 (ANI): India, Bangladesh resumed the border bus service, which was suspended following violence and strike in Dhaka, ensuring smooth passage of goods and commuters. Commuters hoped for trouble-free passage at the transit points. Earlier, an Indian bus was set ablaze by violent protestors close to Dhaka leading to suspension of service. Bangladesh recently concluded elections that ended with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League winning more than two-thirds of parliament seats.

Jan 30, 2014

Cabinet raises LPG subsidy cap from 9 to 12 cylinders

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Union Oil Minister Veerappa Moily on Thursday announced a raise in the quota of subsidized LPG cylinders from 9 to 12 per household in a year. He said that from February 1, every month one subsidized cylinder will be available to each household. The move comes days after Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, had demanded raising the ceiling. Consumers who have exhausted their quota have to buy LPG at the market price of Rs. 1,258 per cylinder. Subsidized LPG costs Rs. 414 per 14.2kg cylinder in Delhi.

Jan 30, 2014

Capt Gopinath on DGCA guidelines about giving MPs VIP treatment

Bangalore, Jan 30 (ANI): Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked all airlines and airports to treat MPs as VIPs and adhere to the guidelines on protocol norms. DGCA has asked private airlines to offer special privileges to MPs including advance notice of flight delays, escorts, priority check-in, security, immigration clearances, lounge access and complimentary refreshments. Reacting over this Captain Gopinath, the founder of Air Deccan and AAP member said that it is an ill advised circular and DGCA should withdraw this.

Jan 30, 2014

Barkha Singh did her duty, no state govt can remove her: NCW

Hyderabad, Jan 30 (ANI): After DCW Chairperson Barkha Singh alleged that AAP government is harassing her for summoning Somnath Bharti, NCW member Nirmala Samant said that Singh did her duty and that no state government has the authority to remove her. She said that Singh is not a state government appointee and therefore they cannot remove her. Further, Samant said that rather Delhi government should remove Bharti who pulled a women organization in his politics.

Jan 30, 2014

Congress leader creates ruckus at Kejriwal's press conference, demands SIT probe in Batla House Enco

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Congress leader Asif Mohammad Khan on Thursday disrupting Arvind Kejriwal's press conference and created ruckus at the venue. Khan demanded that the Delhi government probe the Batla House encounter case as promised earlier. He said that Kejriwal has betrayed the people and refused any probe in the case. Khan further said that he will vote against AAP in the assembly even if Congress party expels him.

Jan 30, 2014

Kejriwal summarises AAP's 1 month report card Part - 2

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday summarized AAP government's 1 month report card and said that corruption has reduced at a marginal level. He said that the government is also to form a committee and probe into the 1984 riots case. He further focused on the issues like electricity bill, fast running of electricity meters, water bill and availability, women safety, etc. among other issues towards which Delhi government is functioning.

Jan 30, 2014

Kejriwal summarises AAP's 1 month report card Part - 1

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (July 04, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Good irrigation facilities are essential to boost agricultural yield. The Mid Day Meal Scheme has been running successfully all over the country, including Jammu and Kashmir. The people of Samba district are facing many problems due to the shifting of the old bus stand to a new one.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (June 27, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir Corporate Premier League (JKCPL) held bidding of around 216 shortlisted cricket players in Srinagar. Union Minister of Human Resources Development, Dr M M Pallam Raju laid down the foundation stone of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in Ganderbal district. The govt. secondary school Audoora in Baramulla district, lacks all basic facilities and students here face multiple problems.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (June 20, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The state government and a private trust ‘Pritam spiritual foundation’ have been working with people in border areas who are victims of cross firing and mine blasts. The degree college in Kangan was established in March 2011 to boost higher education in Ganderbal district, some 67 kms from Srinagar. Although the state govt. is doing its best to upgrade the health infrastructure in rural areas of Kashmir, but a lot more still needs to be done.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (June 13, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Over 2000 cricket enthusiasts from across the state attended trials at different venues for a local cricket league. Kulan village consists of more than 200 families and has a public health centre which is affected by the non-availability of doctors. In a bid to boost the agriculture sector the state govt. had distributed Kissan credit cards (KCC) among farmers.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (June 06, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Government of India has launched a scheme, MGNREGA that aims at enhancing the livelihood of people in rural areas. The construction of a new water filtration plant in Bumzoo area of Anantang district is in full swing. Although the state govt. is doing its best to upgrade the health infrastructure in rural areas but still a lot more needs to be done.

Jan 30, 2014

Badalta Manzar (May 30, 2013): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Recently, the tourism department of the state in collaboration with Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage set up a website -'www.touristvillage.com' - to promote rural tourism. The Government has started many schemes for Gujjars and Bakkerawals but they exist only on paper. The boy’s high school Choora in Baramulla district was upgraded in 2012 under the centrally sponsored scheme (RAMSA).

Jan 30, 2014