Politics

BJP congratulates central govt on introduction of GST Bill in Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): BJP on Saturday welcomed the Central government’s step of introducing the GST Bill in Parliament. Party Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that it is a welcome as it will benefit both the centre and the states. He also congratulated the Central government, State governments and the people of the country for a uniform pattern of taxes all over the country to be implied if the bill gets passed.

Dec 20, 2014

Allahabad HC says conversion to Islam for marriage sake illegal, Politicos welcome

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court has said that conversion of religion to Islam only for marriage sake is illegal. The decision was welcome by political leaders of Congress and BJP. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it was a good step taken by the Allahabad High Court as one should not use religion for benefit but have faith in it. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the decision of High Court is good and should be followed by all. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the decision of Court is sacrosanct and should be followed by everyone.

Dec 20, 2014

At least five patients loose eyesight after operation in Himachal Pradesh

Kangra, Dec 20 (ANI): At least five patients have lost their eyesight after operation at a free eye surgery camp in Himachal Pradesh, said a probing official. The Himachal Pradesh government has set up an inquiry commission under Doctor SK Sharma, to conduct speedy probe into the incident in Kangra district. Sharma said the operation took place in Pathankot town of neighbouring state of Punjab at a private hospital. Nearly 60 people underwent cataract surgeries at the camp. The mishandled surgeries at the eye camp were discovered when patients came to a government office asking for medicine and financial help.

Dec 20, 2014

BJP workers join AAP

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Around 10 BJP leaders on Saturday joined the Aam Aadmi Party headed by Arvind Kejriwal. The newly joined AAP leader Umesh Verma said that AAP is the only party which will work for development in Delhi and for the benefit of poor and homeless. The capital is soon to go to polls after being under President's Rule for a long period after AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal resigned as the Chief Minister.

Dec 20, 2014

Jharkhand Assembly Elections: CM Hemant Soren casts vote

Dumka, Dec 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday cast his vote. Soren after casting his vote said that Jharkhand is his home. He added that the party has done its work in the tenure. He further said that all he and his party workers have to do is to wait for the election results. The fifth and final phase of voting for 16 Assembly seats spread across six districts is ongoing in Jharkhand amid high security. Voting would end at 3 pm in all the seats.

Dec 20, 2014

Want to improve government schools in Delhi in next 5years: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he wants to improve the standard of education in government schools in the next five years. He added that principal should be given full autonomy. He further stated that he does not wish to close private schools but raise the standards of government school so that parents send their children voluntarily.

Dec 20, 2014

JandK Assembly Polls: BJP leaders cast vote

Jammu and Kashmir, Dec 20 (ANI): In the ongoing polling for fifth phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leaders stood in long queues outside polling stations to cast their vote. Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh was seen waiting for his turn to cast his vote. Jitendra Singh said that there is a great enthusiasm among voters and also urged all people to cast their vote. Also, BJP candidate in the elections, Lal Singh cast his vote. Singh said that people should vote for development of the state.

Dec 20, 2014

Do's and Don'ts of Positive Parenting

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Parenting has always been crucial but at present times it has become more difficult in comparison to the past times. A child's character is build up in the formative years and in these years parents are the first teacher to the kids. Talking about the do's and don'ts of positive parenting, the famous Author Shiv Khera said...'Good parenting give headaches but bad parenting gives heartaches' the saying is very true as positive parenting in the formative years can prepare or doom the future of a child.

Dec 20, 2014

Pakistan executes two convicted militants after lifting moratorium on the death penalty

Rawalpindi, Dec 20 (ANI): Pakistan hanged two militants as it began executing those on death row in the wake of the moratorium on the death penalty being lifted following the Peshawar school attack where more than 130 children lost their lives. The hanged militants had no links to the Taliban's assault in the city of Peshawar on Tuesday, but their executions came at a time when a shocked Pakistani society is piling pressure on the government to do more to stem escalating violence. Pakistan lifted a moratorium on the death penalty after the attack and Mohammed Aqeel and Arshad Mehmood were the first prisoners reported hanged under the new arrangements. The announcement of their deaths came just hours after the UN human rights office appealed to Pakistan to refrain from resuming executions, saying this would not stop terrorism and might even feed a "cycle of revenge".

Dec 20, 2014

Post Peshawar attack, MHA issues guidelines to schools over security; politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry has issued fresh guidelines to schools across the country over security measures, days after militants in Peshawar killed 132 innocent school children. The fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for schools issued by the MHA has advisory such as concrete boundary walls with at least three to four gates and three telephone lines at the main gate. The SOP also says that telephone number of nearest police station and PCR van should be displayed prominently in schools. It also emphasized on giving importance to CCTV cameras and alarm system.

Dec 20, 2014

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