In an unusual order Supreme Court appoints Lokayukta of U.P.

In an unusual order Supreme Court appoints Lokayukta of U.P.

16-12-2015 

In an embarrassment for the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court in an unusual order today exercised its constitutional authority and appointed former High Court judge, Justice Virendra Singh, as Lokayukta of U.P. after the…

“No proposal to reduce retirement age of central government employees”

“No proposal to reduce retirement age of central government employees”

16-12-2015 

The Union Government said today that there is no proposal to reduce retirement age to 58 years of age or 33 years of service for central government employees.

There are reportedly about 50 lakh central government employees.

“No…

Two police officers suspended in Ranchi

Two police officers suspended in Ranchi

16-12-2015 

Two police officers were suspended in Ranchi after noted economist Jean Dreze complained against them for seeking bribe and harassing him, police said today.

According to the police, Sub-Inspector B.N. Singh and Assistant Sub-Inspector Suresh…

Jharkhand will be turned into a hub of education,says Minister

Jharkhand will be turned into a hub of education,says Minister

15-12-2015 

Jharkhand Education Minister Neera Yadav today said that the state government is working to turn the state as a hub of education.

“We are attaching significance to higher education and technical education.The representatives of the private…

Oraon calls for responsible approach of government and bureaucracy

Oraon calls for responsible approach of government and bureaucracy

15-12-2015 

Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Dinesh Oraon today called for responsible approach of the government and bureaucracy to fulfill expectations of the people.

“People’s expectations are high when there is government that enjoys majority…

Dhoni picked by Pune in IPL draft

Dhoni picked by Pune in IPL draft

15-12-2015 

Captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the first one to be picked up by the Pune franchise in the IPL draft for the stipulated price of Rs 12.5 crore.

The two new Indian Premier League franchises from Pune and Rajkot met on Tuesday to pick their…

Tremors felt in Jharkhand and Bihar

Tremors felt in Jharkhand and Bihar

15-12-2015 

Moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale today shook some parts of Jharkhand and Bihar.

Tremors were felt at around 8 a.m. and lasted for a few seconds. There has been no report of any loss to life or property so far.

Fate of nine candidates locked in Lohardaga ballot boxes

Fate of nine candidates locked in Lohardaga ballot boxes

14-12-2015 

Polling was conducted for the by-election in the Maoist-hit Lohardaga assembly constituency in Jharkhand amid tight security.

There are nine candidates in the fray whose fate will be decided by 2.20 lakh voters at 272 polling stations.

24 monuments declared ‘untraceable’ by ASI

24 monuments declared ‘untraceable’ by ASI

14-12-2015 

Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma today said in Lok Sabha that 24 monuments have been declared “untraceable” by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Of these, 11 monuments are in Uttar Pradesh, two each in Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra,…

Fortis Memorial Research Institute performs first surgery with most advanced Robotic Technology

Fortis Memorial Research Institute performs first surgery with most advanced Robotic Technology

14-12-2015 

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, the flagship hospital of Fortis Healthcare Limited, has announced acquiring Da Vinci Xi System, the most advanced robotic surgical technology for performing minimal invasive surgery, says a press release.

The…