Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) The agitation against public schools here for raising fees has widened and is garnering support from various quarters. The Abhibhavak Manch included 19 other public schools in addition to the three branches of DPS, Ghaziabad, in the ambit of its agitation on the third day Wednesday of its round-the-clock sit in […]
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Election Commission Wednesday issued fresh notice to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for “persistently” and “continuously” violating the model code of conduct. Azam Khan along with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Amit Shah was banned by the poll panel April 11 from campaigning in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly making provocative […]
Tokyo, April 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Wednesday arrived in Japan on the first leg of his four-nation Asian trip. Obama will stay here through Friday and will hold a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the focus on the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade talks, Xinhua reported. The two […]
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Election Commission Wednesday said it would keep tabs on the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal Thursday via electronic media, fax and emails addressed to the state chief electoral officer as well as helpline complaints. Six seats spread over four districts – Muslim-majority Malda and Murshidabad, besides North Dinajpur and […]
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the NHRC to deal with the issue of alleged harassment of homeless drug addicts by police officials. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog told the NGO that brought the issue to the court’s notice that the National Human […]
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Congress is worried that it might be losing the battle of perception over party chief Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra, who is accused of dubious land deals by the BJP. A senior leader of the Congress party, wishing he not be identified, admitted Wednesday that the Vadra issue adds […]
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) P.C. Sorcar, famed magician and BJP candidate from West Bengal’s Barasat, is facing a case of sexual harassment pending against him. He has also declared assets worth over Rs.3.4 crore. Sorcar has been accused of “physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures, and making sexually coloured remarks” under […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Victor Dominello today announced free public transport to and from Anzac Day commemorations this Friday for diggers and their families. “Current and former Australian Defence Force personnel wearing their uniform or medals will be entitled to free travel to and from Anzac Day events on Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity […]
. For the first time SES and CFA members will begin Jaws of Life training on seized hoon cars . Victorian Coalition Government providing better resources to improve training for emergency services volunteers . Coalition Government building a better and safer Victoria SES volunteers have today demonstrated how seized hoon cars will assist in […]
. Lynne Coulson Barr to take up new post on 1 July 2014 . Giving voice to people receiving public mental health services . Providing key safeguards for mental health patients Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said today the appointment of Lynne Coulson Barr as Victoria’s first Mental Health Complaints Commissioner is a landmark […]