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 […]
Duncan Gay today said he was delighted the roads and ports Ministry now acknowledges freight and the vital role it plays in the NSW economy. “It is enormously important as freight is worth nearly $60 billion each year to the NSW and national economies and employs half a million people in NSW either directly or indirectly,” […]
Whittlesea Secondary School to receive major upgrade · Upcoming State Budget to include $4.7 million for capital upgrades · Funding to enable major refurbishment of Whittlesea Secondary School · Victorian Coalition Government building a better education system for all students Whittlesea Secondary School is set for a major refurbishment with Premier Denis Napthine today visiting […]
Tasers for all 24-hour regional police stations Major new investment in community safety for regional Victoria 580 new tasers to be rolled out to all 24 hour police stations across regional Victoria. The Coalition Government is building a better and safer Victoria Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells today announced that the Victorian […]
Western Australia is now home to Australia’s first CyberKnife, a technologically advanced weapon in the fight against cancer, which uses high-dose radiation to treat certain tumours. The CyberKnife, which delivers multiple beams of radiation using a robotic arm, is unique in its ability to deliver radiation to a precise area, in larger doses, and in […]