New Delhi, Feb 20 The Supreme Court Thursday ordered status quo and suspended the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The apex court bench headed by Chief Justice P. Sathasivam said it will examine the procedural lapse in the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to grant remission and […]
Apple has slashed rates of their base iPhone model in India, the iPhone 5C. The phone which was launched at Rs 41,990 is now available for Rs 5000 less at Rs 36,899. Add various online schemes and promotions and the phone costs even lesser. Definitely good news for the Apple fanboys. However, despite the price-cut, […]
Rahul will interact with farmers, students, women and pedestrians during the two-hour drive between the two towns. The Assam unit of the Congress is working overtime to organise a massive rally to be addressed by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi here next week. Rahul is set to tour the state on February 25 and 26. “We are organising a series of programmes for Rahul Gandhi […]
Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today said a computer virus scam well known to consumer protection authorities for many years was being run by criminals using sometimes less than sophisticated techniques and information. The computer virus scam involves scam callers seeking payment to clear non-existent viruses from personal computers. The caller will contact you out […]
Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres today warned the public about a shipping fee scam letter being sent to NSW consumers. The scam letter is from Overstock Services Division, a supposed package handling and care facility based in Las Vegas Nevada in the United States. It contains a delivery release control form with a request for […]
The NSW Government today announced new efforts to reduce waste going to landfill, announcing the first round of two new grants to support business recycling across NSW. Environment Minister Robyn Parker called for applications to access over $15 million in grants during a visit to the Sydney Fish Market where she saw firsthand the benefits […]
Right Water campaign will help Victorians make greater use of rainwater Average Melbourne households have $200-400 worth of water fall on their roof Victorian Coalition Government is committed to smarter water use Minister for Water Peter Walsh has today launched Right Water, a new campaign to encourage Victorian households to make greater use of rainwater. “Right […]
Festival Dates: Thursday 1 May – Sunday 11 May The 2014 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is proud to announce the establishment of an international competition in 2014 with the presentation of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards. The festival is the southern hemisphere’s greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema and takes place from Thursday 1 to […]
Isha Sahni Sanjay Dutt again gets an extended parole. A statement heard for the third time in less than a year. Sanjay Dutt got his parole extended by 30 days from the Government of Maharashtra. He again submitted an application last week, seeking further extension citing the illness of his wife Maanyata. Mr. Dutt is convicted in 2013 […]
“I welcome the Australian Government’s focus on further raising teacher quality,” the NSW Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said. “The data tells us that teacher quality is at the core of a successful education system. “I initiated a review of teacher quality in NSW two years ago and made the issue a State priority. I […]