Sanitation in Jammu & Kashmir is among the worst in India, with more than 54 percent of more than 1.2 million households without toilets and the 2014-15 target for household latrines falling short by 86 percent, according to government data. While J&K is ranked third, the two worst states are Odisha and Bihar, according to […]
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, lied to stop Rajendra Prasad from becoming the president after the country’s independence, a new book claims. The book, written by former intelligence officer R.N.P. Singh, says: “Nehru had resorted to desperate measures to prevent Prasad from occupying the position of president and these measures included blatant lying.” The […]
Marital rape is condemnable as is violence against women in any form, said Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi. Her view assumes significance as it runs contrary to the government’s position that charge of marital rape was untenable in India due to the nature of the society and its beliefs and mindsets. […]
1} Number 1 people {SUN} People born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th in any month are termed as Number 1 people, ruled by the planet Sun. Leo’s are also ruled by the Sun, though indirectly. The Sun is the creative force, which is so powerful that it gives us Light and […]
The Western Australian Government has signed a Key Principles Agreement with the proponents of the Browse floating liquefied natural gas project (FLNG) for the provision of domestic gas and to locate a supply chain in Western Australia. Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett said this was the first time the State’s domestic gas […]
estern Australian courts will provide more support to family violence victims than ever before under a new model of dealing with restraining orders and serious assaults which occur in a family setting. Attorney General Michael Mischin said police, child protection officers and corrective services officers would be on hand to share what they knew […]
A new NSW Government resource will assist in teaching senior high school students about the risks of gambling. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice Troy Grant and Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said the new material will help young people to make informed decisions about the potential dangers involved. The NSW Government’s Responsible […]
The NSW Government is taking action to protect children by introducing tougher laws around Working With Children Checks (WWCC) to the Parliament, Minister for Family and Community Services Brad Hazzard announced today. “The NSW Government will not compromise on the safety of children,” Mr Hazzard said. “People who have committed serious offences, such […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner has welcomed tonight’s passage through the Upper House of legislation prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to children. A Bill to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act was passed in the Upper House, ensuring restrictions relating to the sale to minors, display and advertising of e-cigarettes are comparable to other […]
Environment Minister Mark Speakman has congratulated 30 National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters for their long service. A ceremony was held at Parliament House to recognise the recipients today. The National Medal was awarded to 16 firefighters for 15 years of service, 13 Clasp awards were presented for 25 years of service and one […]