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I&B rewrites its letter firing NFDC chief, drops all charges against herSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 04:50 IST
The I&B Ministry was forced to issue a fresh termination order on April 24 removing Paragraph 2 in the first sacking order of February 27 which had cited irregularities and “failure to adhere to prescribed procedures” by Gupta as reasons for firing her from the post of NFDC Managing Director.
Thu, May 03, 2018
Panel declines ministry’s proposal to delegate power to DGH on excess costSubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 01:19 IST
The ECS said that cost escalations beyond 10% would be brought to the ministry for approval.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
I&B asks CBI to probe graft charges against reinstated NFDC MDSubscriber Only
March 21, 2018 04:48 IST
Gupta was sacked from government-owned NFDC on February 27 “with immediate effect” citing several irregularities and non-adherence to prescribed procedures.
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
CBI booked ex-Railways minister Lalu Prasad despite objection, but let official get awaySubscriber Only
March 19, 2018 05:01 IST
The Directorate of Prosecution, while drawing up a list of the alleged conspirators to be booked for the irregular transfer of the hotels, dropped the name of one of the two IRCTC officials named by the Economic Offences Division in its preliminary enquiry.
Mon, Mar 19, 2018
Railway hotels: FIR filed after CBI legal wing said there’s no evidence against Lalu PrasadSubscriber Only
March 16, 2018 04:58 IST
The Indian Express has learnt that verification by the Economic Offences Division concluded, on June 2, 2017, that Prasad handed over the running of IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri to Sujata Hotels Private Ltd after allegedly receiving prime land in Patna through a ‘benami’ company.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Aadhaar: Supreme Court order echoes Law Ministry’s 2016 viewsSubscriber Only
March 14, 2018 01:22 IST
To a Finance Ministry’s proposal making it mandatory for those investing in small savings schemes to link their accounts with the Aadhaar number, the Law Ministry said on October 4 that such saving schemes could not be notified as “service within the meaning of Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act”.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Stop wilful defaulters from leaving country: Home Ministry to ImmigrationSubscriber Only
March 01, 2018 04:59 IST
Sources said the direction was issued after the Reserve Bank of India provided the list of defaulters that was handed to the Ministry of External Affairs for providing their passport details.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
I&B fires NFDC managing director Nina Lath GuptaSubscriber Only
March 01, 2018 02:03 IST
Sources said Nina Lath Gupta, who had seven years before superannuation, was asked to leave “with immediate effect” without allowing her to serve the three months’ notice period for not adhering to prescribed procedures.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018
Proposed revision: Govt relaxes rules on cattle market, drops reference to slaughterSubscriber Only
February 27, 2018 05:00 IST
The original version, dated May 23, 2017, had notified a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, triggering an outcry over its effect on trade across the country.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
‘Stalled projects’ is bad optics, so government moves to tweak labelSubscriber Only
February 26, 2018 04:56 IST
The recommendation: Label proposals languishing on the drawing board as ‘shelved’ or ‘dropped’ or ‘abandoned’ if the promoters have no further intention to start implementation.
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
For recovering an extra 20 million barrels of crude oil: ONGC plans to use unconventional techSubscriber Only
February 15, 2018 03:18 IST
While the technology is a proven concept in the West specially the US and Canada, ONGC’s project would be the first large scale CO2-injected project in Asia.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
From 12 lakh to 10.9 lakh, now 7.5 lakh: Govt lowers its piped gas target againSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 05:01 IST
On May 9, the target was pegged at 12 lakh for the entire fiscal year, according to documents accessed by The Indian Express. For compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, the number has been revised to 125 outlets from 180 quoted on May 9.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
Law Ministry says no to review of trade reforms by external consultantSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 05:00 IST
Law Ministry quoted a 1961 Presidential Order that blocks the hiring of a third party consultant to examine and interpret domestic laws, bilateral and multilateral treaties, or to advise ministries on probable changes in laws, regulations and circulars.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Centre working to keep PF rates unchangedSubscriber Only
January 22, 2018 04:58 IST
Going by the established norm of announcing returns based on its annual interest income, the payout would have been 8.5 percent.
Mon, Jan 22, 2018
ONGC field shuts oil wells following damage to gas linesSubscriber Only
January 18, 2018 02:24 IST
ONGC officials said the company has begun reviewing offshore logistics to make them “more safe and secure”.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Petroleum Ministry for awarding of discovered small fields by oil, finance ministersSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 05:51 IST
Ministry suggests the entire process of auction be made ‘easy and smooth’ for quick decision making
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Portal to aid ministry in speeding up casesSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 04:02 IST
The online mechanism would alert participants of a court’s position on similar issues and help avoid taking conflicting stands on related matters, sources said.
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
DGH for further exploration of existing fields; operators be allowed to recover extra costsSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 01:11 IST
Prior to 2013, the DGH’s stand was that further exploration within a producing area should not be permitted at all.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
Nine days before youth festival, venue moved from Jaipur to NoidaSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 04:30 IST
The Vasundhara Raje government, which had initially turned down Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's request to host the festival in Jaipur, later relented and even agreed to part-finance the event.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
SEBI wanted more powers to slap fine, Law Ministry said noSubscriber Only
January 02, 2018 05:05 IST
In October 2017, Sebi sent a second proposal suggesting that a “uniform procedure” be put in place for piloting all enforcement proceedings under the securities laws.
Tue, Jan 02, 2018
26/11’s Baby Moshe, Benjamin Netanyahu to visit in January, PM Modi looks at a stop in PalestineSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 04:33 IST
Besides Delhi, Netanyahu, who will be accompanied by his wife, will visit Agra to see the Taj Mahal, and will also go to Ahmedabad, Mumbai.
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
‘Fake’ transport by FCI, forged papers: J&K High Court stays CBI probeSubscriber Only
December 26, 2017 04:21 IST
The stocks crossed Lower Munda check-post near Qazigund but never reached the Baramulla depot for unloading.
Tue, Dec 26, 2017
Justice UD Salvi appointed officiating chief of National Green TribunalSubscriber Only
December 20, 2017 03:40 IST
NGT’s functioning has been affected by vacancies. With Justice Kumar’s retirement, the green court will be left with less than one-third of its sanctioned strength of 20 officials.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
Elections over, time for Bills: Triple talaq, law to replace Medical Council of IndiaSubscriber Only
December 15, 2017 06:08 IST
These bills, along with one to replace the GST (Compensation to States) Ordinance, need Cabinet approval so that they can be introduced in the winter session of Parliament which begins December 15.
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Govt may allow petroleum coke only in sectors that absorb sulphur emissionsSubscriber Only
December 04, 2017 01:10 IST
Import of pet coke has been growing and jumped from 3.3 million tonnes in 2012-13 to 14.4 million in 2016-17 when total national consumption hit 23.25 million due to relative high heat value and cheaper availability.
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