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After private players criticise, Coal Ministry plans reverse auctionSubscriber Only
June 24, 2017 02:24 IST
The government plans to bid out 30 million tonnes of reserves in the first phase to augment coal production beyond the target of one billion in 2020 set by Coal India plus the enhanced production expected from the coal blocks allotted or auctioned for captive end use.
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
PMO had sought attendance of secretarysSubscriber Only
June 22, 2017 05:57 IST
The PMO instruction, conveyed verbally, asked for biometric attendance record for the months of April and May — including hours spent, if any, at work on weekends and holidays. The report had to be sent in sealed cover, sources said.
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
For Sardar Patel statue, oil PSUs are ‘directed’ to pay Rs 200 croreSubscriber Only
June 06, 2017 05:22 IST
The agenda paper shows that 14 state-run Gujarat companies had extended Rs 104.88 crore as financial support for the project.
Tue, Jun 06, 2017
Pump Chip ‘Scam’: Petroleum Ministry directs OMCs to conduct surprise raidsSubscriber Only
June 01, 2017 01:34 IST
Last month, a Special Task Force in Uttar Pradesh unearthed a scam in which several petrol pumps were found using remote control-linked electronic chips in their fuel dispensing machines
Thu, Jun 01, 2017
Oil ministry to its PSUs: Give details of perks, foreign trips of officialsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2017 04:24 IST
Pradhan’s move follows complaints received from the Central Vigilance Commission and the Cabinet Secretariat.
Mon, May 08, 2017
Centre plans to parachute 9 IAS officers to Yogi officeSubscriber Only
April 28, 2017 04:17 IST
Sources said that of the nine, two had expressed their inability to move back to the state due to personal reasons.
Fri, Apr 28, 2017
No court appearance without paying 20% of disputed amountSubscriber Only
April 25, 2017 02:28 IST
Presently, there is no mandatory deposit by a defaulter while contesting the charges in any trial court or raising an appeal before the appellate court.
Tue, Apr 25, 2017
Centre to stop campus hiring by PSUs, banks; says selection process violated ConstitutionSubscriber Only
April 15, 2017 04:13 IST
The recruitments were stopped after the High Court stayed the process following a petition in 2014 seeking a ban on PSUs opting for campus placement at premium or private colleges, thereby excluding students from government institutes.
Sat, Apr 15, 2017
Conviction for cheque bounce: Govt plans making 50 per cent fine deposit mandatory for appealsSubscriber Only
April 12, 2017 02:18 IST
The appellate court could waive the pre-deposit “in an appropriate case” but would have to provide reasons for the exemption in writing
Wed, Apr 12, 2017
Motor Vehicles Act made more stringent: Five-fold increase in drunk driving fine, jail up to 10 years for causing deathSubscriber Only
April 02, 2017 02:36 IST
In case of death, ministry wants driver booked for culpable homicide
Sun, Apr 02, 2017
Rising Iran-US tensions: Govt asks Indian firms to go slow on Chabahar projectsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2017 01:54 IST
The MEA has told the Department of Fertilisers that it “must wait for some time before taking any further decision”.
Wed, Mar 29, 2017
Govt plans to ease coastal rules, allow land reclamation for commercial useSubscriber Only
March 22, 2017 05:26 IST
The new order, to be called Marine and Coastal Regulation Zone (MCRZ) notification, is likely to be issued soon
Wed, Mar 22, 2017
Investment via NIIF fails to start on Law Ministry concernSubscriber Only
March 21, 2017 02:06 IST
The fear is that too much concentration of investing power with legal exemptions to the investment manager may lead to favouritism and fraudulence
Tue, Mar 21, 2017
‘Illegal’ conversion of `500, `1,000 notes: I-T dept starts countrywide raids against petrol pump owners, LPG distributorsSubscriber Only
March 18, 2017 01:30 IST
According to officials, “surveys” -- not raids -- have been conducted throughout the country at petrol and LPG pumps since March 6
Sat, Mar 18, 2017
Oil Ministry orders detailed review of ONGC board of directorsSubscriber Only
March 07, 2017 05:24 IST
While examining the status of oil and gas production last January, Petroleum Secretary KD Tripathi noted lapses in the development of discovered oilfield Ratna and R-Series
Tue, Mar 07, 2017
Selection for vacant top posts in CPSEs to resumeSubscriber Only
February 20, 2017 02:42 IST
The selection process was halted after the government amended a nearly three-decade-old resolution last June.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017
Underperforming petrol pumps will be handed over to new dealersSubscriber Only
February 15, 2017 04:34 IST
Their performance would be reviewed after the stipulated six months and if sales continue to be sluggish, a fresh set of guidance with a new detailed action plan would be provided for a turnaround in next three months.
Wed, Feb 15, 2017
For ‘sitting’ on projects, Government shunts out its scientistsSubscriber Only
February 14, 2017 04:03 IST
On February 10, Dave re-jigged the work allocation of 16 non-official expert members of the Ministry’s appraisal committees in Environment and Climate Change departments.
Tue, Feb 14, 2017Petrol Pumps: Govt cuts ex-servicemen’s entitlement to one-fourthSubscriber Only
February 04, 2017 01:06 IST
However, a CAG report of January last year said that between 2010 and 2014, the DGR had sponsored names of 2,105 ex-servicemen as against total requirement of 739 projected by the OMCs.
Sat, Feb 04, 2017
Apple Effect: Duty-free regime for smartphone kits to continueSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 04:50 IST
Apple reportedly said at the meeting that it was concerned over clarity in CVD exemption as its component-makers were unwilling to immediately set up manufacturing in India as they did not see the market here for new products.
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Action points for Budget 2017-18: Group of Secretaries want PM Modi to shift focus to renewablesSubscriber Only
January 30, 2017 00:03 IST
Under the current tax regime, small hydro projects up to 25 MW are treated as renewable energy whereby they are exempted from excise duty and pay value added tax of 0-5 per cent and a central sales tax of 2 per cent.
Mon, Jan 30, 2017
Make English must in all schools, one English-medium school per block: PanelSubscriber Only
January 15, 2017 04:41 IST
Education, being a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, is guided by the Three Language Formula as laid down in the National Policy on Education (Parliamentary Resolution) of 1968.
Sun, Jan 15, 2017
Apple seeks 15-year Customs duty holiday before setting up India unitSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 04:04 IST
Last week, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government was yet to take a view on Apple’s demands.
Wed, Jan 11, 2017
Saradha, Rose Valley effect: Change in chit fund law to shield investorsSubscriber Only
January 06, 2017 04:18 IST
In a chit fund scheme, individuals come together for a predetermined time period and contribute to a common pool at regular intervals.
Fri, Jan 06, 2017
Curbs on black money abroad: Govt revising tax treaties to share data with ED, CBISubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 01:46 IST
Sources said this amendment will allow speedy prosecution and imprisonment of account holders as enumerated in the Panama Papers, Liechtenstein and HSBC Geneva lists.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017Journalism of Courage
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