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Journalism of Courage

Swaraj Thapa

The writer, a former journalist, is with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha

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For performing babus,Centre clears cash incentive planSubscriber Only

March 22, 2011 00:58 IST

The scheme will allow for up to 15% of the money saved to be distributed.

Tue, Mar 22, 2011

Nudged by Sonia,govt plans Central NREGA auditSubscriber Only

March 03, 2011 23:53 IST

Barely a month after Sonia Gandhi flagged concerns over shortcomings in the implementation of UPAs flagship MNREGA scheme and sought strengthening of social audit done by the gram sabha.

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Chacko likely to head JPCSubscriber Only

March 01, 2011 04:38 IST

Kerala MP P C Chacko,in all probability,will be made the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

Chacko likely to be JPC chairpersonSubscriber Only

March 01, 2011 04:22 IST

Kerala MP P C Chacko,in all probability,will be made the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

Govt bid to rein in corrupt babus: weekly meetings to decide complaintsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2011 04:10 IST

Hard-Pressed to demonstrate actionable steps on tackling corruption in the wake of recent scams,the UPA government has initiated some measures to clean up the bureaucracy.

Mon, Feb 21, 2011

NAC forces govt to act on manual scavengingSubscriber Only

February 19, 2011 03:31 IST

As a consequence of a stinging reminder from the National Advisory Council headed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on still prevalent manual scavenging.

Sat, Feb 19, 2011

House panel to take up S-band issueSubscriber Only

February 15, 2011 06:06 IST

In further embarrassment to the government already cornered over the controversial Devas-ISRO deal,the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings has decided to take up the issue in the context of S-band spectrum sale to BSNL and MTNL.

Tue, Feb 15, 2011

Cabinet clears changes to PRBP Act,gives more teeth to govtSubscriber Only

February 11, 2011 03:22 IST

It will have several new provisions. We have also defined the terms publication,newspaper,magazine and editor,which were not there.

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

GoM to solve Delhi,Haryana water rowSubscriber Only

January 27, 2011 23:04 IST

With the water sharing row between Haryana and Delhi still unresolved,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has set up a four-member Group of Ministers headed by Home Minister P Chidambaram to work out a compromise between the two states.

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

After Oz,UK raises issue of unpaid CWG paymentsSubscriber Only

January 22, 2011 02:53 IST

The British firm had a Rs 246-crore contract with Prasar Bharati,of which the balance of Rs 96 crore is yet to be paid.

Sat, Jan 22, 2011

Block Rs 96-crore payment to CWG broadcasting firm: probe panel to I&BSubscriber Only

January 21, 2011 01:36 IST

Shunglus letter says he would come out with his report on the Games in 10 days,sources said.

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Manmohan rings in the oldSubscriber Only

January 20, 2011 02:29 IST

Key swaps at the top but same cast of characters; PM says next one soon

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Big Four unlikely to be affected in minor Cabinet reshuffleSubscriber Only

January 18, 2011 04:37 IST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set the ball rolling on the long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle

Tue, Jan 18, 2011

Under pressure,Congress may have to take a call on TelanganaSubscriber Only

January 09, 2011 00:44 IST

A senior Home Ministry official said that a decision,either way,would have to be taken within the next couple of months,given the fluid political situation in Andhra Pradesh.

Sun, Jan 09, 2011

Telangana report is in,jury still outSubscriber Only

January 07, 2011 04:31 IST

Report: Calls for united Andhra as best option,TRS rejects,another meeting due

Fri, Jan 07, 2011

Telangana report to skirt yes or no,only talk for,againstSubscriber Only

December 30, 2010 02:37 IST

States Reorganisation Commission headed by Justice Fazl Ali in 1953.

Thu, Dec 30, 2010

No FIR filed in issue of licences during NDA ruleSubscriber Only

December 29, 2010 03:15 IST

CBI to only file preliminary enquiry into cases dating back to 2001.

Wed, Dec 29, 2010

PM appearance before PAC depends on Speaker nodSubscriber Only

December 22, 2010 01:44 IST

PM Manmohan Singh may have offered to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on the 2G spectrum issue.

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Comrades to bosses: much of salary goes to party,let this be knownSubscriber Only

December 16, 2010 01:50 IST

Many CPM MPs have urged the party leadership to issue a public statement.

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Jaswant Singh defends NDAs telecom policySubscriber Only

December 14, 2010 03:19 IST

Former finance minister Jaswant Singh said on Monday that the then NDA governments telecom policy reflected the reality of grappling with an emerging sector and justified the shift from auction to revenue sharing route.

Tue, Dec 14, 2010

President okays CVC report on Lalli,SC judge to probe chargesSubscriber Only

December 10, 2010 02:50 IST

The process of Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer BS Lallis removal has been initiated with President Pratibha Patil.

Fri, Dec 10, 2010

House panel demands regulator for defence landsSubscriber Only

December 09, 2010 00:36 IST

TO ensure that incidents like the Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society scandal do not recur,members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence earlier this week cut demanded an independent regulator to monitor clearances in usage of real estate held by the armed forces.

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Panel for defence land regulatorSubscriber Only

December 09, 2010 00:16 IST

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee demanded an independent regulator to monitor clearances on use of defence land.