Union Ministries roped in to safeguard interests of elderly

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 11:01

The Social Justice Ministry has asked some of the key Central ministries to take necessary steps to safeguard the interests of senior citizens and ensure their financial, health and personal securities.

Britain treating Chinese like criminals: Experts

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 18:51

China has a total population of 1.3 billion, but in 2011, just 149,000 citizens visited Britain, spending 240 million pounds.

India to issue visa on arrival for Pak senior citizens at Wagah

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 18:59

India announced that Pakistani senior citizens aged over 65 would be issued visas on arrival only at the Wagah land border crossing from January 15.

Elderly Pak nationals to get visa on arrival from Jan 15

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 18:06

Pakistani nationals of over 65 years of age will find it easier to travel to India as they would be granted visa on arrival on payment of Rs 100 or USD 2 at the Attari-Wagha check post with effect from January 15.

Ex-officials want MPs, MLAs facing criminal charges to quit

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 20:07

A group of retired military personnel and civil servants, including Admiral L Ramdas and Gen V K Singh, has demanded the resignation of all MPs and MLAs facing criminal charges, especially that of rape and murder.

NRI Councillors express anguish over Delhi gang-rape

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 19:57

An emergency meeting of the NRI councillors on Wednesday expressed its deep sorrow and anguish over the Delhi gang-rape.

Plan Panel turns down ministry’s proposal of building old age homes

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 12:22

Planning Commission shot down a proposal of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to construct old age homes for indigent senior citizens, saying it did not fall under central government`s domain.