Food subsidy of Rs 8,228 cr released to 5 states under NFSA

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 17:24

Under the National Food Security Act, the Centre has released Rs 8,228.01 crore so far this fiscal, to five states where procurement of grains is decentralised.

Property buyers spoilt for choice as developers pushing sales

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 18:57

With developers in a race against time to clear their inventory and push sales, property buyers are spoilt for choice as realty firms are offering discounts, freebies and attractive financing schemes, say experts.

Govt to amend consumer law to protect e-commerce customers

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 17:51

Government is planning to introduce safeguards in the proposed amendments to Consumer Protection Act for the benefit of e-commerce customers.

Can a complainant file sentence enhancement plea, asks HC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 19:35

The Bombay High Court Tuesday sought to know if a complainant can file petition seeking enhancement of the sentence imposed on the convicted accused.

Karnataka to spell out stand on Krishna Tribunal verdict next week

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 00:54

Karnataka Water Resources Minister M B Patil on Monday said the state government will spell out in a week`s time its "clear-cut stand" on second Krishna Tribunal`s verdict.

Feuds between political workers keeping police busy: RR Patil

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 00:27

Political violence was putting more burden on the police machinery in Maharashtra, state Home Minister R R Patil said on Wednesday evening.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Perarivalan`s mother alleges sons`s imprisonment `unjustified`

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 23:20

Mother of a death row convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case on Monday alleged that the imprisonment of her son for over 22 years was unjustified "since the conviction was based on his confessional statement that lacked clarity and facts".

Karna Gram panchayats` meetings to go live on cable TV

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 18:25

In an initiative aimed at offering a more transparent and result-oriented system of governance, proceedings of meetings of as many as 1,000 gram panchayats in Karnataka will go live over cable TV from March 1 next.

Milind Deora disagrees with Maharashtra govt`s rejection of Adarsh probe report

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 21:03

Milind Deora disagreed with Maharashtra government`s rejection of the judicial commission of inquiry report on Adarsh Housing scam.

We knew Adarsh report will be rejected: Justice Patil

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 20:37

Justice (retd) JA Patil, who probed the Adarsh housing society scam, on Monday said he knew Maharashtra government would reject the report as it had indicted four former chief ministers and many bureaucrats and its findings were "unpalatable" to government.