Elimination of Kishenji and a spate of surrenders by Maoists in Bengal have Mamata beaming with success and confidence in Jangal Mahal politics ( a forest zone adjoining areas mainly of the three districts of West Midnapur, Puruliaand Bankura, which has been the hot bed of Maoist activities for the last three years). On […]
Calcutta High Court Intervenes in College Elections
In view of repeated failure of state administration under chief minister Mamata Banerjee to ensure free and fair elections in colleges, where students organization affiliated to Trinomul Congress (TMC) had been rampantly blocking submission of nominations by other student organizations- particularly the student’s wing of CPIM- to ensure smooth and uncontested wins and capture of […]
Coal India Limited to Construct Railway Lines!
As per the guide lines from the central government, Coal India Limited (CIL) a public sector unit (PSU)- which is sitting over a huge cash reserve of Rs.55000 crores (USD 11 billion) – is all set to invest about 1.1 billion in railway infrastructure. The PSU plans to construct a total of 500 kilometers […]
Army Chief Loses Battle in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday the 10th Feb’2012 refused to entertain a petition from Army Chief General V.K.Singh seeking alteration of his date of birth from 10th May 1950 to 10th May 1951 (so that he could continue in the army for another year as army chief). He is to retire from Army on […]
Bombay High Court: Important Ruling on Parental Property
In an important and interesting judgment, the Bombay High Court Ruled that children after becoming adults need parents’ permission to stay on their (parental) property. Judge J.H.Bhatia gave the judgment while hearing a case between a 73 year old Mumbai resident and her 35 years old daughter. He further added, “It is the responsibility of […]
Advance Booking on Trains increased to 120 days
Come March’10, the Indian railways will be allowing advance reservations on trains upto 120 days from 90 days as at present. This step is being taken on an experimental basis as per commercial department circular of railways. The railway claims that this step would ensure better planning of travel by the passengers. However for some short distance trains, there […]
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