News for '-managing-committee'

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

RBI has cited at least 10 areas where it has no control over PSBs.

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Held under the aegis of the Sikh Student's Federation at Moti Bagh Gurdwara here, the event saw a bhog (feast) being organised "in the memory" of Gandhi's killers Kehar Singh, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, and recitation of the 'Akhand Path'.

Sushma Swaraj to head BJP committee for LS poll

Sushma Swaraj to head BJP committee for LS poll

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The committee will hold talks with various political parties to broad base the National Democratic Alliance by talking to the political parties that are willing to share the platform.

Budget 2019: 'It was a fine balancing act'

Budget 2019: 'It was a fine balancing act'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'If some measures are implemented quickly, they can help revive growth.'

Akshardham temple enters Guinness Records

Akshardham temple enters Guinness Records

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Michael Witty, a senior member of the Guinness World Record Main Management Committee, presented the awards to Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sansthan under two categories: Most Hindu temples consecrated by a single person and secondly, the world's largest comprehensive Hindu temple.

Monks demand arrest of  Mahabodhi temple priest

Monks demand arrest of Mahabodhi temple priest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Buddhist monks have demanded the arrest of chief priest of Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bhante Bodhi Pal, ex-officio secretary of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BMTC) Kalicharan Yadav and public relations officer Bhajju Yadav for chopping off a branch of the Bodhi tree.

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Former US Treasury Secretary Robert E Rubin has been appointed as the chairman of the Citigroup after the resignation of its embattled CEO Charles Prince, prompted by major write-offs by the world's biggest bank following turmoil in subprime loan and credit markets. Vikram S. Pandit, an Indian, who took over Citigroup's investment banking operation in early October, just six months after joining the bank, is one contender for the top post.

BJP starts selection of candidates for LS polls

BJP starts selection of candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

With senior party leader L K Advani asking the party to become the clear winner in the next Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has kickstarted the process of selection of candidates, in a bid to gain a headstart in campaigning.The party's two-day National Executive discussed in detail the nitty-gritty of the exercise and directed all state units to send the list of probable candidates to the Central Election Management Committee by this month end.

Year after blasts, Bodh Gaya to host Buddhist Conclave

Year after blasts, Bodh Gaya to host Buddhist Conclave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

A year after the holy Buddhist city of Bodh Gaya in Bihar was rocked by serial bomb blasts, the city is gearing up for the three-day International Buddhist Conclave in which 300 scholars, historians and Buddhists from across the world will participate. The conclave will be held in September, officials said on Saturday.

Gurdwara panel row: Akal Takht steps in, Sikh leaders call off congregation

Gurdwara panel row: Akal Takht steps in, Sikh leaders call off congregation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Congregations of Sikhs in Amritsar and in Karnal against the formation of a separate Gurdwara Management Committee in Haryana were called off on Saturday after the Akal Takht's intervention but Haryana Sikhs went ahead with the election of office-bearers for the ad-hoc committee.

Pakistan PM appoints interim committee to take control of PCB

Pakistan PM appoints interim committee to take control of PCB

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Pakistan's Prime Minister has appointed an interim management committee (IMC) to supersede the Pakistan Cricket Board in order to reorganise the country's cricket structure.

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Sebi splits CMD post and has directed listed companies to have at least six directors and at least one of them needs to be a woman.

Buddhists fight for control of Mahabodhi temple

Buddhists fight for control of Mahabodhi temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Delay in formation of a new panel of the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee's by the state government led by Nitish Kumar raised eyebrows among Buddhist monks, who have been fighting for Buddhist control over the management of the temple at Bodh Gaya , about 110 km from Patna, where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment 2,550 years ago. In the absence of a proper panel to look after its management, the temple has been facing difficulties in coping with day today affairs.

Mahabodhi temple priest resigns

Mahabodhi temple priest resigns

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Chief priest of Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya Bhadant Bhodipal has resigned, fearing prosecution on criminal charges in a case related to the illegal felling of a branch of the sacred Bodhi tree.

Tension between Punjab, Haryana govts continue to simmer

Tension between Punjab, Haryana govts continue to simmer

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Confrontation between the Sikh bodies of Punjab and Haryana has become more political than religious, says Rediff.com contributor Upasna Pandey.

Dungarpur suspended by CCI

Dungarpur suspended by CCI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Former Cricket Board President Raj Singh Dungarpur has been suspended from the Cricket Club of India for two years by the club's Executive Committee.

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five tribal youngsters from Maharashtra's Dhule district will run the Singapore Marathon this Sunday.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

Guruvayur temple regrets purification ritual

Guruvayur temple regrets purification ritual

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The committee also decided to recommend to the government to amend the Guruvayur Devaswom Act for removal of the clause, which empowered the 'thanthri' (traditional high priest) as the supreme authority of religious matters.

How Indian firms can build great global brands

How Indian firms can build great global brands

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Indian businesses can start by raising the profiles of the leaders at an individual level to build globally recognised brands.

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

Churidhar-clad women can enter Guruvayur

Churidhar-clad women can enter Guruvayur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

In a radical break from the centuries-old dress code of the Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayur, the shrine's management on Thursday decided to allow women wearing churidars to enter it.

Pakistani gurudwaras to get help from India

Pakistani gurudwaras to get help from India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The SPGC will step in if any assitance is needed.

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The court had on Wednesday held that the previous SIT had not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which closure reports were filed

Why RBI wants govt to dilute stake in banks

Why RBI wants govt to dilute stake in banks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The RBI wants to enforce more transparency in public sector banks. Manojit Saha The Apex bank wants the government t oreduce stakes in PSUs.

The future is looking bleak

The future is looking bleak

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

For centuries man has tried to devise ways and means of telling the future just so that he won't be taken by surprise when something dramatic and unprecedented happens. One of the most popular predictions of the civilisations and cultures of yore was the date of the end of the world.

Not all are happy with big fat Sikh weddings

Not all are happy with big fat Sikh weddings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee chief Paramjit Singh Sarna said he will hold a meeting of community leaders on July 28 to discuss ways to encourage simple weddings.

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

DSGMC chief Paramjit Singh Sarna, who defeated SAD for a second time in committee elections last month, also demanded in a statement that the SGPC, the top Sikh religious administration controlled by Badal's SAD, take action against Sidhu.

Vengsarkar set to take over as chief selector

Vengsarkar set to take over as chief selector

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Dilip Vengsarkar is set to take over as India's chief selector from Kiran More.

Varanasi: Madrassas to introduce stringent norms

Varanasi: Madrassas to introduce stringent norms

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Varanasi: Madrassas to introduce stringent norms for admission

Hindu ashram worker slain by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Hindu ashram worker slain by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the murder.

Solanki sworn in as new Haryana Governor

Solanki sworn in as new Haryana Governor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Veteran BJP leader Kaptan Singh Solanki was sworn-in as the new Governor of Haryana on Sunday.

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The Cricket Board has decided not to send national selectors abroad to watch the Indian team play overseas, according to BCCI's vice president Ravi Savant.

The real reason behind RIL-ONGC dispute

The real reason behind RIL-ONGC dispute

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Dispute resolution provisions in the production sharing contract remained unimplemented, while the regulator faltered, points out Jyoti Mukul.

Godrej's China mission

Godrej's China mission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

HLL rejigs top management

HLL rejigs top management

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Undertaking a major restructuring exercise, consumer goods conglomerate HLL on Wednesday announced a slew of top level management changes naming Douglas Baillie as the chief executive officer to head the management committee.

Govt okays Cairn's billion-dollar development plan

Govt okays Cairn's billion-dollar development plan

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Government has approved Cairn Energy's one-billion dollar development plans for four of the 18 oil discoveries made by the British firm in its Rajasthan block.

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The petition also made several other allegations of financial embezzlement by the secretary, and sought a CBI inquiry into the matter as the 'samadhi' was under Central government control.