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Bureaucratic rejig: Health secy gets 3-month extension

Bureaucratic rejig: Health secy gets 3-month extension

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a three-month extension in Sudan's service, beyond the date of her superannuation, i.e. April 30, a personnel ministry order said. She will continue to function as the secretary of the Department of Health and Family Welfare during the period, it said.

When a 7 year old took the government to court

When a 7 year old took the government to court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Navya Singh was protecting her sovereign right to play, says Aditi Phadnis.

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Public parks, gardens to open in Delhi from Monday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Delhi government has allowed reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from Monday under a phased easing of restrictions, which were imposed due to the second Covid wave.

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Maybe Modi could ask a patriarch of the stature of the late G D Birla to flesh out the details of a new company to manage government land privatisation.

Justice Mukherjee resigns from Delhi HC

Justice Mukherjee resigns from Delhi HC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

Reports suggest that it is linked to the recent CBI raids on some top DDA officials' premises.

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'But you cannot encroach upon the spaces that belong to the public.' 'For this new Parliament building, we envisage a minimum of 400 trucks, the huge long trailer trucks will be coming in day in and day out right into the heart of the national capital.' 'It will completely destroy Delhi's peace.' 'The beautiful sylvan surroundings of the quiet, beautiful, New Delhi is going to be destroyed for all time to come.'

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Emaar-MGF to get Rs 100 crore govt bailout

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The government has decided to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) liquidity support to Emmar-MGF, the developer of the Commonwealth Games village project, as against the developer's demand for Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The green tribunal noted that the Art of Living would have to pay a Rs 5 crore penalty and develop the entire area into a biodiversity zone.

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

Traders resume anti-sealing agitation

Traders resume anti-sealing agitation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

After a brief hiatus, traders in Delhi on Monday resumed their anti-sealing agitation with some of their leaders courting arrest in West Delhi.

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it gets permission from the Heritage Conservation Committee, officials said on Tuesday.

Easier building norms to raise Delhi land prices by 10-20%

Easier building norms to raise Delhi land prices by 10-20%

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Govt relaxed norms for the floor area ratio and ground coverage for plots.

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The water resources ministry told the NGT panel it has not granted permission for 'World Cultural Festival' being organised by Art of Living foundation.

Delhi, NCR likely to see fresh realty boom

Delhi, NCR likely to see fresh realty boom

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Tata Housing, Bharti Realty have announced projects near Delhi.

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Taj's lease woes continue: Now, Palace fate uncertain

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

DDA exploring options, including auction and renewal of lease.

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Does the government help ordinary citizens like you and me with our marriages, birthdays and anniversaries?' Rashme Sehgal reports on the controversy over the the Art Of Living Foundation's plans for a cultural festival on the Yamuna floodplains.

India to soon ratify WTO trade pact

India to soon ratify WTO trade pact

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Developed nations want the WTO to discuss new issues.

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

We are ready to talk but will not accept any condition now," said a farmer's leader.

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez

Gangrape case: 'Witness afraid to depose, tortured by police'

Gangrape case: 'Witness afraid to depose, tortured by police'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

One of the accused in December 16 gang-rape and murder trial today claimed before a special court in New Delhi that the witness did not turn up on his behalf as he is "afraid" and was "tortured" by Delhi Police officials.

CAG audit of CWG Village to begin from Oct 28

CAG audit of CWG Village to begin from Oct 28

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will start the audit work of Commonwealth Games Village in New Delhi from October 28 to probe allegations of financial irregularities.

Don't demolish night shelters in bitter winter: SC

Don't demolish night shelters in bitter winter: SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all states and union territories to ensure that no night shelter was demolished amid the biting winter cold and slammed the Delhi Development Authority for demolishing two such facilities in the capital.

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid.

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

R K Khanna Tennis Complex ready for C'Wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A refurbished R K Khanna Tennis Complex was formally handed over to Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday, at a ceremony attended by Union Minister of Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Unlike other stadia, upgradation of which is being undertaken by government agencies like the DDA and NDMC, the tennis venue was completed by the All India Tennis Association (AITA).

When bulldozers razed a South Delhi mosque

When bulldozers razed a South Delhi mosque

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

For veterans of mob violence, the events in the Jungpura-Nizamuddin area of South Delhi through Wednesday and Thursday barely merited notice.

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Kejriwal will have to knock Modi's door often

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The Delhi assembly lacks the powers to make laws relating to police, public order and land

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The court said it will not wait for the government to amend the law.

Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games

Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

With the aim of speeding up the 2010 Commonwealth Games projects, the Indian Government on Thursday approved about Rs 828 crores funding for Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The DDA has been entrusted with the development of Games Village, competition venues for badminton, squash, table tennis and archery.

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

Law ministry gets additional Rs 666.66 crore to conduct LS poll

Law ministry gets additional Rs 666.66 crore to conduct LS poll

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The law ministry is the administrative ministry for the Election Commission.

New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Act says the Legislative Assembly of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir may make laws for the whole or any part of the Union Territory with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the state list of the Constitution except the subjects mentioned in entries one and two -- 'public order' and 'police' respectively -- or the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

WTO: Nath holds talks with senior US leaders

WTO: Nath holds talks with senior US leaders

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Minister for Commerce and Industry Kamal Nath, who arrived in Washington had critical bilateral discussions with senior administration and Congressional leaders on issues related to WTO and bilateral issues.

India snubs US attempt to change Doha tariff cut

India snubs US attempt to change Doha tariff cut

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

India, along with other members of the Nama-11, a developing-country coalition, on Thursday rebuffed sustained attempts by the United States and its partners to bring a fundamental change in sectoral tariff elimination in the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations, trade envoys said.

Tabligh members under treatment not cooperating: Docs to Delhi govt

Tabligh members under treatment not cooperating: Docs to Delhi govt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The doctors have also demanded enhanced security outside and within the hospitals where the Markaz evacuees have been admitted. A doctor said some patients evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, the headquarters of Tabligh-e-Jamaat in south Delhi, don't follow instructions from doctors and are reluctant to take medicines.

State rescue for Games project likely

State rescue for Games project likely

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Public money to remedy firm's cash flow being mulled. The Games are scheduled for next year and plagued by failing deadlines and other problems. The Delhi Development Authority, nodal agency for implementation, may announce the rescue package by next week, sources in the agency say.

Now, consultants can work from home

Now, consultants can work from home

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Management consultants are now allowed to operate from their residences as they are now included in the small office-home office category.

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Vidya Integrated Development for Youth & Adults is looking for volunteers to assist in the NGO's fundraising activities.

A scam that could rock Delhi CM's chair

A scam that could rock Delhi CM's chair

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Raids revealed that the former auto rickshaw driver and canteen contractor had an astounding 5,000 land documents in his possession, apart from at least 50 foreign cars and 10 motorcycles, which have VIP number plates.

Special officer for Commonwealth Games

Special officer for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

In a bid to check expenditure for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi, the Union cabinet will appoint an officer of the rank of Principal Commissioner.

DLF close to winning Rs 3,000 cr project in Delhi

DLF close to winning Rs 3,000 cr project in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

DLF appears close to bagging a Rs 30 billion convention centre project in Delhi, possibly the biggest in the country, as the company is the only bidder for developing the facility.