News for 'PWD'

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Several cops involved in engineer murder: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police has finally admitted that some policemen were involved in the murder of PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya."Some of the local cops were involved in the murder conspiracy and investigations have also revealed direct involvement of a few in the killing," said State Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Brij Lal.Gupta was lynched to death, allegedly by local ruling Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari and his associates.

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Engineer's murder: BSP MLA's gunners arrested

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested two gunmen engaged in the personal security of Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Shekhar Tiwari, who is behind bars for allegedly murdering PWD engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya on December 24. "We suspect Tiwari's gunners Pal Singh and Gajraj Singh, so we arrested them today," UP Additional Director General of Police (law and order) Brijlal said on Minday evening.

PGP in Rural Management

PGP in Rural Management

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) invites applications for post graduate programme in Rural Management (PRM 2009-2011) and Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM 2009).

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Bhujbal's move creates political ripples

Bhujbal's move creates political ripples

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

But last weekend when Bhujbal appeared in a Mumbai court to withdraw a 1997 defamation case against the Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray with Uddhav Thackeray keeping him company in front of cameras it ruffled many a feather despite both Bhujbal and NCP playing down the development seen by many as pregnant with possibilities of realignments in the state.

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

TN govt tries to cut water loss by covering it with thermocol sheets

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The attempt went awry as the sheets flew in different directions in gusty winds in the river.

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Congress to contest 20 seats in Karnataka, JD-S gets 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha constituencies that JD-S will contest are Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Hassan, Mandya, Bengaluru North and Vijayapura.

RGIIM: PGP admissions (2008-10)

RGIIM: PGP admissions (2008-10)

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management offers the Post-Graduate Program in Management [PGP], a two year full time residential program for graduate students from all disciplines.

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A state-of-the-art indoor cricket facility was inaugurated on Friday at Bandra-Kurla Complex at Mumbai Cricket Association Indoor Cricket Academy by BCCI and MCA President Sharad Pawar.

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A party leader said the AAP will resort to what it did during the 2015 Delhi Assembly polls-- a "positive campaign".

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

King of the road! Karnataka minister travels 340 km daily to office and back

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The elder brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Revanna cites non-availability of a government bungalow as the reason for undertaking the tedious journey.

At least 14 dead in Arunachal landslide

At least 14 dead in Arunachal landslide

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The incident occurred at 3 am when 17 labourers engaged in construction works were inside the camp.

Mumbai-Goa highway bridge too old: Britain had warned state in 2013

Mumbai-Goa highway bridge too old: Britain had warned state in 2013

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

According to a three-year-old article published in Lokmat, the bridge was in a terrible condition and the National Highways Authority who were aware of the condition did nothing to fix it.

'Acquired land at Singur cannot be returned'

'Acquired land at Singur cannot be returned'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday turned down the Trinamool Congress' demand that the land of the unwilling farmers at Singur, acquired for the Tata Motors small car project, should be returned.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Mayawati suspends 3 for neglecting Ambedkar Park

Rediff.com13 May 2007

Mayawati expressed serious resentment at the poor condition of the walls and floors of the park, the dirt there and the broken tiles.

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Darjeeling toy train ready to chug again from Dec

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railways will resume the toy train services from December from Siliguri.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Cauvery flooded, alert sounded

Cauvery flooded, alert sounded

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The dam is being monitored round-the-clock.

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned Pankaj Bhujbal, son of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in a money laundering case registered against him and others in connection with the construction of the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and an another case.

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Cauvery: TN rules out talks with Karnataka

Cauvery: TN rules out talks with Karnataka

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Asked whether Tamil Nadu wanted early notification of the final award, he said that after the stipulated 90 days time, the state would insist on the Tribunal for the speedy implementation of the final award.

UP: BSP MLA defects to SP

UP: BSP MLA defects to SP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

R K Singh Patel, a sitting MLA from Chitrakoot-Karvi, joined SP in the presence of state PWD Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav.

Kohima: 7 of  family gunned down

Kohima: 7 of family gunned down

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

In a shocking incident, seven people, stated to be from the same family, were gunned down by unidentified persons in a place between Zangor and Pungro village on Friday evening.

Sena to play role of opposition in winter session

Sena to play role of opposition in winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena will play the role of principal opposition in the winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly beginning December 8, party leader Sanjay Raut said.

All about UP's crack investigative team

All about UP's crack investigative team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

According to sources, the SIT is set to probe all the high profile financial and other irregularities during the previous regime and it may involve several senior politicians and officials.

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Experienced hands Bhujbal, Thorat make it to cabinet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil (both from the NCP), Balasaheb Thorat and Nitin Raut (both from the Congress), Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai (both from the Sena) took oath as ministers along with Thackeray.

Karat, Karunanidhi discuss Mullaperiyar issue

Karat, Karunanidhi discuss Mullaperiyar issue

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Karat told reporters that his party wanted an amicable settlement on the issue.

AAP's Somnath Bharti booked for misbehaving with AIIMS security guards

AAP's Somnath Bharti booked for misbehaving with AIIMS security guards

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Bharti was booked for obstructing public servants from discharging their duty during his purported midnight-raid when some African women were allegedly molested in 2014.

Deadlock continues in TN, Kerala dam row

Deadlock continues in TN, Kerala dam row

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The two states are sharply divided over the height of the dam in Idukki district of Kerala.

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes significantly in pushing the country's economic growth and creating employment.

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Sameer Bhujbal arrested on money laundering charges

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Sameer Bhujbal was arrested after over six hours of questioning under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the agency's office in Ballard Tiar here. He will be produced in court on Tuesday, official sources said.

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

PWD minister Satyendra Jain has deployed around 100 trucks with 10 workers each to clean up the city.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

But the 'tantri family' will accept it, Sabarimala head priest Kandararu Rajeevarau said.

Live in Delhi? You can keep a tab on govt's projec

Live in Delhi? You can keep a tab on govt's projec

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Soon residents of the capital would be able to keep a "watch" on every mega-project that is being undertaken or planned with the Delhi government all set to introduce a web-based monitoring system in its Public Works Department.

Woman 'set afire' for not voting for a candidate dies

Woman 'set afire' for not voting for a candidate dies

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A 65-year-old woman, allegedly set ablaze for not voting for a particular candidate in Yeola assembly constituency in Nashik district in October 15 polls, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at civil hospital in Nashik on Monday.

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.

Small cars, school buses to be exempted from toll in Maharashtra

Small cars, school buses to be exempted from toll in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Maharashtra government will frame a policy shortly under which small cars will be exempted from paying tax.

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.