News for 'PWD'

ACB conducts searches at properties of Chhagan Bhujbal

ACB conducts searches at properties of Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The former PWD minister reacted to the development saying that he was being targeted by the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in an unprecedented manner.

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Ending weeks of acrimonious spats and mudslinging, the BJP and its ruling ally Shiv Sena have finally worked out the modalities for running the KDMC.

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The CM has asked to remove all air conditioners from the 6 Flagstaff Road residence in north Delhi's Civil Lines area.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

What TN govt is doing to ease Chennai's water crisis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'We have instructed all our officials to take complaints of water shortage seriously and attend to it immediately.'

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Ex-Goa CM Digambar Kamat granted anticipatory bail in Berger case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Goa's former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat was asked to furnish a surety of Rs 1 lakh.

Money laundering case: Samir Bhujbal sent to ED custody till Feb 8

Money laundering case: Samir Bhujbal sent to ED custody till Feb 8

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A day after Nationalist Congress Party leader Samir Bhujbal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, the former member of Parliament was on Tuesday sent to the agency's custody until February 8 by a special PMLA court in Mumbai.

OPS: From chaiwallah to Jaya's trusted Man Friday

OPS: From chaiwallah to Jaya's trusted Man Friday

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

He belongs to the dominant Mudukulathor community and has risen from humble origins, having run a tea stall at his home town Periyakulam which is still being operated by his family.

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh at the Secretariat, state's Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey said.

Former Naga CM Zeliang stakes claim to form government

Former Naga CM Zeliang stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

In a letter to governor, he claimed support of 41 of the 59 MLAs.

Chhagan Bhujbal's woes mount; ED registers 2 cases

Chhagan Bhujbal's woes mount; ED registers 2 cases

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

In mounting trouble for former Maharashtra PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday registered two Economic Case Information Reports against him and others under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Police fired teargas shells and used batons to disperse the crowd.

Odd-numbered cars to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday likely free for all

Odd-numbered cars to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Sunday likely free for all

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Outlining the contours of its ambitious plan to curb pollution through odd-even number plate formula, Delhi government on Sunday said odd-numbered cars will be allowed to ply on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while even-numbered vehicles will run on the other days -- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Will stop odd-even scheme if people face difficulty: Kejriwal

Will stop odd-even scheme if people face difficulty: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Kejriwal on Saturday struck a conciliatory note and said it will be tried out for limited period of time and it will be stopped if there are problems galore.

AIIMS MBBS entrance exam 2018: All you need to know

AIIMS MBBS entrance exam 2018: All you need to know

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The exam will be held on May 26 and 27, 2018.

Hooda jeered by hostile crowd in Modi's presence

Hooda jeered by hostile crowd in Modi's presence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was on Tuesday left red faced as a hostile crowd hooted him at a function in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence, following which the angry Congress leader said he would boycott such events with PM.

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

A day after a Goa minister spoke against young girls visiting pubs in short dresses, Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik on welcomed the statement saying it showed that several important people shared his views.

BSY places Shobha Karandlaje as working president of KJP

BSY places Shobha Karandlaje as working president of KJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Karnataka Janata Paksha supremo B S Yeddyurappa on Friday installed his close associate and former Minister Shobha Karandlaje as working president of the party.

Ill-fated Mahad bridge was to be razed in December

Ill-fated Mahad bridge was to be razed in December

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The British-era bridge across Savitri river, whose collapse claimed 26 lives, was to be dismantled in December this year as part of Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

All you need to know about Kejriwal's Man Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

From journalism to anti-graft activism to the number two position in the Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has come a long way to emerge as a prominent figure in Delhi's political scene.

BJP govt's swearing-in at Wankhede cost Rs 98.33 lakh, reveals RTI

BJP govt's swearing-in at Wankhede cost Rs 98.33 lakh, reveals RTI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party's first government in Maharashtra at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai last year cost Rs 98.33 lakh, an RTI query has revealed.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

Delhi pollution: 15-year-old diesel vehicle to be deregistered, crackers banned

Delhi pollution: 15-year-old diesel vehicle to be deregistered, crackers banned

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Delhi government on Monday started a process of deregistering 15-year-old diesel vehicles in the city and also imposed a ban on use of fire crackers except for religious functions, following directions from Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to bring down air pollution.

'We were breathless in fear'

'We were breathless in fear'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Only when you see it, you will understand how bad the situation is.' 'The soil in the entire mountain range is soaked with water now and that uproots the trees.' 'It is frightening to see the way the soil drags down the trees with great force.'

Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Government claims big successes in agriculture, rural roads & investment scenario.

Modi in rush to take over PM's post, says Pawar

Modi in rush to take over PM's post, says Pawar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Firing a salvo against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has alleged that the senior BJP leader is in a rush to take over the country's top post.

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

AAP to contest Lok Sabha polls under Kejriwal's leadership

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A day after Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi Party today made it clear that it would contest the Lok Sabha polls under his leadership.

IIT-JEE Main: Exam day guidelines

IIT-JEE Main: Exam day guidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Experts draw up a checklist.

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Majuli -- the seat of neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti renaissance -- on Thursday became India's first island district with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating it as the 35th district of Assam.

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Gadkari scores on highways test, fails on road safety

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The National Highways Authority of India will this year witness the highest ever growth out of the last decade. But Gadkari himself admits his biggest failure as India's roads minister has been his inability to curb loss of life in road accidents.

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

CM Kejriwal keeps crucial power, finance, home portfolios

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday allocated portfolios to his six Cabinet colleagues while keeping the key departments of home, finance, power and vigilance with himself.

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In the government's first major mission to rescue Indians stranded in the strife-torn nation

Police warns of stampede, chaos at Sri Sri's event

Police warns of stampede, chaos at Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The stage for the VVIPs also did not have the mandatory structural certificate, following which police communicated the matter to the ministry of urban development.

Ramlila Maidan prepares for its V-Day date with Kejriwal

Ramlila Maidan prepares for its V-Day date with Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Prep is afoot at Ramlila Maidan for Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony

Bhujbal, nephew, get bail in Maharashtra Sadan case

Bhujbal, nephew, get bail in Maharashtra Sadan case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"They both were produced in the court and were granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000 each," special public prosecutor Pradeep Gharat said.

Congress secures three fourths majority in Arunachal

Congress secures three fourths majority in Arunachal

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Facing a rout in other parts of the country, Congress retained power securing three-fourth majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly snapping up 40 of the 60 seats and leading in two.

Kiran Bedi tweets posters portraying her as Hitler

Kiran Bedi tweets posters portraying her as Hitler

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Bedi's counter attack put the Congress-headed government on defensive.