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New categorisation of industries released by Environment Ministry

By | March 5, 2016
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Environment Ministry releases new categorisation of industries ‘Re-Categorisation of Industries a landmark decision, new category of white industries will not require environmental clearance’: Javadekar The Government today released a new categorization of industries based on their pollution load.  Releasing the new categorization here today, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,… Read More »

12 Bills on the agenda of Govt for the next week

By | March 5, 2016
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Heavy financial and legislative agenda for 3rd week of Budget session Aadhar Bill, Whistle Blower Protection Bill, Child Labour Bill and time permitting Real Estate Bill among 12 Bills proposed for next week Both the Houses debate contentious issue during the first two weeks; Lok Sabha passes one Bill and Rajya Sabha clears 3 Bills… Read More »

Punjab Joins “ UDAY ” Scheme

By | March 5, 2016
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Punjab Joins “UDAY” Scheme; Would Derive an Overall Net Benefit of Rs.5475 Crore Through “UDAY” The Government of India, the State of Punjab and the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) which takes care of the power distribution activity of Punjab signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Scheme UDAY – “Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana”… Read More »

Train E-Ticketing Curbs to Tame Touts

By | March 4, 2016
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Train E-Ticketing Curbs to Tame Touts Some instances of misuse of reservation system by touts do come to notice from time to time. Regular joint drives are conducted by Commercial, Vigilance and Railway Protection Force against touts. These checks are intensified during peak rush/festival periods. Touts apprehended are prosecuted as per Section 143 of Railways… Read More »

Schedule for the General Elections of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry

By | March 4, 2016
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Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry are normally due to expire as follows: Tamil Nadu                           22.05.2016 West Bengal                          29.05.2016 Kerala                                     31.05.2016 Puducherry                            02.06.2016 Assam                                     05.06.2016… Read More »

Conviction under POCSO Act

By | March 4, 2016
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Conviction under POCSO Act The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 came into force on 14.11.2012. It is only 3 years since the Act has been in force and even the data for the year 2015 is under collection, therefore a review of the Act is not planned at this stage. However, Section… Read More »

Crimes against Children

By | March 4, 2016
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Crimes against Children As per National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 38,172 cases, 58,224 cases and 89,423 cases were registered under crime against children during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 which came into force on 15.01.2016, has provisions for punishment relating to offences against… Read More »