The CIC has directed a probe into the exchange of demonetised currency at a post office in Palam here as it emerged from an RTI response that there were prima facie irregularities in the exchange of notes.The apprehensions of wrongdoing were raised by a resident of the Central Government Employees Residents Welfare Association in old Pinto Park.He had sought information … [Read more...] about CIC orders inquiry in note exchange at post office
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Delhi zoo trains veterinarians on using gas anaesthesia
A team of experts from the US is providing hands-on training to Indian veterinarians at the Delhi zoo on using gas anaesthesia so as to avoid drugs to sedate animals, which have numerous side-effects.Gas anaesthesia is primarily used for sedating cats and dogs, and the training, in which more than 30 vets are participating, is a step forward towards employing it for … [Read more...] about Delhi zoo trains veterinarians on using gas anaesthesia
On his 67th birthday, Modi dedicates Narmada dam to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation the Sardar Sarovar Dam, almost 56 years after its foundation stone was laid.Modi, who turned 67 today, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation, after performing a puja at the site here in the Narmada district.Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were among the … [Read more...] about On his 67th birthday, Modi dedicates Narmada dam to the nation
30 cr families get Jan Dhan accounts in 3 yrs: FM
As many as 30 crore families have got bank accounts since the launch of India's biggest ever bank account opening drive, Jan Dhan Yojana, three years back, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today.About 42 per cent of households were unbanked before the Jan Dhan Yojana, which aims to give every household access to banking facilities by offering them zero-balance accounts … [Read more...] about 30 cr families get Jan Dhan accounts in 3 yrs: FM
Murder at school: Top officials of Ryan arrested
Two top officials of the Ryan International School have been arrested while the acting principal detained for questioning in connection with the gruesome murder of a seven-year-old boy in school premises, the police said today.Fourteen police teams constituted to probe the case, which has sparked huge public outrage, are questioning the school staff while an SIT team is … [Read more...] about Murder at school: Top officials of Ryan arrested