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Less than 50% of 46 projects sanctioned under tourism ministry’s PRASHAD scheme completed in 10 yrs

Parliamentary panel had in report tabled last year expressed concern over delay in completion of projects sanctioned under tourism ministry's PRASHAD scheme.

Expanding its tribal outreach, Modi govt enlists IITs, IIMs to aid development in tribal regions

Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda has launched initiatives to address infra, connectivity issues to improve healthcare in such areas & provide entrepreneurship ecosystem for tribal youth.

DMK MP calls for steps to end caste discrimination in TN prisons — ‘jail manual updated 40+ yrs ago’

D Ravikumar's letter to TN law minister follows MHA directive to states, UTs to end such discrimination in prisons. It says convicts are even allotted separate barracks based on caste.

J&K Bank was ‘victim of nepotism’ but govt reforms turned it profitable, says Modi

At 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir' event in Srinagar, Modi rebuked previous governments for corrupt practices that destroyed bank & risked thousands of crores of depositors' money.

In race for Haryana chief secretary’s post, 3 IAS officers seek revision in seniority list

Officers write to state govt, citing service rules to say their seniority should be higher than that of 2 colleagues from same 1990 batch, who they say were transferred from other cadres.

12 of 20 empanelled secretaries have 5 yrs service left — how Modi’s bringing stability to top IAS ranks

Secretary-level officer says this has brought in a great deal of stability and continuity in governance, as well as better coordination with states and between ministries.

Haryana’s draft policy to fuel green hydrogen drive & the incentives it offers

Draft policy published last month, public views invited till 15 March. Proposals include 100% exemption from stamp duty & (for 10 years) electricity duty for green hydrogen projects.

‘Unconstitutional’ — Himachal High Court strikes down Sukhu govt’s water cess on power generation

State chief secretary indicates high court's decision will be challenged. Cash-strapped Congress govt had estimated to earn revenues worth Rs 1,800 crore per annum from power firms.

Health ministry asks NMC to defer minimum standards for medical colleges — ‘unrealistic’

National Medical Commission nearly doubled bed, faculty, and patient requirements for new and existing medical colleges in August 2023 notification.

New geotag attendance feature becomes hassle for MGNREGS workers, states flag concerns to Centre

Under the feature, MGNREGS workers must mark attendance from within 10-mt radius of a spot at a geo-tagged worksite. As a result, some of them have to walk back long distances to do so.

On Camera

There’s too much Akshay Kumar on screen. Take a break and come back with a Hera Pheri

Every few months, a new release raises the question: Can this film save Akshay Kumar’s career? So far, the answer has been a resounding no.

Pilots, engineers, maintenance crew — skilled worker shortages add to crisis in aviation sector

India’s aviation space is grappling with more than just a pilot deficit problem as industry experts highlight the need for the government and the aviation regulator to step in.

Indian Navy carries out maiden operation as CMF member, seizes 940 kg drugs in Arabian Sea

India became an associate member of CMF in July 2022 and a full member last November; another engagement key to the country’s widening military diplomacy.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.