Govt to amend definition of rape
NEW DELHI: Union Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath today said that government will amend the definition of rape to make more stringent laws to curb the heinous crime.
Coastal states asked to form Maritime Boards
HYDERABAD: (AMN) All the coastal states in the country have been asked to constitute State Maritime Boards at the earliest.
Northern Railway improves safety measures
Vinit Wahi / TIANEW DELHI: Northern Railway has shown significant improvement in its safety performance during 2010-11 as compared to the last year. The overall consequential train accidents have reduced…
Ajit Kumar Seth new Cabinet Secy
NEW DELHI: (AMN) Mr Ajit Kumar Seth has assumed the charge as the new Cabinet Secretary of India. A 1974 batch IAS officer,
Challenging supremacy of Parliament
Bosco Celestine NEW DELHI: When Anna Hazare spear-heading the campaign against corruption set August 15 as deadline for the passage of Lok Pal Bill, was he challenging the supremacy of…
MLAs can issue certificate for ‘Izzat’
VINIT WAHI / TIANEW DELHI: Income Certificate issued by Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) of various States and Union Territories will now also be accepted for issuance of “Izzat’ monthly…
Beedi workers to get medical cover
NEW DELHI: (AMN) The central government had approved a scheme for medical insurance benefits of about 55 lakh beedi workers spread across the country. The scheme will be known as…
Centre to bring change in Electoral Act
GUWAHATI: The Centre will soon bring amendments to the existing Electoral Reforms Act on the basis of the recommendations of the Regional Consultation Meetings.
Arjun begins trial at Pokharan
Jaipur: India’s main battle tank, Arjun, has begun its trial at Pokharan firing range in the deserts of Rajasthan. During its trial, it would be tested with its weaponry and…
SC to decide on Kanimozhi’s bail plea Monday
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear on Monday the bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, accused in the 2G spectrum case.