Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday sought clarifications from the BRS government on a draft bill meant for absorption of state Road Transport Corporation employees into government service. Amid concerns expressed by the TSRTC staff that the bill should be passed in the ongoing assembly session, she assured them of safeguarding their interests.… Continue reading Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees

Calcutta HC Port Blair bench fines Lt Guv of Andamans, suspends chief secy

In a significant development, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra was suspended while Lt. Governor DK Joshi fined Rs 5 lakh (which he has to bear from his own fund) on Thursday for not complying with an earlier order by the Port Blair bench of the Calcutta High Court on releasing benefits… Continue reading Calcutta HC Port Blair bench fines Lt Guv of Andamans, suspends chief secy

As tomato prices soar, Punjab guv orders halting consumption in Raj Bhavan

Amid an alarming surge in tomato prices, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit issued an order on Thursday temporarily halting its consumption in his household as “a gesture of solidarity with the citizens facing the impact of rising food prices”. Tomato is currently selling at a rate of more than Rs 200 a kilo and… Continue reading As tomato prices soar, Punjab guv orders halting consumption in Raj Bhavan