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Court seeks explanation on rice scheme stoppage
The bench headed by Chief Justice J. Chalameshwar gave the direction on a petition filed by Communist Party of India (CPI) legislator Rajaji Mathew Thomas. Thomas said Wednesday that he had been informed by his counsel that the court directed the
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:49A
EC has no power to ban subsidized rice scheme, rules Kerala High Court
The observation was made by a Division Bench headed by Chief Justice J Chelameswar on a petition filed by Rajaji Mathew Thomas, MLA from Ollur Assembly constituency, challenging the decision of the Election Commission to stop the implementation of the
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:48A
Azerbaijan ready to cover almost all vehicle owners by mandatory liability
The Ministry of Finance of Azerbaijan is confident that it can reverse the situation with the compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners. Namig Khalilov, acting director of the MoF State Insurance Supervision Service, has stated that
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:48A
2G scam: Supreme Court demands answers from Attorney General
The bench said it will not go by the reports of either Justice Shivraj Patil or the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. "We would not go by Justice Patil's report as it has not been accepted or rejected by the government.
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:47A
Court tells exam board to re-evaluate marks promptly
By IANS, New Delhi : The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Central Board of Secondary Education to evolve a mechanism to complete in a time-bound manner the re-evaluation of marks of Class 12 students seeking admissions to colleges.
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:47A
Market Report, "Retail Futures Q3 2010: Furniture & Floorcoverings", published
Growth trending upwards * Driven by higher inflation in food & grocery. * Volumes continue to improve - returning to growth in non-food - though this is against extremely weak comparatives. Non-food growth improves. * Nonetheless, clothing & footwear
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:46A
Human Rights Commission asks for funding boost
The commission presented its annual strategic plan before Parliament's Justice Portfolio Committee. The commission wants a face-lift, not only is it relocating its head offices in Johannesburg, it says it is rethinking all of its functions.
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:46A
Footballers and managers not exempt from the law - Lord Advocate
The Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini wrote to all Scotland's chief constables ahead of Sunday's Old Firm cup final, warning them that "sportsmen cannot be regarded as exempt from compliance with the criminal law". The law officer said that a sportsman who
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:45A
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over pollution from Alabama Power's coal-fired
(AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Alabama Power Co. that claimed the company should have undergone reviews and improved air pollution controls before making changes to several coal-fired power plants. The lawsuit was filed by
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:45A
Father accused of child abuse to be extradited
MIAMI (WSVN) -- A father accused of abusing his adopted children is headed to another South Florida to face justice. Jorge Barahona will be extradited to Miami from West Palm Beach in the next few weeks. He is scheduled for arraignment on March 28.
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:44A
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