From X-ray machines to medicines: How tender ‘irregularities’ created an Rs 640-crore hole in Delhi’s health budget | Delhi News

(L) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (Image- Social Media), (R) Representative Image NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS), and Neeraj Chopra, former deputy controller of accounts, in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items,…

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Unesco warns Pakistan over ‘reconstructions’ at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

Pakistan’s authorities under fire over reconstruction of Vedic-era city of Taxila The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the “reconstructions” that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco’s ‘danger list’.Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, is one of South Asia’s…

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Haryana officers got ‘undue advantages’ for facilitation, inaction, says CBI | Chandigarh News

Panchkula: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday said evidence gathered during its probe into the alleged Rs 661-crore misappropriation of govt funds suggests that senior Haryana cadre public servants colluded with bank officials and received “undue advantages” for facilitating the opening of accounts, transfer of funds and their subsequent diversion.The agency’s statement came…

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‘What else he need to do?’ Harbhajan Singh fumes over Rajat Patidar’s India snub | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s skipper Rajat Patidar. (ANI Photo) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has openly questioned the national selectors after Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was left out of India’s latest T20I squad despite another stellar Indian Premier League campaign.The BCCI officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, England and…

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Over 6,110 mines shut across Rajasthan, govt seeks reports for revival | Jaipur News

Jaipur: The mining sector in the state is facing a major challenge, with more than 6,110 mines lying non-operational across Rajasthan, according to a departmental review conducted by the mines department.Jaipur reported 1,011 closed mines, while Ajmer recorded the highest number at 1,049, followed by Jodhpur with 1,018. Rajsamand reported 709 shut mines, Bhilwara 882,…

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Heatwave kills 16 in Telangana, minister announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia | Hyderabad News

HYDERABAD: Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday said 16 people have died due to severe heatwave conditions across the state during the ongoing summer season.Reviewing the heatwave situation with officials, the minister said the deaths were reported from seven districts, based on reports submitted by district Collectors.According to the data shared by the…

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