Astt.Executive Engineer of Nayagarh district trapped by vigilance

Nayagarh, 30/3: Todday on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets to the known source of income by Sri Gobinda Chandra Sàhoo, Astt.Executive Engineer,Rural Works Sub-Division,Nayagarh, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 5 DSPs, 5 Inspectors and other staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Honourable Special Judge,…

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NTA considers new entrance test for colleges twice a year

New Delhi, 29/3: The Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) will neither make the board exams irrelevant nor give a push to “coaching culture”, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar said on Tuesday, asserting that students from state boards will not be at a disadvantage in the undergraduate admission process.     The National Testing…

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19 lakh missing EVMs: Karnataka Speaker to question EC

Bangalore, 29/3: Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on Tuesday told the Karnataka Assembly that he would use his office to seek an explanation from the Election Commission about the 19 lakh “missing” electronic voting machines (EVMs).     Kageri said this after senior Congress member HK Patil quoted statistics, based on RTI replies, on missing EVMs…

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GRS of Labanyadeipur GP trapped by vigilance for accepting bribe

In a major development,Bikunja Biswal, GRS, Labanyadeipur GP, Kaptipada Block, Dist- Mayurbhanj has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe Rs 5000/- from a Complainant for issuance of job cards. The entire bribe money has been recovered from Sri Biswal and seized. Following trap, simultaneous searches have been launched on properties of…

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Mamata writes to Oppn against BJP’s attack on democracy using central agencies

Kolkata, 29/3: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to all Opposition leaders and chief ministers “expressing concern over BJP’s direct attacks on democracy” with the use of central agencies.     “Central agencies are jolted to action when elections are round the corner,” Mamata wrote.   “I urge that all of us…

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