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Mallikarjun Kharge is the opposition leader in Lok Sabha

02 Monday Jun 2014

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Putting an end to all speculation, Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi has nominated Shri Mallikarjun Kharge as the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha. It is a surprise as well as not, that a person other than the Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has been appointed for the post. Is it a move for giving leadership to other than the First Family or an acceptance of defeat?

100% FDI in Media also ?

02 Monday Jun 2014

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Modi Government seems to be determined to increase FDI in media also. It is reported that there is a proposal to increase the FDI in media also to FDI after Insurance and Railways. Is it going to be 100% FDI in all sectors? Whether the impact on the growth of the country is taken in to consideration? Is the media sector being thrown at the mercy of the MNC media barons?

Stop this cruelty to girls, women.

01 Sunday Jun 2014

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The gory reports of rape, sexual assault, murder after rape, especially that of Dalit women and girls, are coming from various parts of the country, especially UP.These are not only most despised criminal acts but are also an assault on the civilised society itself. The Police in general is casual in taking action and some time threaten and implicate the complainants /victims instead of arresting the culprits.

When there is strong movement from the people, something is done by the government and the Police, but this is too insufficient.

The Government, civil society, political parties, organisations of the workers and all should come together to fight this menace of attacks and assaults on the girls and women. However high may be the culprits, they should be brought to book punished and justice meted out to the victims quickly. A big movement like that rose against the Delhi rape about two years back should continue against all such attacks. The government should take stern action.

EGoMs and GoMs scrapped

31 Saturday May 2014

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It was just like a Tamasha. For each and everything the UPA Government was forming either a Group of Ministers (GoM) or an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM). A total of 30 such Group of Committees were there. Before becoming President of India, Pranab Mukherjee chaired most of these. Later A.K.Antony was the Minister who chaired most. What decisions these groups took and how implemented can be known to them only. In fact, it was a method of delaying matters.

The Modi Ministry has now scrapped all these Group of ministers. Well and Good. But some ministers in the NDA may feel that they have been cheated for the posts of members and Chair of the Groups.

Scrapping the Groups does not mean anything unless the government takes quick decisions. Let us see what happens.

CITU opposes limit on contributions to EPF

31 Saturday May 2014

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CITU Press Statement dated 31-05-2014.

It is reported in the media, that a circular has been issued by EPFO, stating that employers paying Provident Contributions to their employees can limit their contributions to the salary limit of Rs.6500 per month. It is reported that the clarification is on the basis of a Supreme Court judgment in 2011. What prompted the EPFO to issue a circular now after such a long time is not known. CITU demands that this should no way result in curtailing the existing benefits in the matter of PF contribution of employer which the employees in various private and public sector enterprises are now getting. In this context, CITU wants to point out that the Govt. has not yet implemented the decision of CBT to increase the salary limit to Rs.15,000 per month for PF contribution which was to be implemented from 1st April 2014. The decision to increase the wage ceiling and and also to increase the minimum pension to Rs.1000 per month was unanimously taken by Central Board of Trustees and approved by Cabinet in February 2014. CITU while demanding immediate implementation of increased ceiling and minimum pension of Rs.1000, also demands that the circular of EPFO should not lead to curtailment of existing benefits to any worker.

100% FDI in Defence too – The selling spree continues

31 Saturday May 2014

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As stated by the media, Modi Government is fast. It is preparing a Cabinet Note for taking decision to allow 100% FDI in Defence as in the Railways.

Defence is one sector where maximum outside purchase is made. India has got its Defence Factories, which produces a variety of equipment. HAL is there with regard to the production of aircrafts.

Instead of developing these infrastructure and facilities,if necessary by foreign collaboration, why 100% FDI is being brought, which is almost like handing over our defence production to the foreigners.

This will result in our complete dependence on MNCs for our strategic defence requirements. Modi Government should rethink on this matter.

‘Special Rape Crisis Cell’ to be started – Maneka Gandhi

30 Friday May 2014

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BADAUN (Uttar Pradesh): Blaming police laxity for the horrific gang rape of two dalit sisters in the district, Union women and child welfare minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday said that a “rape crisis cell” will be constituted for speedy action on such incidents.

Maneka also assured that if the family members of the two girls want, she would recommend a CBI probe into the incident.

“Police laxity is equally responsible for the incident due to which two girls lost their lives. Police is still not acting in the right direction. All policemen involved in the incident should be terminated,” she told PTI over phone.
“If the girls’ family members want a CBI probe, I will recommend it,” she added. The minister said that she would soon constitute a “rape crisis cell” to ensure speedy action in such matters.
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Whether the Neem Tree tried not to harm us?

30 Friday May 2014

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It was most unusual!

During today (30 May) evening, there was severe strong wind just like in a storm in Delhi before the rain. Many trees have fallen unable to resist the strong wind.

It happened in front of BSNL staff quarters also where I am staying. All of a sudden a portion of the neem tree with several big branches fell down touching the parapet of the next quarters and then to the ground. Our neighbor was sitting there in a chair and some how he escaped from the falling tree. The heavy tree branch trunk fell exactly in the short space between a scooter and our car, with out causing any big damage. Usually the children will be playing in the courtyard where the tree has fallen. Today all of them have gone out to the house of their relative or so, just about half an hour back. Their car which would have been completely crushed if it was in its parking area also has been taken by the family. All were saved.

Of course some electrical wire has broken and small damage to the scooter. But not more than that. The blockade of the way was cleared by the workers in the IQ by hard labour for about one hour. Now almost everything is almost OK.

There was a proposal from the neighbour to cut the tree a few years back, but we decided not to cut. Did the tree understood that? May be. Any how, though the branch has fallen in the storm, we were saved without any accident or much damage. Thanks to the Neem Tree, which always gave us coolness and also shade in the time of strong sun and has saved us now.

Report in the Media about dust storm

After a spell of extremely hot weather, Delhi witnessed a massive dust storm and rain this evening.

Many trees fell across the city due to the strong winds. Power cuts were also reported from some parts of the National Capital Region. (See Pictures)

Traffic jams were reported at many places; the dust storm also disrupted Metro services for close to two hours. The Yellow Line, which operates from HUDA City Centre to Jahangirpuri, saw a train halting near the Vishwavidyalaya in North Delhi. (Read: Dust Storm Disrupts Metro Train Services During Rush Hour)(Courtesy: NDTV)