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Water theft: Kerala Water Authority functioning with just one anti-theft squad for four districts despite rising cases

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Water theft: Kerala Water Authority functioning with just one anti-theft squad for four districts despite rising cases

The Kerala Water Authority has just one anti-theft squad for its entire central region covering Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and Thrissur districts. | Photo Credit: K.K.. MUSTAFAH Notwithstanding the worsening water shortage in the searing heat, the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has just one anti-theft squad for its entire central region covering Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Idukki and … Read more

Manipur violence | Supreme Court to pass orders on August 25 to facilitate proper functioning of Justice Mittal panel

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Manipur violence | Supreme Court to pass orders on August 25 to facilitate proper functioning of Justice Mittal panel

Women belonging to the ‘Meira Paibis’ (a group representing Meitei Society) hold torches as they stage a demonstration demanding restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Supreme Court will pass orders on Friday to facilitate the proper functioning of Justice Mittal panel set up to oversee relief for victims of … Read more

NCST functioning with less than 50% of sanctioned strength: Ministry in LS

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NCST functioning with less than 50% of sanctioned strength: Ministry in LS

Data presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on Monday in Lok Sabha revealed that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is currently functioning with less than 50% of its sanctioned strength, with Commission officials disclosing to The Hindu that it is becoming increasingly difficult to undertake its function without the requisite staffers. … Read more

Private member’s bill seeks empowering Election Commission to regulate internal functioning of political parties

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Private member’s bill seeks empowering Election Commission to regulate internal functioning of political parties

Congress MP Manish Tewari speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member’s Bill in Lok Sabha seeking the Election Commission (EC) to be made responsible for regulating and monitoring the internal operations of political parties … Read more