National News
HC stays Centre’s move to pull back forces from Darjeeling
The Calcutta High Court issued a stay on the Centre’s decision on the withdrawal of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) from the Darjeeling hills. The Centre had failed to provide enough reasons for the decision.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Oct 2017
Toy train service to resume from Oct. 25
Services of the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), popularly known as ‘toy train’, is all set to resume in the hills from October 25, after its suspension for 125 days due to the strike called by the Gorkha JanmuktiMorcha (GJM).
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Oct 2017
Gujarat ryots denied crop insurance
Non-payment or partial payment of crop insurance to farmers in Gujarat despite the State having collected high premiums, is emerging as a major issue in the poll-bound State.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Oct 2017
India’s second strategic nuclear submarine Aridhaman
India’s second strategic nuclear submarine Aridhaman is just a few weeks from sea launch.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 18th Oct 2017
Plea to ensure OROP for retired judges
A former Madras High Court judge has approached the Supreme Court for implementation of the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ norm for retired High Court judges
posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Oct 2017