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RTI queries reveal several irregularities in MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal

The RTI response obtained by activist Biswanath Goswami, earlier this year points out “works relating to earth work have many serious shortcomings.”

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Defence Ministry tightens entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

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Ward Secretariat system in Andhra Pradesh is against the spirit of Constitution, says CAG

CAG: Village Secretariat system against Constitution; Ward Committees not formed in AP; recommend formation of Ward Committees & integration with Secretariats & Area Sabhas for self-governance; State govt retained powers to assess, recruit & devise service conditions of ULB staff; recommend delegation of adequate powers to ULBs for efficient service…

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CAG raps TDP, YSRCP governments over capital project in Amaravati

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has made some serious observations pertaining to the capital city of Amaravati, asserting that unfruitful expenditure was incurred on the capital project and that the purpose of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) was not achieved.

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Kerala wins Arogya Manthan award for providing free medical care to maximum number of people

Kerala wins Arogya Manthan 2023 award for providing free medical care to max. people. State's health insurance scheme, Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati, won for highest utilisation. Award also for best service provision for blind beneficiaries. Govt. provided free care worth ₹3,200 cr. through KASP & allied schemes. Public hospitals struggling…

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M.K. Stalin points to CAG report to charge BJP with corruption in podcast series

TN CM Stalin: BJP govt led by PM Modi made of communalism, corruption, corporate capitalism, cheating & character assassination. INDIA Coalition & its leaders shedding light on this, tearing apart BJP's facade. CAG report proves BJP corrupt & unable to fulfill promises. People of India must unite to end BJP's…

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Special council meeting: Ruling and opposition fronts spar over waste management issues

The special council meeting was convened as per the demands of the BJP councillors.

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CAG flags lapses in waste management in three urban bodies in Alappuzha

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged gaps in the management of solid waste as well as special waste, including, bio-medical and e-waste, in urban bodies in the district.

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Andhra Pradesh government under fire as TTD funds allegedly go for Collectorate maintenance

Tirupati district Collectorate seeks funds from TTD exchequer for building maintenance, sparking political debate. BJP & Congress demand withdrawal & CAG audit into TTD's spending over 4 yrs. CM Jagan to visit Tirupati to participate in Tirumala Brahmotsavam.

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CAG pulls up Excise department for ‘irregular transfer’ of foreign liquor licences

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CAG notes shortcomings in solid waste management in urban local bodies

CAG finds glaring weaknesses in waste mgmt in urban areas of Kerala; urges Govt to establish effective mech for monitoring & compliance with rules.

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Road sweeping machine lands Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in trouble with CAG

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CAG report points to lack of clarity in removal of debris from Maradu demolition sites

CAG report raises concerns over lack of clarity in removal of 69,906 tonnes of debris from Maradu municipality demolition sites; audit finds no records of waste removal or disposal; CAG recommends urban local bodies place containers & identify land for processing plants.

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CAG flags shortcomings in social security pension distribution

CAG report finds shortcomings in disbursement of social security pensions in Kerala, especially DTH mode via PACS. Report notes lack of automated beneficiary-wise acknowledgement, irregular transfer of funds to deceased, disbursement to ineligible persons & IT system not effective.

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Revenue arrears of govt. at ₹28,258.39 cr., says CAG report

CAG: Kerala's revenue arrears at ₹28,258.39 cr on Mar 31, 2022. 17 depts/heads of accts constitute 24.23% of total revenue. Need for urgent intervention to clear arrears. State GST Dept arrears down, Motor Vehicles, Land Revenue up. State govt revenue 59%, Centre 41%.

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Congress slams Modi Government for exceeding G-20 budget

Congress attacks Modi Govt. for over-spending on G-20 Summit, urges to focus on pressing issues. Kharge & Venugopal accuse Govt. of corruption, ignoring disasters & diverting attention from real issues. CAG exposed BJP in Jal Jeevan scam & Acharya resisted pressure to transfer ₹3 lakh crore. Govt. spent ₹4,100 crore…

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CAG raps Arunachal for 'deficiencies' in implementing PM-Kisan Yojana

CAG criticised Arunachal Pradesh govt for "several deficiencies" in implementing PM-KISAN scheme.

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Sanatana Dharma row | T.N. CM Stalin criticises PM Modi; accuses pro-BJP forces of false narrative

TN CM MK Stalin defends son Udhayanidhi's statements on Sanatana Dharma, says PM Modi & Cabinet using it to divert attention from issues like Manipur & CAG report irregularities. PM's speech in Parliament over TN Minister's video & 'One Nation-One Election' out of fear of I.N.D.I.A. bloc. RSS chief's remarks…

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‘One nation, one poll’ a bid to undermine federalism: Stalin

He also questioned the absence of representatives from the DMK in the panel, which is the third largest party in the 17th Lok Sabha.

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Paranur toll gate collection stands testimony to BJP model of corruption, says Madurai MP

Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan has expressed shock over the CAG report, which had said that 53% of the vehicles that passed the Paranur toll gate near Chennai belonged to VIPs

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Mizoram govt incurs ₹4.88 crore wasteful expenditure due to negligence: CAG

CAG slams Mizoram Govt for incurring ₹4.88cr "avoidable" expenditure on Darlak-Sihthiang road due to negligence. Road already connected by 11km Chuhvel-Sihthiang paved road funded by NABARD.

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Annamalai counters Stalin’s remarks on Modi

BJP TN Pres. Annamalai counters Stalin's corruption remarks, citing CAG report on cost escalations, not corruption.

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HOCKEY | Air Force rides on Kerketta’s hat-trick to beat Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu

. Indian Air Force (IAF) won 4-3 against Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) in 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup. CAG outclassed PNB 6-2 & Hockey Karnataka held Indian Railways 1-1. IAF's Manip Kerketta's hat-trick & Ponnanna's save in last seconds secured win. CAG's organised play & Karnataka's defence earned them…

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All-India hockey tournament | Former champion Railways starts with a big win over Central Secretariat

Railways dominate opening day of MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup with 9-1 win; HUTN-CAG draw 1-1. Yuvraj Walmiki scores 4, Pratap Lakra 2 for Railways. HUTN's M. Dhanush and CAG's Abharan Sudev score for their teams.

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Needed, a well-crafted social security net for all

To have the fruits of growth trickle down while offering a sense of social security, policymakers in India must embrace policies that enable equitable growth

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