“Thanks, Dinamo Zagreb, for everything! My first club and my first love!” Barca have agreed to pay around €8 million ($10.9 million) for the left-footed youngster
Friday, February 28, 2014
FC Barcelona Signs Croatian midfielder Alen Halilovic Friday Feb 28,2014
“Thanks, Dinamo Zagreb, for everything! My first club and my first love!” Barca have agreed to pay around €8 million ($10.9 million) for the left-footed youngster
Anti-Kudankulam activist Udayakumar joins AAP Friday Feb 28,2014
“My joining the AAP will further strengthen the ongoing struggle against the project and take the issue to the national level with much vigour,” Dr. Udayakumar said
Joining the party in the presence of David Barunkumar Thomas, AAP’s
State campaign committee convener, Dr. Udayakumar said he had decided to
join the AAP after its high command agreed to fulfil his conditions
such as taking people’s opinion on establishing nuclear reactors and
decentralisation of power.
“While we’ll take this issue (anti-KKNPP agitation) to the next level,
women from Idinthakarai will lead the PMANE and continue the protests''UPA II Govt approves Rs. 1,000 minimum monthly pension under EPFO Friday Feb 28,2014
The UPA II Govt on Friday Feb 28,2014approved the proposal to ensure Rs. 1,000 minimum monthly pension under a scheme of retirement fund body EPFO that would immediately benefit 28 lakh pensioners
The Govt would have to provide an additional
amount of around Rs. 1,217 crore to ensure the minimum pension of Rs.
1,000 starting 2014-15
UPA II Govt Mandates 7th Pay Commission to revise salaries Friday Feb 28,2014
The decision will result in the benefit of improved pay and allowances as well as rationalisation of the pay structure in case of Central Government employees and other employees included in the scope of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
The CPC Headed by former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Kumar Mathur,
the CPC has been asked to “examine, review, evolve and recommend
changes that are desirable and feasible” regarding the principles that
should govern the emoluments structure including pay, allowances and
other facilities or benefits.
The recommendations, as
per the terms of reference, have to be made while keeping in view the
economic conditions in the country, need for fiscal prudence and the
need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental
expenditures and welfare measures.
The CPC’s report
will be applicable on -
- Central Government employees
- All India Services
- personnel of the Union Territories
- officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department
- Members of regulatory bodies
- officers and employees of the Supreme Court and
- personnel of Defence Forces.
The
panel has also been asked to examine the “principles which should
govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits”,
including revision of pension for those who have retired prior to the
date of effect of these recommendations
Note
Prime Minister Manamohan Singh had approved setting up of the 7th Pay Commission in September 2013
The
6th Pay Commission was implemented wef Jan 01, 2006
The 5th Pay Commission from January 1, 1996 and
The 4th Pay Commission from January 1, 1986
New MD for Arasu Cable TV Corporation Saturday March 01,2014
Mahesan Kasirajan, Director of Sugar and Managing
Director, Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation, is the new Director of
Information and Public Relations and Managing Director of the Arasu
Cable TV Corporation.
Mahesan Kasirajan who has also
been given the responsibility of ex-officio Additional Secretary to the
Department of Tamil Development and Information, replaces J.
Kumaragurubaran, for whom no posting has been given as yet.
2014 Petrol Price Hike Friday Feb 28,2014
The price of petrol was last revised upwards by Rs.0.75 a litre and diesel by 0.50 paise(excluding State levies) with effect from January 4, 2014
Diesel Prices Hiked by 0.50 paise wef Jan 31,2014 midnight
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday Feb 28,2014 decided to increase the price of petrol by 60 paise
The revised prices of petrol in four metros: wef Friday Feb 28,2014 Midnight
City
|
Current price
|
Revised
|
Increase
|
Delhi
|
72.43
|
73.16
|
0.73
|
Kolkata
|
80.20
|
80.96
|
0.76
|
Mumbai
|
81.31
|
82.07
|
0.76
|
Chennai
|
75.71
|
76.48
|
0.77
|
The revised prices of Diesel in four metros: wef Friday Feb 28,2014 Midnight
City
|
Current price
|
Revised
|
Increase
|
Delhi
|
54.91
|
55.48
|
0.57
|
Kolkata
|
59.50
|
60.09
|
0.59
|
Mumbai
|
63.23
|
63.86
|
0.63
|
Chennai
|
58.56
|
59.17
|
Gandhi Peace Prize
The Award given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods
The Award carries Rs. 10 million in cash, convertible in any currency in the world, a plaque and a citation.
Winners Details
Year Recipient Description
1995 Julius Nyerere(1922-99) First President of Tanzania
1996 A T Ariyaratne(Sri Lanka) Founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement
1997 Gerard Fischer(1921-2006) German diplomat, recognised for his work against
leprosy and polio
1998 Ramakrishna Mission Founded by Swami Vivekananda for promoting social
welfare, tolerance and non-violence among
disadvantaged groups
1999 Baba Amte(1914-2008) Indian Social worker, known particularly for his work
for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people
suffering from leprosy
2000 Nelson Mandela(1918-2013) Anti-aparatheid Revolutionary & Former President of
South Africa
Grameen Bank Founded by MuhammadYunus in Bangladesh
2001 John Hume Northern Ireland Politician
2002 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Educational trust that emphasises Indian culture
2003 Vaclav Havel(19936-2011) Last President of Czechoslovakia and 1st President of
Czech Republic
2004 Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) Activist and civil rights leader -Wife of Martin Luther King
2005 Desmond Tutu South African cleric and activist
2013 Chandi Prasad Bhatt Indian Environmentalist and Social Activist, known for the
Chipko Movement
2013 Gandhi Peace Prize
Eminent Gandhian and Environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt has been selected for the 2013 Gandhi Peace Prize
A pioneer of the Chipko Movement for which he was also awarded the
Magsaysay Award in 1982, Mr. Bhatt was given the Padma Bhushan by UPA-I
in 2005.
The decision was taken by the jury headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Other jury members were Chief Justice of India P. Sathasivam, the Leader
of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, Rajya Sabha member
Karan Singh and former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
The UPA II Govt made the announcement on Friday Feb 28,2014
Persons with disabilities to get higher financial help
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday Feb 28,2014 approved revised
benefits under the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for
Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP).
The new norms, proposed by the Department of Disability Affairs, will be effective from April01,2014
Under the revised norms, the income eligibility ceiling enhanced -
The cost of medical/surgical correction,has been revised from -
User-friendly mobile phones will be provided once in five years to visually-challenged students of age 18 years and above
Laptop and Braille Note Taker will be given to school-going disabled students (Class 10 and above), once in 10 years
The cost ceiling for aids and appliances have been revised from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 for single disability and from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000 for students with disabilities
The subsidy for motorised tricycles and wheelchairs has also been enhanced from the present Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 25,000 for the severely disabled.This will be provided to those aged 18 and above once in 10 years
The provision for cochlear implant for 500 children per year has also been increased with a ceiling of Rs. 6 lakh per unit
The new norms, proposed by the Department of Disability Affairs, will be effective from April01,2014
Under the revised norms, the income eligibility ceiling enhanced -
- for 100 % concession, from the existing Rs. 6,500 per month to Rs. 15,000 per month and
- for a 50 % concession from Rs. 15,001 to Rs. 20,000 per month
The cost of medical/surgical correction,has been revised from -
- Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000 for hearing and speech challenged
- Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000 for visually challenged and
- Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 for orthopedically challenged.
User-friendly mobile phones will be provided once in five years to visually-challenged students of age 18 years and above
Laptop and Braille Note Taker will be given to school-going disabled students (Class 10 and above), once in 10 years
The cost ceiling for aids and appliances have been revised from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 for single disability and from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000 for students with disabilities
The subsidy for motorised tricycles and wheelchairs has also been enhanced from the present Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 25,000 for the severely disabled.This will be provided to those aged 18 and above once in 10 years
The provision for cochlear implant for 500 children per year has also been increased with a ceiling of Rs. 6 lakh per unit
Union Cabinet Recommends President Rule In Andhra Pradesh Friday Feb 28,2014
The UPA II Govt on Friday Feb 28,2014 decided to impose President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh and keep the Assembly in suspended animation.
Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan will hold the charge during the period of President’s rule.
The term of the 294-member current Andhra Pradesh Assembly expires on June 2, 2014 before which elections are to be held. The Election Commission is set to declare Assembly polls alongwith the Lok Sabha elections
Note
The move comes in the wake of the resignation of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy following the government’s decision to bifurcate the state.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje To Hold 'Sarkar Apke Dwar' programme in all divisions
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and several state ministers toured the districts of Bharatpur division earlier this month to hear the people's grievances and redress them at the local level
A cabinet meeting was held on the last day of the tour and several announcements were made for the division.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara also said her government would make proper arrangement to ensure that benefits of schemes and programmes reach the right beneficiaries.
After successful tour of Bharatpur division to hear the people's grievances, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Thursday Feb 27,2014 said her government would also reach out to the people of other divisions of the state.
"After the 'Sarkar Apke Dwar (government at your doorstep)' programme is held in all divisions, we will make an assessment of the functioning of all divisions and the best one will be rewarded," Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said at a function in Udaipur.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said -
Govt would make proper arrangement to ensure that benefits of schemes and programmes reach the right beneficiaries
Govt would not stop schemes initiated by the previous Congress regime but would make necessary changes in order to make the schemes more beneficial for the people
Sahara Chief Subrata Roy surrenders, to be produced before court Friday Feb 28,2014
Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy surrendered before the police in Lucknow on Friday, a day after they failed to trace him to execute a Supreme Court warrant for his arrest.
"As a law-abiding citizen of the country, this morning he willfully submitted himself to Lucknow police. He is co-operating with the authorities," said Seemanto Roy,son of Subrata Roy.
What is all about?
Feb 28, 2014, 08.36 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Timeline of the Sebi-Sahara case
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had asked Sahara to
refund over Rs 20,000 crore to investors.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against
Sahara chief Subrata Roy for non-appearance despite a summon. This was
in connection with the over two-year long Sebi-Sahara legal fight, which
started in August 2012.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had asked Sahara to
refund over Rs 20,000 crore to investors.
We bring you the background and timeline of events which led to this
ruling.
November 24, 2010: Sebi restricts the promoters and directors of two
Sahara group companies, Sahara India Real Estate Corporation and Sahara
Housing Investment Corporation, from raising any capital through the
issue of securities: either equity shares, convertible debentures or any
other securities.
December 13, 2010: Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court stays Sebi
order
January 2011
*SC turns down Sebi’s plea to stop two firms from raising money from
investors, but empowers it to seek information and issue advertisements
to inform investors that the matter is pending investigation.
*Sebi issues a public notice on its website cautioning investors against
the buying debentures of Sahara India Real Estate Corp and Sahara
Housing Investment Corp.
*Sahara India Real Estate sends a legal notice to Sebi.
April 2011
*The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court vacates stay
*Sebi issues a public notice alerting investors about a ban on money
mobilisation by two Sahara group firms.
*Sahara Group files a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the
Allahabad High Court order, which asked it to share full details of
investors participating in its fund-raising exercise with Sebi.
*Sahara accuses Sebi of defaming the company.
May 2011
SC directs Sebi to proceed with its investigation into financial
instruments used by two Sahara group companies to raise money from the
public.
June 2011
Sebi directs Sahara firms to immediately refund the money collected
through sales of optionally fully convertible debentures (OFCDs) with
annual interest of 15 percent.
July 2011
*Sahara appeals in SC that Sebi has no jurisdiction. Seeks notice to
Centre.
*SC directs Sahara to approach SAT against Sebi order on OFCDs
October 2011: SAT upholds Sebi order against Sahara to refund money.
November 2011: SC stays SAT order
January 2012: SC gives Sahara group companies three weeks’ time to
choose between two courses to secure the investments made by the public
in the OFCD scheme -- either to give sufficient bank guarantee or attach
properties worth the amount.
August 31, 2012: A Supreme Court bench of Justice Radhakrishnan and
Justice Khehar rules in favour of Sebi and orders the two Sahara
companies to return to its OFCD investors the full outstanding amount of
over Rs 20,000 crore, alongwith 15 percent interest, within three
months.
October 2012: Sahara companies file a review petition in the Supreme
Court. Sahara claims it sent a truckload of documentation to Sebi within
the 10-day limit. But Sebi did not accept it as the documents arrived
on the 10th day, after office hours.
October 19, 2012: Sebi approaches Supreme Court alleging Sahara’s
non-compliance with the main order.
November 2012: Sebi files a contempt petition against Sahara claiming it
had not furnished the investor documents within the court stipulated
time.
December 2012: The Sahara Group gets a temporary reprieve from the SC.
The apex court grants it more time to repay the money.
January 2013: Sahara misses the repayment deadline set up by SC. The
company fails to deposit the second installment amount with market
regulator. It was required to submit Rs 10,000 crore by January first
week.
February 2013: SC refuses to hear a plea asking for extension of
deadline to refund investors’ money. Sebi moves in to attach properties
of the group and group chief.
March 2013: Sahara approaches special appellate tribunal against Sebi
move to attach properties. Sebi seeks arrest of Roy. Sebi also says most
of records provided by Sahara untraceable, implying several accounts
were fictional.
July 2013: Sebi files a contempt petition against Sahara in SC. Says
company flouting SC direction to make refund.
November 2013: SC bars Subrata Roy from leaving country. Sahara attacks
Sebi, calls it a “sarkari gunda” which is working with political
patronage.
February 2014: SC issues non bailable warrant against Roy for failing to
appear at a court hearing.
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It shouldn`t be done. This is again win of bad politics of India.
Actually it was not between Sahara and Sebi, it is between Sahara and
some political powers. Sebi is just directed by those powers to
intentionally accuse Sahara.
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Hitting out at BJP's Prime ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi, Ms Shukla said the BJP has declared such a person its prime ministerial candidate "who did not fulfill the duty of a husband or rajdharma when he was chief minister.
If such a person talks about discharging rashtradharma, I will call it plain dishonesty".
Welcoming her into party fold, AICC general secretary in-charge Janardan Dwivedi said her joining Congress has symbolical value as "Karuna Shukla, who was brought up imbibing the value system of a person, who had immense contribution in the making of BJP has severed ties from that party because of bad culture that came there in recent years.
Karuna Shukla(63)who became MLA from BJP first in 1993 and was one of the senior leaders in Chhattisgarh, was unhappy over being sidelined in the party and had openly criticised the BJP leadership including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on many occasions in recent past.
A former MP from Janjgir constituency of Chhattisgarh, she had lost the 2009 elections from Korba to Charan Das Mahant of Congress.
Karuna Shukla was one of the national vice presidents of the BJP as well as the former national president of the BJP Mahila Morcha
2014 Asia Cup Fourth Match Sri Lanka Vs India Friday Feb 28,2014
Asia Cup 2014 Live Broadcasting TV Channels List
- Pakistan: PTV Sports
- India Neo Prime, Star Cricket
- Sri Lanka: MTV Sports / CSN Channel
- Bangladesh: Channel 9
- Afghanistan: 1 TV
- Star Life OF TV for Europe
Match Four - Sri Lanka Vs India @Khan Sahib Osman Ali Stadium,Fatullah Friday Feb 28,2014
Squads
India
Rohit Sharma,Shikhar Dhawan,Virat Kohli(C),Ajinkya Rahane,Ambati Rayudu,Dinesh Karthik(WK),Stuart Binny,Ravindra Jadeja,R Aswin,Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera,Lahiru Thirimane,Kumar Sangakkara(WK),Mahela Jayawardene,Dinesh Chandimal,Angelo Mathews(C),Chaturanga de Silva,Thisara Perera,Sachithra Senanayake,Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field
India scored 264/9 in 50 Overs
Fall of Wickets(India)
Rohit Sharma 13(in 28 Balls with 4x1)
Virat Kohli 48(in 51 Balls with 4x4 and 6x1)
Ajinkya Rahane 22(in 27 Balls with 4x1)
Shikhar Dhawan 94(in 114 Balls with 4x7 and 6x1)-6th ODI Fifty
Dinesh Karthik 04(in 3 Balls with 4x1)
Ambati Rayudu 18(in 23 Balls with 4x1)
Stuart Binny 00(in 4 Balls)
R Aswin 18(in 16 Balls with 4x2)
Bhuveshwar Kumar 00(in 0 Ball)
Ravindra Jadeja 22*(in 27 Balls with 6x1)
Mohammed Shami 14*(in 7 Balls with 6x2)
Wicket Takers(SL)
Ajantha Mendis 4-60(10 Overs)
Sachithra Senanayake 3-41(10 Overs)
Chaturanga de Silva 1-51(10 )vers)
Lasith Malinga 1-58(10 Overs)
Sri Lanka scored 265/8 in 49.2 Overs - Target 264 in 50 Overs
Fall of Wickets(SL)
Lahiru Thirimane 38(in 55 Balls with 4x4 and 6x1)
Kusal Perera 64(in 81 Balls with 4x4 and 6x2)-3rd ODI Fifty
Mahela Jayawardene 09(in 12 Balls with 4x1)
Dinesh Chandimal 00(in 1 Ball)
Angelo Mathews 06(in 18 Balls)
Sachithra Senanayake 12(in 13 Balls with 4x2)
Chaturanga de Silva 09(in 12 Balls with 4x1)
Kumar Sangakkara 103(in 84 Balls with 4x12 and 6x1)-18th ODI Ton
Thisara Perera 11*(in 18 Balls)
Ajantha Mendis 05*(in 2 Balls with 4x1)
Wicket Takers(India)
Ravindra Jadeja 3-30(10 Overs)
Mohammed Shami 3-81(10 Overs)
R Aswin 2-42(10 Overs)
Match Result -Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
Player of the Match -Kumar Sangakkara(SL)