GOVERNMENT
POLICY
Legislation soon to address `patient safety' in research
WITH an accent on "patient safety", the Government is set to bring in a legislation to protect the "welfare of a subject" taking part in research of any sort. The Biomedical Research on Human Subjects (Regulation, Control and Safeguards) Bill ...
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CCEA okays setting up of investment commission
THE Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on Wednesday, gave its nod for the setting up of an investment commission to promote the flow of investment into the country. The commission, to be constituted for a three-year period, will be ...
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POLITICS
Kerala, TN to hold talks on water-sharing next week
THE Chief Ministers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu will discuss the contentious issues relating to water-sharing agreements between the two states in Chennai on November 4. The Chief Minister, Mr Oommen Chandy, told newspersons after a Cabinet ...
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`AP Govt committed to implementing quota for Muslims'
THE State Government is committed to implementing 5 per cent reservations for Muslims from next year after complying with the conditions set by the AP High Court, according to Mr Mohammed Fareeduddin, Minister for Minorities and Fisheries. He ...
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E-GOVERNANCE
`Spending on e-governance may touch Rs 2,200 crore this year'
THE country's spending on e-governance is rising 23 per cent per annum to touch an estimated Rs 2,200 crore this year. Uttaranchal tops the list of 21 best e-governance projects, according to a latest report. "The spending on e-governance ...
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PEOPLE
Maharashtra: D.T. Joseph may be new Chief Secy
MUMBAI: Mr D.T. Joseph, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, is tipped to be appointed as Chief Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra. A Government source said Mr Joseph is expected to take charge from November 1, 2004. The term of ...
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Rakesh Mohan's new designation raises eyebrows
THE ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government's decision to appoint Dr Rakesh Mohan as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) rather than a full-fledged Finance Secretary has raised eyebrows among North Block watchers. Dr ...
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Rakesh Mohan: Correction
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