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On the job: No choice but to breathe poison - Hindustan Times
A Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) doctor said, on condition of anonymity: “A few months ago, a traffic constable with several ailments had come to see me. He was suffering from severe respiratory diseases and had high blood pressure and sugar. ...
CBI grills ex-UP minister in CMOs' murder case - Hindustan Times
He claimed that he took prompt action against the accused in both the cases," said a CBI officer on the condition of anonymity. CBI sources didn't rule of second round of questioning of Kushwaha very soon. But before that the CBI sleuths will question ...
US, Pak prepare for separation - Hindustan Times
“We've closed the chapter on the post-9/11 period,” said a senior US official, who requested anonymity to avoid antagonising Pakistani officials. “Pakistan has told us very clearly that they are re-evaluating the entire relationship. ...
Mahindra Lifespaces in JV with Samira? - Hindustan Times
The total size of the land parcel would be above 100 acres and total investment including land cost could be around Rs 500 crore, said a person close to the development. Another person close to Mahindra Lifespaces confirmed the company's Alibaug plans ...
Grievances unmet in 30 days to go for appeal - Hindustan Times
... a government official said, pointing out that this provision—that had gone unnoticed—makes the bill a significant improvement over the Right to Information Act. Government officials also rejected Team Anna's attack on its ambitious grievance ...
Growth gloom hangs over budget making - Hindustan Times
We shall have to try to face the situation and to see what best we can do in this situation,” a senior government official said. Indian firms are feeling increasingly squeezed by costlier credit at home, halting investment activity. ...
Army chief says no coup plan, but Zardari digs trenches - Hindustan Times
That's what we have been given to understand,” a senior government official said. But Indian government sources are apprehensive that the domestic turmoil in Islamabad, coupled with the strain on the US-Pakistan ties, will have a negative impact on ...
US peace deal with Taliban breaks down - Hindustan Times
... to be sent to house arrest in Qatar, where the Taliban planned to open an office, and additional actions by both sides, according to US and European officials who would discuss the sensitive negotiations only on the condition of anonymity. ...
Four firms bid for 25 road contracts - Hindustan Times
One of the four contractors, who chose to remain anonymous, agreed that this is indeed the case. “It's true that only a handful of us keep quoting. Companies from outside this group find it difficult to work with the constraints and pressures of ...
Govt serious about handling corruption, PM tells industry - Hindustan Times
“The focus of the discussion was that the government should give a real push to stalled projects that will really lift the broader economy's growth,” said an industry captain, who did not wish to be identified. “Investor confidence can come back only ...
Less policing for higher education centres from 2012 - Hindustan Times
"Central funds cannot be right of an institution," a senior government official said. "The institutions should compete for the Central government funds". The UGC administers over 75 schemes of funding to Central and State Universities. ...
If caught, corrupt babus, ministers have to pay up - Hindustan Times
... it has reason to believe that a corrupt official was likely to conceal or transfer the assets. "It cuts the red tape involved in getting the court to order confiscation of the property till the completion of trial," a senior government official said.
Thousands Of Rare Books, Journals, Writings Burned At Institute d'Egypt In Cairo - Hindustan Times
He asked not to be named because he was not authorized to speak to reporters. Volunteer Ahmed el-Bindari said the military shoulders the brunt of responsibility for using its roof as a position to attack protesters before the fire erupted. ...
Morgan Stanley to invest $100-$125 mn in India: sources - Hindustan Times
... India's financial capital, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. in the unlisted Indian firm's project in the western suburbs of Mumbai, said the sources, who declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. ...
Security guard's murder case solved, two arrested - Hindustan Times
During the course of investigation, a police officer on the condition of anonymity said, it was learnt that a few days back Paswan had a serious tiff with a family in his neighbourhood. "On further enquiry it was learnt that the argument had broke out ...
With higher income levels, people don't feel Rs pinch so much - Hindustan Times
... devalued to a level which can fetch you little, other economic factors such as rise in income and PPP point to the fact that a rupee still can fetch you much more," an economist with a private sector bank, who did not wish to be identified said. ...
If police say yes, Team Anna says will use ground at BKC - Hindustan Times
A senior Mumbai police official told HT on the condition of anonymity, that activists of India Against Corruption (IAC), the social organisation led by Hazare, which had made an application to the Mumbai police, for allotting space at Azad Maidan for ...
US House passes bill to freeze aid to Pak - Hindustan Times
"We will work with the Pakistanis to meet the requirements," a senior administration official said, adding the US had "not cut" assistance to Pakistan. Congressman Howard P McKeon said, "Together we have demanded more accountability from nations like ...
Safety gadgets out of order, Palika sitting on fire-bomb... - Hindustan Times
Besides, the public address system was also not working properly,” said the fire officer on the condition of anonymity, as he is not authorised to speak to the media. “We have conveyed the discrepancies to the NDMC and they will rectify them soon,” ...
Ex-girlfriend blamed for govt's social media censorship policy - Hindustan Times
Other ministers who also refused to be named said this was the perfect example of why there needs to be 33% reservation for women inside Parliament. "Maybe then we won't have to desperately log in to Facebook to find old lovers and kiss their display ...
UN peacekeepers targeted in Lebanon bombing, 5 hurt - Hindustan Times
The official, who requested anonymity, said the bomb was hidden under dirt on the side of the road and detonated as the soldiers drove through an intersection on the town's southern outskirts. Andrea Tenenti, spokesman for the UN Interim Force in ...
Govt mulls roadmap for PSU banks - Hindustan Times
A senior government official who did not wish to be identified said that the capital support is aimed at strengthening the tier I capital of the banks. As per regulatory requirements, banks are required to maintain a minimum of 8% tier-I capital, ...
PSU banks on FinMin watch after downgrade - Hindustan Times
... from government nominated board members, other senior officials are also attending all board meetings to ensure that things are within control,” a chairman and managing director of a state-owned bank, who did not wish to be identified told HT. ...
Laggard leaders earn Rahul wrath - Hindustan Times
According to an MP who attended the meeting and refused to be identified, Gandhi told them that FDI in retail is not an election issue in UP. The ire was apparently directed at MPs Sanjay Singh (Sultanpur) and Praveen Singh Aron (Bareilly) who had ...
Kirana store risks can be cushioned - Hindustan Times
"We have been in the business for several years now, but despite deep discounts, we have not been able to the match the convenience of neighbourhood kirana stores," said the CEO of the Indian retailer who did not wish to be identified. http : / / www ...