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‘Casual attitude to safety’: After Odisha accident, editorials demand accountability from railways

In the wake of the horrific train accident in Odisha, multiple newspapers published editorials on lessons that need to be learned – and why the railways must prioritise safety.

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#BalasoreTrainTragedy: Kharge writes to PM Modi, asks 'Why were grave red flags ignored'?

Kharge said the latest audit report of CAG makes a special mention of how between 2017-18 and 2020-21, about seven out of 10 train accidents happened due to derailment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress demands Rail Minister’s resignation, alleges Centre prioritised PR of Vande Bharat trains over rail safety

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Centre of not implementing the suggestions for track renewals as reason for Odisha train accident.

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Morning Digest | CAG’s 2022 report on ‘Derailments in Indian Railways’ flagged multiple shortcomings; normalcy returning in Manipur, says security adviser, and more

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CAG’s 2022 report on ‘Derailments in Indian Railways’ flagged multiple shortcomings

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its 2022 report on “Derailments in Indian Railways”, had flagged multiple shortcomings and made several recommendations, which included the suggestion to ensure strict adherence to the scheduled timelines for conducting and finalising accident inquiries.

The Hindu

State debt mounting as govt. firm on continuing welfare, development schemes

The State is scrambling to raise resources to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the spree of welfare and developmental programmes such as Rythu Bandhu (farmers’ investment support scheme) and Dalit Bandhu (one-time grant of 10 lakh each to Dalit families) as funds are hard to come by.

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Morning Digest | Chennai Super Kings beats Gujarat Titans by five wickets to win fifth IPL title; Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot to unite for elections, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Tamil Nadu top borrower in Fiscal 2023; most borrowing went towards capital expenditure

Tamil Nadu ended fiscal 2022-23 with gross market borrowings of ₹87,000 crore and was the top borrowing State. However, analysts pointed out that the quality of borrowing improved as it was channelised towards capital assets.

The Hindu

CAG team holds brainstorming session with senior officers of 18 Union Ministries

He said an important part of the conversation between the auditors and auditees was the cooperation and prompt response from ministries to access relevant information and documents

The Hindu

Need to revisit current railway projects, says CAG Murmu

Mr. Murmu said the country had one of the largest railway networks which was crucial for its overall transport and logistic planning.

The Hindu

CAG Stock Shows Market Leadership With RS Rating Jump

Conagra Brands saw its Relative Strength Rating jump into the 80-plus level.

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T.N. non-tax revenue growth projection highest in four years

Tamil Nadu has projected a growth of 32% in its non-tax revenue for 2023-24, the highest in four years

The Hindu

No issues with Annamalai, alliance with BJP continues: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami says, there are no issues between the party and BJP State president Annamalai and the alliance between the two parties continued

The Hindu

Northeast India’s largest coal mine went to a company that violated bidding rules

On March 2, Coal Pulz Private Ltd, a private company registered in October 2020, won the bid for the Namchik Namphuk coal mine in Arunachal Pradesh. With nearly 15 million tonnes of geological coal reserves, Namchik Namphuk is the largest commercial coal mine in northeast India, producing one of the…

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England rugby legend appointed to help investigate WRU allegations

An independent review panel has been finalised which will investigate allegations of misogyny, sexism, homophobia and racism within the Welsh Rugby Union

Al Jazeera

How India allowed RP-Sanjiv Goenka firms to beat coal auctions

Modi gov’t ignored CAG warnings and allowed RPSG Group’s shell companies to undercut competition in coal auctions.

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Edinburgh village residents fight double yellow lines at 'dangerous' junction

Residents say the council has "painted itself into a corner" by introducing the yellow lines.

The National (Scotland)

Asbestos victims share stories of substance's devastating impact in new book

VICTIMS of asbestos-related disease have shared their stories in a new book to highlight the devastating impact of the toxic substance.

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What ails our lakes: A tale of vanishing lakes and drains that bring the city to its knees during rain

A year ago, in its report on ‘Performance Audit of Management of stormwater in Bengaluru Urban Area’‘, the CAG had exposed how the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and other civic agencies had played a role in the vanishing of lakes

The Hindu

U.P.'s Yamuna Expressway Authority paid for land unavailable on record: CAG report

The CAG report mentioned that in its reply, the YEIDA accepted (July 2021) that there was a difference of 1.5935 hectare between area mentioned in the 17 sale deeds and revenue records

The Hindu

Data | Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases in India at six-year peak

CAG audits blame poor infrastructure, insufficient inspections, irregular licensing and limited reporting

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20 forest divisions in U.P. made fraudulent payments against plantation works: CAG report

The registration number of vehicles for which payments were done in the name of tractors were found to be registered as motorcycles, jeeps, scooters and mopeds, the CAG’s report revealed

The Hindu

Buggana refutes Yanamala allegations on fiscal management

Violations mentioned by CAG were related to TDP regime, says Finance Minister

The Hindu

CAG pegs Andhra Pradesh’s off-budget borrowings at ₹86,260 crore in 2020-21

‘The government has not adhered to targets prescribed in the A.P. Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act’

The Hindu

Only 17% of targeted houses of 5.17 lakh constructed: CAG report

Centre withheld ₹1003.55 crore due to non-fulfilment of prescribed condition byKarnataka government

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