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CAG report on Dwarka Expressway ‘erroneous’, says Highways Ministry official

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) findings of a 13-fold cost hike in the construction of the Dwarka Expressway is erroneous, said a senior official of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, adding that the project was awarded after a “transparent” bidding process.

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Congress questions PM’s silence over CAG reports that flag irregularities

At a press conference at the party headquarters, Supriya Shrinate, Congress chairperson for social media and digital platforms, listed seven instances in which the CAG had pointed out cost escalation of public projects and waste of public money.

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CAG expresses concern over TS utilising borrowed amounts for repayment of public debt

CAG expresses concern over State govt utilising borrowed funds for repayment of public debt in 2021-22. Revenue deficit of ₹9,335 crore incurred, with borrowings of ₹46,995 crore partly utilised for capital expenditure. Revenue receipts of ₹1.27 lakh crore spent on committed expenditure. Loans totalling ₹45,716 crore raised from open market,…

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KASP issues: CAG report puts State Health Agency in the dock

Kerala's Ayushman Bharat-Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati (KASP) health insurance scheme has been a major fiscal disaster, with cost overruns and overdue claims. CAG audit report reveals how the State Health Agency (SHA) has been running the scheme with no checks and balances, resulting in frauds and unauthorised payments. SHA failed…

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Health Ministry defends PMJAY as CAG audit exposes multiple frauds

The Health Ministry said that the scheme only used mobile numbers to reach out to the beneficiaries in case of any need and for collecting feedback regarding the treatment, rather than for any verification purposes.

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CAG expresses concern over Telangana Government utilising borrowed amounts for repayment of public debt

The CAG said the extent to which the fiscal deficit, as represented by borrowed funds, had been channelised towards the creation of capital assets was an indicator of prudent financial management. The borrowings of Rs. 46,995 crore in the year was partly utilised to meet the capital expenditure of Rs.…

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Tamil Nadu’s Own Tax Revenue grew marginally in Q1, FY24

Tamil Nadu’s Own Tax Revenue grew marginally to ₹34,311.23 crore in April-June 2023 from ₹33,923.04 crore in the same period last year, according to the provisional figures from the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG).

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T.N. coastal authority proposes regional coordination units

TNSCZMA plans to set up 5 regional units to monitor CRZ violations & increase scrutiny fee to fund resources. Units to cover 14 districts & submit periodical reports. Proposal follows AG & CAG reports on lack of monitoring & enforcement actions.

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Need to develop new techniques to audit 'Blue Economy': CAG Girish Chandra Murmu

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu on June 12 said that Supreme Audit Institutions should develop new techniques and capabilities to audit marine life or the Blue Economy to ensure sustainable development.

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Government sources dismiss Congress graft charge in Railways

Dismissing the Congress’ allegation of misuse of funds meant for railway safety on crockery, furniture and foot massagers, government sources on Saturday said these were provided in the rooms of train drivers who spend long hours on duty.

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Who is Girish Chandra Murmu, CAG and trusted aide of PM Modi since Gujarat days?

Girish Chandra Murmu, current Comptroller and Auditor General of India and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has been a key aide to Narendra Modi since his time as Chief Minister of Gujarat

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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