- Former Karnataka High Court Judge, Mr Justice Chandrashekaraiah, was sworn-in as the second Upa Lokayukta by Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj. Mr Justice Chandrashekaraiah joins first Upa Lok Ayukta,Mr Justice S B Majage. However, the Lokayukta in Karnataka, which has been highly successful as a anti-corruption watchdog, does not have a head.
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Justice (retd) Chandrashekaraiah sworn in as Upa Lokayukta in Karnataka
January 22nd, 2012 | Comment|
Team Anna decides to observe 26 January as 'Save Republic Day'
January 22nd, 2012 | Comment|
- Team Anna decided to observe January 26 as Save Republic Day throughout the country and call upon people for direct participation in democracy.
Shahid Afridi appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador against drug abuse
January 22nd, 2012 | Comment|
- Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has been appointed United Nations Goodwill Ambassador on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for a two-year period.
- Shahid Afridi will speak out against drug abuse and promote healthy living through sports in his new role as National Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Sudarshan to represent India in Japan Snow sculpture contest
January 22nd, 2012 | Comment|
- International acclaimed sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik from Odisha will represent India in the 39th International Snow Sculpture Contest to be held in February 2012 at Sopporo in Japan.
Leshka project in Meghalaya starts Power generation
January 22nd, 2012 | Comment|
- The Leshka power project in Meghalaya s Jaintia Hills district has started its power generation through its first unit.
- The Leshka project, being set up at a total cost of Rs 785.88 crore, has also proven to be economically conducive for production as it rates at Rs 6.24 crore per mega watt translating to a cost price of Rs 2.42 paise per unit of electricity consumed.
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