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Double increments for Marathi post graduates: BMC panel

The top decision making body of Shiv Sena-BJP controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to give double increments to Marathi post graduates among the 1.2 lakh civic staff, sparking protests from the Opposition.

“The BMC is likely to issue a circular to the effect on Friday,” Mr Rahul Shewale, Chairman of BMC’s standing committee which passed the proposal, told PTI.

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Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi banned from Venice film festival (Guardian)

Golden Lion winner denied the right to leave Iran to attend this year’s festival despite being released from jailThe Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has been denied the right to attend this year’s Venice international film festival. Due to open the short film section of the festival with The Accordion, his request was refused by officials in Tehran.Imprisoned earlier this year while making a film described by Iranian culture minister, Mohammad Hosseini, as anti-regime, Panahi was released on bail in May following a two-week hunger strike and international outcry.But his freedom does not appear to extend to the right to promote his work elsewhere. Despite having been released, I am still not free to travel outside my country to attend film festivals, the director explained. When a film-maker is not allowed to make films, he is mentally imprisoned. He may not be confined to a small cell, but he is still wandering in a larger prison.This is not the first time Panahi has been conspicuously absent from international events. A member of the jury panel for this year’s Cannes film festival, his seat was left deliberately empty by officials when incarceration kept Panahi from his duties. Accepting the best actress award for her role in Certified Copy, a film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, Juliette Binoche condemned the Panahi’s imprisonment: His fault is to be an artist, to be independent. She described the government’s treatment of Panahi as an attack on art.A winner of Venice’s top film honour, the Golden Lion, for his 2000 film Circle, as well as the 1995 Camera d’Or at Cannes, Panahi is an active participant in international film dialogue. In a statement to festival officials, he expressed his gratitude to fellow film-makers: In the most desperate moments of my imprisonment … I drew courage thinking of myself as a proud member of this community.Screened yesterday at Venice, eight-minute short film The Accordion explores the lives of two young street musicians. Filmed in Iran as part of UN-backed project Then and Now: Beyond Borders and Differences, Panahi’s work was intended to promote ideas of tolerance and international dialogue.Jafar PanahiVenice film festivalIranguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

Pachauri-led IPCC needs reforms: UN panel

NHRC inducts psychiatrist in medical panel

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inducted former head of psychiatry department, SMS Medical College, Dr Shiv Gautam in its medical advisory committee.

Follow Sixth Pay Panel advice for fixed salary employees, HC to govt

Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to increase the pay scale of the employees hired on fixed payment for certain years before they are accommodated in regular jobs.

UN to study impact of incomplete climate action

OSLO – The U.N. panel of climate scientists will look at the costs of “second best” ways of fighting global warming amid doubts that all countries will sign up to U.N.-led action, a leading expert said on Tuesday.

How to Be a Good Panel Moderator

Managing a discussion on stage is a valuable skill. Here’s three ways to improve.

Pachauri not to quit IPCC before completing fifth report

The UN climate panel chief, Mr Rajendra Pachauri, facing criticism for errors in a landmark report, has refused to quit, saying that he will remain with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change till the fifth report is produced in 2014. “At the moment, my mandate is very very clear.

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Pachauri won’t quit IPCC before fifth report

UN climate panel chief Rajendra Pachauri, facing criticism for errors in a landmark report, has refused to quit, saying that he will remain with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change till the fifth report is produced in 2014.

Coal project delay shocks committee

A parliamentary panel has expressed shock over the delay in forest clearances to 59 coal projects, hurting production targets by companies, engaged in coal mining.

UN panel slams Victorian Govt, police over attacks on Indians

A United Nation panel has criticised the Victorian government and the police for ignoring racial motives behind the spate of assaults on Indian students in Melbourne.

Varsity sets up new panel to look into PhD norms

The University of Mumbai has again set up a committee for new PhD regulations. This, despite the acting Vice Chancellor Chandra Krishnamurthy finalising the new procedure a month ago.

UN panel slams Victorian government, police over attacks on Indians

A United Nation panel has criticised the Victorian government and the police for ignoring racial motives behind the spate of assaults on Indian students in Melbourne. The UN panel expressed its concern over the security of international students in Victoria and criticised the absence of police data on migrants that have been victims of crime, ‘The Age’ newspaper reported.

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Posco panel’s net gets wider

The environment ministry on Monday widened the ambit of a fact-finding committee on alleged violations in land acquisition for R54,000-crore Posco’s steel plant in Orissa.

IPCC: Profile of UN climate panel

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), whose workings were probed in a report published in New York today, is the top scientific authority on global warming.

France under fire for Roma expulsions

A UN panel added its voice to the chorus of condemnation against France, the nation that considers itself the cradle of human rights. Officials have dismantled over 100 illegal camps.

Prominent Jharkhand face frontrunner to head ST panel

A known tribal face from Jharkhand, Rameshwar Oraon, will head the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in what marks a key Congress step towards preparations for state election.

Ansari writes to Dinakaran probe panel

Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari has reminded the panel probing allegations of corruption against the controversial Justice P.D. Dinakaran of its powers, HT has learnt.

Boeing starts Dreamliner flight training

Boeing has announced that flight certification training for the 787 Dreamliner has started following the provisional approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The provisional designation will be removed once the airplane is fully certified. As part of flight training, pilots train on a 787 flat panel training device and a 787 full-flight simulator. The plane maker’s Training and Flight Services has eight training suites at five different locations around the world in Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Seattle and Gatwick, UK.

Cabinet panel must tell reasons for not promoting officer: SC

The Supreme Court has held that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which decides postings of senior civil servants, was bound to disclose reasons for not approving the name of a candidate for promotion or selection.

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Appeals Court OKs Warrantless GPS Tracking By Feds

A panel of federal appeals court judges has ruled that DEA agents can attach GPS devices onto vehicles parked on private property when investigating crimes; the decision is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Vedanta episode won’t tarnish India’s image: Montek

The Plan panel on Wednesday said the government’s refusal to accord environment clearance to Vedanta’s proposed USD 1.7 billion aluminium project in Orissa would not tarnish India’s image as an investment friendly destination.

Industry Thought Leaders to be Featured at GIS-Pro 2010

URISA announced it is honored to welcome an esteemed group of industry thought leaders to participate in a panel discussion on Thursday, September 30, 2010 during GIS-Pro 2010: URISA’s 48th Annual Conference for GIS Professionals in Orlando.

Orissa searches for alternate bauxite source to feed Vedanta

With the Centre refusing final approval to the proposed mining project at Niyamgiri, UK-based Vedanta today claimed Orissa Govt was actively considering allocation of an ‘alternate source’ of bauxite for its refinery at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district. Listen to podcast  | Highlights of panel report

‘What has Muttemwar done for city?’

NMC standing panel chairman Sandip Joshi and Datke blasted Muttemwar for failing to fulfill promises during his tenure as minister of non-conventional energy.

Highlights of panel report on Vedanta

Mining by Vedanta for bauxite in Orissa’s Niyamgiri Hill would severely disturb the wildlife habitat in the sacred hills, result in chopping down of more than 1.20 lakh trees, strip off more than seven sq km of the hill top, besides disturbing the forest-based livelihood of the local tribal communities, a government panel has said.

Government rejects environment clearance to Vedanta bauxite project

In a big blow to Vedanta Resources, Government on Tuesday rejected environment clearance to its $1.7 billion bauxite mining project in Orissa after accepting recommendations of its key panel clearing such ventures.

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Centre overrules House panel

New Delhi, Aug. 23: The Union rural development minister, Mr C.P. Joshi, on Monday reportedly sought clarification regarding the Educational Tribunals Bill 2010 before the Cabinet gave its nod to the Bill which seeks to set up a two-tier structure of Educational Tribunals at the national and state level to adjudicate on disputes in the higher education system.

Sources stated that the clearance

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State panel to probe into Chiru’s blood bank

Hyderabad, Aug 23: The state government has appointed a six-member committee to probe into the allegations levelled by actor Rajasekhar and his wife Jeevitha against the functioning of the Chiranjeevi Blood Bank.

The government set up the committee in the wake of allegations that the Chiranjeevi Blood Bank was selling blood collected from the actor’s fans, in violation of rules and regulatio

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Lily Allen has nothing but scorn for Simon Cowell

One follower asked if Allen’s hatred of the show stems from not being asked to sit on the judging panel alongside her former celebrity enemy Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh, as well as CowelL

Decision on Vedanta mining project on Aug 24: Ramesh

The fate of Vedanta’s controversial mining project in Niyamgiri Hills will be decided on Tuesday by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on the basis of the report submitted by a key government panel on forest clearance.

Cricket-Australia name Greg Chappell as first full-time selector (Reuters)

MELBOURNE, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Australia have appointed
former skipper Greg Chappell as its first full-time national
selector following criticism of the selection panel’s part-time
devotion to their roles.

Australia name Greg Chappell as first full-time selector

Australia have appointed former skipper Greg Chappell as its first full-time national selector following criticism of the selection panel’s part-time devotion to their roles.

‘DDCA probe report to be tabled soon’

The report of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association’s (DDCA) internal panel into the alleged irregularities in the institutional clubs will be discussed by a core group of the executive committee in a couple of days.

Naveen to take up Pollavaram, Posco issues with PM

Annoyed over Saxena panel’s adverse remarks against Vedanta and Posco projects in the state and Centre’s clearance to Pollavaram project in Andhra, Orissa CM would meet PM tomorrow.

Naveen to take up Pollavaram, Posco issues with PM

Annoyed over Saxena panel’s adverse remarks against Vedanta and Posco projects in the state and Centre’s clearance to Pollavaram project in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today rushed to Delhi for drawing attention of the Prime Minister.

UN to get report on climate panel Aug 30

PARIS – A UN-requested review of the world’s top panel of climate scientists, accused of flaws in a key assessment on global warming, will be unveiled on August 30, the investigating committee said on Friday.

Saudi launches Ramadan health programme

Saudi Arabia’s ministry of health has launched a health programme during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan to help Muslims receive health information from their homes and offices by phone or fax, Arab News has reported. A team of specialised doctors has been set up to respond to queries of people on health issues related to Ramadan. The panel comprises doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists and trained health personnel.

Sol-gen. to head communal violence bill panel

Solicitor-general of India Gopal Subramaniam will head the drafting committee formed by the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council to prepare the Communal and Sectarian Violence Bill, 2010 by Nove

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Vyas panel submits report on panchayati raj

The Vyas committee, which was formed to recommend steps to empower panchayati raj institutions in the state, on Friday submitted its report to the chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

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