CVC checks all Games projects for graft signs
February 24, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
New Delhi, Feb. 23: The Central Vigilance Commission is reportedly checking all construction works related to the Commonwealth Games 2010, to be held in the national capital in October this year, following complaints of large-scale corruption in the procurement process.
According to sources, the Central Vigilance Commission has asked its vigilance officials posted with the agencies concerned to double-check the procedures involved in the procurement process and other aspects of the projects.
Sources said that the commission had received certain complaints regarding alleged corruption in Commonwealth Games projects.
As a preventive measure, the commission has directed its senior officials in all departments to be cautious and ensure transparency in the process, the sources said.
The Central Vigilance Commission has issued a circular asking all departments and organisations to use the e-tendering system and leverage technology (the latest software for accounts, manpower and logistics-related work) to keep out corruption and prevent any misuse.
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Israel Drones to be Used by Germany in Afghan
October 29, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TEL AVIV: Israel Drones to be Used by Germany in Afghan, Israel Aerospace Industries said Wednesday that the supply unmanned spy planes to Germany that will see action in Afghanistan next year.
The Heron drones will be deployed by the German air force in northern Afghanistan in early 2010 for reconnaissance missions, the company said in a statement.
It would reveal how many aircraft were sold or how, but said it was a multimillion-dollar agreement.
Germany, the Office of Defense Technology and Procurement confirmed that it had signed an agreement to acquire the aircraft.
Israeli drones have been previously provided to the coalition forces to gather intelligence on Islamic militants in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The heron is remote monitoring Israel’s largest, with a wingspan of 54 meters and a capacity to fly up to 30 hours at a time at a speed of 140 mph (225.3 km / h) and a height of 30,000 feet (9,144 meters).
Israel Drones to be Used by Germany in Afghan was first posted on October 29, 2009 at 1:00 pm.
PRESSS RELEASE OF LAW MINISTER RANA SANAULLAH
Lahore, Pakistan:- Provincial Minister for Law, Rana Sana ullah Khan has said that despite passage of one and a half years after the insulting defeat of Q-League in the general elections, Ch. Pervaiz Elahi has not forgotten this defeat and his recent statements against the present regime are reflective of the same defeat. He said that like his unique record of conceding defeat in so many constituencies, it seems that Ch Pervaiz Elahi aspires to have a new record of baseless statements also.
While talking to PML (N) Workers, here today, Rana Sanaullah Khan said that under the dynamic leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the provincial government of PML-N is rightfully a “farmer friendly” government in its real sense. He said that revolutionary measures had been taken by Muslim League government which were aimed at welfare of rural populas, especially that of those cultivators having small land holdings. During the last one and a half years, these welfare oriented measures have resulted in a record increase in the agriculture produce and prosperity of the farmers’ community. He said that the present government by increasing the reserve price of wheat to 940 rupees per 40 kg ensured due return to the farmers of their labour. Rana Sanaullah said that Punjab Chief Minister visited every nook and corner of the province to monitor the procurement centers of wheat and practically ensured relief to the farmers. He said that the Chief Minister has won the hearts of cultivators due to his vibrant way of politics as such an outstanding performance was not even thought of during the past regimes, he added.
Rana Sanaullah said that a regiment of favorite brokers of wheat and other grains was prepared by Chaudhary Brothers when they were enjoying power. This group of hoarders remained engaged in plundering money by exploiting the poor farmers. He said that the effective strategy adopted by the present government regarding procurement of agriculture crops has resulted in discouragement of this powerful group of middlemen. This is a bitter reality which badly irritates Chaudhry Brotherss, the law Minister concluded.
PRESSS RELEASE OF LAW MINISTER RANA SANAULLAH was first posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:43 am.
