The Hindu Business Line : Monday, August 12, 2002

Kerala: `Friends' centres rake in Rs 70 cr
`Waiting for the back-end computerisation to happen before rolling out a citizen service delivery system would have been sheer fallacy. The citizen doesn't care so long as you give him an extended service option.' More

POLICY

`Gaping holes' in education Bill
THE National Alliance for Fundamental Right to Education (NAFRE), a conglomeration of 2,400 voluntary organisations, has said that there are some holes in the 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill which promises to make education a fundamental right ... More

STATES

States seek moratorium on loan repayments
FACED with the worst-ever drought in the last 15 years and a decline in revenue realisation, States have sought a moratorium on the repayment of loans given by the Centre in the short-term. A moratorium on the principal for two to three years ... More

Karnataka may release Cauvery water
KARNATAKA is likely to release Cauvery water to its neighbouring States, following the diktat of the monitoring committee of the Cauvery River Authority (CRA). The move comes in the wake of current dry spells gripping the States. However, the ... More

Bonus payment to Kerala Govt staff from Friday
STATE Government employees drawing salaries not exceeding Rs 5,000 a month (Rs 4,250 at old rates) inclusive of personal pay, special pay, special and personal allowances and 32 per cent dearness allowance as on March 31, 2002 would be eligible ... More

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