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T.N. converting 14 of its societies into Section 8 companies for better efficiency, administration

TN govt converting 14 societies into Section 8 companies to improve functions, make them available for scrutiny. Conversion will enable CAG audit, statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit, Secretarial audit & other check mechanisms. Process in various stages of completion.

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CAG to play a key role in making India the third largest economy: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu: CAG team facilitator of good governance, will help make India third largest economy. CAG has taken forward-looking steps, including Centre for Data Management and Analytics.

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Irregularities in KEONICS to be probed by Nagmohan Das Committee

Launching a counter-attack on the Opposition BJP that has accused him of indulging in corruption in Keonics, IT&BT and RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday announced that he would hand over investigations into alleged irregularities during the erstwhile BJP regime, unearthed by the CAG, to the Justice Nagmohan Das committee.

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INDIA bloc is growing stronger, says Stalin

DMK Chief M.K. Stalin urges party cadre to work together to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in TN & Puducherry in 2024. He calls for action to protect TN & entire country from BJP govt, which CAG report says has committed irregularities of ₹7.5 lakh crore. DMK to distribute…

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CAG report on medicines not final, says Veena; accuses Satheesan of creating panic

Health Minister Veena George criticizes Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan for quoting CAG report on date-expired medicines in govt. hospitals. CAG report is a draft & govt. will give reply before final report. Bulk storage of drugs of non-standard quality in KMSCL godowns was bought during UDF regime. Satheesan questions…

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Opposition in Kerala accuses Health department of palming off expired drugs to unsuspecting government hospital patients

UDF accuses LDF govt of imperilling public health by distributing expired medicines, cites CAG report. V.D. Satheesan alleges big-ticket corruption in KMSC, says agency violated norms & distributed drugs past expiry date. He says KMSC bought drugs of dubious quality & prohibited for sale, routed via Big Pharma as bribe.…

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Satheesan seeks probe into affairs of Kerala State Medical Services Corporation

The Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has demanded an investigation into the affairs of Kerala State Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (KMSCL), in the light of the CAG report, which found that date-expired medicines had been supplied to government hospitals by KMSCL.

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CAG report on COVID-19 procurements justifies Opposition charges: Satheesan

Oppn. Leader Satheesan alleges corruption in Kerala Govt. CAG report confirms Oppn. allegations of PPE kits being purchased at 300% more than actual price. Oppn. raised 6 major allegations of corruption. Govt. misusing power, allowing corruption & refusing to share GST payment details of CM's daughter's firm.

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Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister

Kerala opposition Leader VDD Satheesan urges chief minister pinarayi vijayan to expel JD(S) nominee from Cabinet as party aligned with NDA. He alleges CPI(M)-BJP alliance helping former stay in power. CAG report on KMSCL purchases during COVID-19 pandemic proves Oppn. allegations of corruption. Satheesan also wants CM to restrain M.M.…

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CAG terms media reports on transfer of officials ‘baseless’

CAG dismisses reports of transfer of officials who exposed corruption in Ayushman Bharat and Dwarka Expressway projects. Stresses transfers are routine & based on administrative convenience. Reports baseless and cast aspersions on functioning of institution and its chief.

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1,10,846 data SIM cards procured to help students attend online classes during COVID-19 not distributed: CAG

Tamil Nadu govt. supplied 9.2 lakh data SIM cards to students for online classes, but 1.1 lakh remained undistributed. Lapses in other departments also noted by CAG. Govt. must investigate bid rigging and proceed against those involved.

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NOC granted for reconstructing Chennai Silks building, despite difficulties in extinguishing fire: CAG

Chennai: Fire in Chennai Silks building in May 2017 took 30 hrs to douse due to locational difficulties. NOC issued to reconstruct despite narrower setbacks than required. No action taken on proposed bill on regulation of temporary structures. Fire safety norms not followed in 1,223 institutions. Large extents of acquired…

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Congress slams the Modi government for transferring CAG officials

Congress accuses govt of intimidating CAG officers who exposed corruption in schemes; demands transfer orders be revoked. Modi govt accused of mafia-style tactics to silence those who expose corruption. CAG report showed 1400% cost inflation & tendering irregularities in Dwarka Expressway, faulty bidding practices & 60% cost inflation in Bharatmala.

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Landless beneficiaries in Odisha deprived of PMAY-G houses, says CAG

70% of landless Odisha population denied access to PMAY-G due to lack of homestead land. CAG audit found 0.12% of houses sanctioned for PwDs, recommended priority for landless & PwD beneficiaries.

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Using AI for audit techniques

CAG Murmu warns that absolute dependence on AI for auditing can lead to inaccurate findings, and emphasises ethics as the cornerstone of responsible AI. EU AI Act ensures greater restrictions and scrutiny for AI tools. Challenges include data integrity, legal implications, and AI bias. U.K. PM wants to make U.K.…

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RTI queries reveal several irregularities in MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal

The RTI response obtained by activist Biswanath Goswami, earlier this year points out “works relating to earth work have many serious shortcomings.”

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Defence Ministry tightens entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

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Ward Secretariat system in Andhra Pradesh is against the spirit of Constitution, says CAG

CAG: Village Secretariat system against Constitution; Ward Committees not formed in AP; recommend formation of Ward Committees & integration with Secretariats & Area Sabhas for self-governance; State govt retained powers to assess, recruit & devise service conditions of ULB staff; recommend delegation of adequate powers to ULBs for efficient service…

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CAG raps TDP, YSRCP governments over capital project in Amaravati

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has made some serious observations pertaining to the capital city of Amaravati, asserting that unfruitful expenditure was incurred on the capital project and that the purpose of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) was not achieved.

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Kerala wins Arogya Manthan award for providing free medical care to maximum number of people

Kerala wins Arogya Manthan 2023 award for providing free medical care to max. people. State's health insurance scheme, Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati, won for highest utilisation. Award also for best service provision for blind beneficiaries. Govt. provided free care worth ₹3,200 cr. through KASP & allied schemes. Public hospitals struggling…

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M.K. Stalin points to CAG report to charge BJP with corruption in podcast series

TN CM Stalin: BJP govt led by PM Modi made of communalism, corruption, corporate capitalism, cheating & character assassination. INDIA Coalition & its leaders shedding light on this, tearing apart BJP's facade. CAG report proves BJP corrupt & unable to fulfill promises. People of India must unite to end BJP's…

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Special council meeting: Ruling and opposition fronts spar over waste management issues

The special council meeting was convened as per the demands of the BJP councillors.

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CAG flags lapses in waste management in three urban bodies in Alappuzha

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged gaps in the management of solid waste as well as special waste, including, bio-medical and e-waste, in urban bodies in the district.

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Andhra Pradesh government under fire as TTD funds allegedly go for Collectorate maintenance

Tirupati district Collectorate seeks funds from TTD exchequer for building maintenance, sparking political debate. BJP & Congress demand withdrawal & CAG audit into TTD's spending over 4 yrs. CM Jagan to visit Tirupati to participate in Tirumala Brahmotsavam.

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CAG pulls up Excise department for ‘irregular transfer’ of foreign liquor licences

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