India Against Corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi arrested on sedition charges

10 Sep 2012 Leave a Comment


On Monday police arrested Aseem Trivedi, a freelance artist, political cartoonist and activist of India Against Corruption on the charges of sedition over a series of cartoons which highlighted government’s corruption such as caricaturing parliament, and depicting the national emblem with wolves dripping blood from their mouths.
He was charged with sedition under Section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code, which is a non-bailable offence.

He was also charged under the IT Act and the 1971 National Emblem Act.

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Power supply stolen for protest against corruption by MJP, Ahmedabad

27 Jun 2012 Leave a Comment


A Dharna was organized by Maha Gujarat Janta Paksh in favor of Lokayukta against State Government. But in this protest we found out that the electric current supply was not taken legally. On the contrary is was stolen from a nearby electrical distribution board for the sound system of two hour program.
When asked Gordhan Jadafiya, president of MJP, he said that he is unaware about this connection and is ready to pay the penalty if needed. In the protest against corruption the implementation of Lokayukta is needed in the party as well.

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MNS demands probe in irregularities in purchase of stationary for civic students

12 May 2012 Leave a Comment


Corporators of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have urged the commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to probe the alleged irregularities in the purchase of stationery and other school items meant for civic school students.There is a huge difference between the rates at which these items are purchased in the market and those charged by the contractors appointed by the BMC.

MNS has urged probe in ongoing corruption by BMC contractors.

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ACB strict towards corrupt officers, Ahmedabad

13 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment


ACB is taking strict actions against the corrupt officers who takes bribe. Interestingly, compared to last year the number of corrupt officers caught by ACB has increased. In 2009, 223 officers were caught taking bribe, in 2010, 218 officers were caught taking bribe. Compared to this in 2012 there are 70 cases filed till April itself and the total number of accused are 90.
Talking about April month itself than there are 15 cases lodged till now in which 5 cases of police department are filed and 8 accused are caught.
The cases of taking bribe are increased in Ahmedabad and Surat. Two major bribe cases of 2012 are one of DVSP of Surat, taking bribe of Rs. 1.5 lakh and the second was of an ONGC officer who was taking bribe of Rs. 4 lakh.

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Today is Earth Hour day w…

31 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment


Today is Earth Hour day which is observed by switching off lights for one hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm observed across the globe. You can also show your support and action on climate change bys switching off lights for one hour.

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Purshottam Solanki’s prosecution within three months

31 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment


The Governor will decide whether to grant sanction for criminal prosecution of the State Fisheries Minister Purshottam Solanki over his role in an alleged scam of granting fishing contracts of various reservoirs in Gujarat by flouting norms. Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the government to take a decision within three months on sanction to prosecute, Purushottam Solanki over alleged irregularities.

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Guj Gov. Slams & alleges 16,706.99 crore corruption by state Gov. over CAG report

31 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment


The most awaited CAG report has been finally tabled in Gujarat Assembly today. Congress is alleging Government for delay tabling of CAG report that too in absence of Congress Assembly. Congress MLAs were not present in the assembly as they have been suspended by the speaker.

Leader of opposition Shakti Sinh Gohil has alleged that CAG report reveals that Gujarat Government in last year has been involved 16 thousand 706.99 crore rupees

Shakti Sinh Gohil also alleged that even after 10 years government has not done proper investigation in 2002 Godhra massacre.

The report alleged that Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) bought natural gas from open market and sold it to the Adanis at a price lower than the purchase price, benefitting them Rs 70.54 crore. CAG was critical of GSPC’s operations in the Krishna Godavari basin.

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VC Parimal Trivedi is likely to take retirement, Ahmedabad

23 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment


VC of GU Parimal Trivedi facing charges of atrocity is like to take retirement. Pradep Prajapati who alleged Parimal Trivedi of Atrocity claims that in order to escape the charges he is trying to retirement. Therefore Pradeep Prajapati has wrote letter 3to education board not to accept his retirement and his pension should be cancelled.

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Crorepati Deputy Collector Detained for Corruption, Mumbai

16 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment


Police arrested deputy collector of Raigad, Nitish Thakur, in case of corruption. In 12 years of duty Nitish has made crores of rupees.
Police raided 24 places of Nitish and detained a total of 118,39,22,000 crore property which he has made in name of his wife, mother and brother. His property includes lands, offices, 12 flats, and various shops. In 12 years he managed to raise a property worth more than 100 crore rupees. Police has detained Nitish Thakur, his brother and his mother. Interrogation is going on in the case.

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