Of 630 wildlife offences, 20 saw convictions in Kerala since 2000: CAG
The auditors say insufficient evidences and procedural lapses were the major reasons behind the 22 per cent conviction rate
CAG reports once again flag inconsistencies in central irrigation programme
CAG indicts government for including irrigation projects and schemes under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, resulting in irregular …
Atomic regulatory body ineffective, says CAG
Maximum fine for safety violation by a nuclear installation is just Rs 500; 91 per cent of the medical X-ray units not registered with AERB
Jaitley says 47 projects completed under Namami Gange, but data suggests otherwise
While the Finance Minister said 47 projects are completed under Namami Gange, data from the National Clean Ganga Missions shows only 18 are …
Coal scam: spare 46 coal blocks, Centre urges SC
BJP government seeks to protect 46 mines, already producing coal, from imminent cancellation by Supreme Court. Cites investments and a looming …
CAG had warned state about lack of disaster preparedness
Uttarakhand has not even compiled baseline data of frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the past
Indian Oil reported 113 major accidents during fuel transport in 2014-19: CAG
Posing a safety risk, 22% of pipelines in India are operating beyond their economic lifespan of 25 years
Eucalyptus, acacia and teak, not Sal: Why CAG is critical of Odisha’s afforestation efforts
There was an ‘acute shortfall’ in achieving plantation targets in Odisha due to lack of coordination, working plan, improper …
'District Mineral Foundation’s implementation in MP half-hearted'
The state mineral resources department exhibited scant commitment to assess the impacts of sand mining activities on the environment, …
TB and respiratory disorders have increased in Bellary: CAG report
Country's chief auditor calls for a comprehensive study on impact of mining on people, livelihood before grant of leases
CAG blows lid off land grab in Odisha
Central audit report shows how state acquired land forcibly for Posco, Vedanta and other industries
New Bill, old problems
The government is considering setting up a new authority to regulate civil nuclear facilities, saying it will be autonomous and more powerful …
Bihar rocked by more scams, financial irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore
Comptroller and Auditor General's report shows Rs 7,900 crore outstanding advances for 'education for all' programme but absence of receipts made …
Only 22 housing projects for poor completed under JNNURM, says CAG
Comptroller and Auditor General raps urban development and housing ministries for failing to bring about urban governance reforms
State of malnourished children
CAG’s latest report blames poor management of anganwadis in Gujarat for the problem
All about mobile spectrum
India’s demand for mobile phones is almost insatiable. Telecom companies are falling over themselves to cash in on it, even if it means …
Coal scam: fait accompli no ground for not cancelling coal blocks, says SC
Apex court says companies which invested money on coal blocks without getting green clearances took the decision at their own risk
CAG slams Uttar Pradesh for poor implementation of MGNREGS
14.5 per cent decline in employment under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, says country’s chief auditor
CAG finds lapses in dental education
Slams health ministry for granting permission to dental colleges with inadequate infrastructure and faculty
CAG exposes land scam in Andhra
Government largesse to private enterprises and individuals cost exchequer Rs 1,784 crore
CAG blames Centre for increase in foodgrain procurement cost
Lack of specific method in determining minimum support price of grains caused variation in margins over production, says report
CAG censures standards bureau for delays
Test check revealed delays ranging from one month to 18 years in making 137 standards of the sample 214
Environment ministry failed to monitor forest diversion: CAG
Report of India’s chief auditor says compensatory afforestation not undertaken in many states; CAMPA funds misused or poorly utilised
Farm loan waiver given to ineligible people: CAG
Serious lapses and errors in over 20 per cent cases test-checked; many deserving farmers left out
Maharashtra's white paper on irrigation projects fails to answer key questions
Activists, citizens groups enraged by silence on hyped water availability estimates, bad construction and corruption