CAT upholds appointment of PGI chief
New Delhi, March 1
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the appointment of Prof YK Chawla as the Director of PGIMER, Chandigarh, rejecting the complaint of Dr Digambar Behera, who was among the five short-listed candidates for the post. Dr Behera had challenged the appointment, contending that he was more competent and meritorious and that the selection procedure had been vitiated due to various reasons.

Italy begins case against marines
Kochi, March 1
In a bid to persuade India to hand over its two arrested marines charged with murder for killing two fishermen, Italy told the Kerala High Court today that it has initiated criminal proceedings against them under its law that could lead to a prison term of not less than 21 years.

India figures high in online dope trade 151 kg illicit drugs recovered from 152 parcels in 2011 New Delhi, March 1 Illicit drugs are now being ordered online with India emerging as the leading country of origin of internationally controlled substances being supplied worldwide via illegal Internet pharmacies that are coming up in a big way. These pharmacies are using social media, primarily the Facebook, to publicise their websites, putting a large number of people across the world at risk of dangerous substances.