Committee
Coverage of Committee in the Nexus archive.
- The barely watched SF race bringing in eye-watering amounts of money
The barely watched SF race is generating eye-watering amounts of money. In other political developments, Rep. Ro Khanna helped a congressional candidate, while Nancy Tung’s brother entered the school board race. Additionally, a committee formed with the objective of squashing an affordable housing measure.
- Effort to ban genetically modified animals dies in California Legislature. Advocates blame politics
An effort to ban the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in the California Legislature. Specifically, a bill intended to restrict these sales was defeated within a committee. Advocates reacted by blaming politics for the failure.
- Government launches inquiry into recent tiger deaths in Srisailam Reserve
Three tiger deaths have been reported in deep forest areas of Srisailam Reserve. The causes are under investigation, and the State government has formed a committee to determine the reasons.
- NEET-UG counselling to begin on August 4, academic session from September 8
The NEET-UG counselling is set to begin on August 4, with the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities running until August 17. The last date for joining is August 22, and the academic session will start on September 8.
- Committee delays vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general as key Republicans withhold support
A committee has delayed the vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The delay is due to key Republicans withholding support for his nomination.
- Is Yashwant Varma still a judge?
A committee investigating charges against Yashwant Varma is set to present its report in Parliament. The article questions Varma's current judicial status following his resignation, highlighting concerns about accountability when judicial resignation is misused.
- Bidadi township: Committee to cool off rising political tensions?
The proposed committee in Bidadi township aims to provide a cooling-off period and demonstrate the government's willingness to address concerns raised by farmers and other stakeholders.
- Reps direct Accountant-General to disclose CBN, NNPC revenue debts, probe MDA fund withdrawals
The committee directed the Accountant-General to disclose revenue debts of CBN and NNPC and investigate fund withdrawals from agencies like UBEC. The Accountant-General defended the deductions as temporary borrowing to meet government obligations.
- Committee suggests ₹10-crore project to end undulations on S.A. Road
A committee proposed a ₹10-crore project to address undulations on S.A. Road caused by settlement of its 4-lane carriageway. The Mayor emphasized the need for timely fund disbursement for the project.
- West Bengal forms committee to review draft UCC Bill
West Bengal has formed a committee to review the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The state government cited the 'wide ramifications and voluminous nature of the subject domain' as the reason for establishing the committee.
- Committee to study implementation of 62-year retirement age in power utilities
A committee has been formed to study the implementation of a 62-year retirement age in power utilities. It will examine financial implications, employee working conditions, and administrative matters, with a report due in 15 days.
- Revealed: The committee responsible for deciding NOT to roll out prostate cancer screening
A committee has been identified as responsible for the decision not to implement prostate cancer screening. The article focuses on the entity making this healthcare policy choice.
- Muttahida upbeat as PM Shehbaz orders body on LG tweaks, missing men
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the formation of a committee to address a proposed constitutional amendment for stronger local governments and to resolve Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s (MQM-P) concerns over missing workers. MQM-P expressed optimism, citing rare progress on these issues and a potential political consensus on local governance.
- Ammonia leak: Committee to inspect hazardous industries in Tamil Nadu
A committee will inspect hazardous industries in Tamil Nadu following an ammonia gas leak that killed five women workers. The Labour Minister made a suo motu statement in the Legislative Assembly, noting that the Chief Minister had ordered the committee's formation.
- Panel balks at plans to expand L.A. City Council to 25 members
A committee has requested further study of a plan to expand the Los Angeles City Council to 25 members. The full council will convene on Wednesday to decide which charter reform measures should appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.
- How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook
A committee is developing guidelines for handling alien detection in the context of AI, deepfakes, and social media. The focus is on establishing protocols for verifying and responding to potential extraterrestrial signals or contact.
- Telangana constitutes committee to examine international medical tourism in govt. hospitals
Telangana has constituted a committee to examine international medical tourism in government hospitals. The initiative aims to explore opportunities for attracting foreign patients and enhancing healthcare services.
- Committee presents proposed rehab overhaul as war-wounded strain system
A committee has proposed a rehabilitation overhaul due to a surge in war-wounded soldiers since October 7. The recommendation includes a NIS 2 billion annual budget increase and expanded rehabilitation services.
- Big backers of Connie Chan for Congress tied to pro-Israel PACs
A committee spending half a million on Connie Chan's congressional campaign is linked to pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. Chan has rejected funding from AIPAC.
- Growing AI power slurpage prompts MPs to examine low-energy computing
UK MPs are investigating low-energy chip designs to address AI's growing power demands and prevent strain on the national power grid. A committee has launched an inquiry into emerging technologies aimed at curbing energy consumption in datacenters.