Abhinandan MishraPublished Sunday Guardian: February 27, 2021, New Delhi: An ailing official with the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), who was described as a “whistle-blower” by the then Defence Minister, the late Manohar Parrikar, is facing “forceful eviction” from his government house in what he has described as a “vindictive action” by the DRDO.Prakash Singh, […]
High-end resorts, hotels thriving in Landour cantonment area
By ABHINANDAN MISHRA | New Delhi | 6 May, 2017 – Sunday Guardian Manohar Parrikar had ordered a probe, but with a change of guard in defence ministry, things have stalled. Private resorts and hotels in Landour cantonment, Mussoorie, continue to function even though former defence minister Manohar Parrikar had ordered a probe, nearly nine […]
Totally endorse the stand taken by Parrikar. A minister should listen to everyone but must act in accordance with constitution and for the larger good – Amita, Chennai
The aforementioned comment was posted by Amita from Chennai on the TOI article “business ally’s resort in Mussoorie: Officials” 19th July 2016 By seeing these views, the DRDO team gets charged to fight against corruption because they feel confident that a Defence Minister like Sh. Parrikar is there to stop all corrupt influences. Maybe some time […]
Parrikar protects whistleblower and takes action against his DRDO harassers
By Pradip R Sagar | Express News Service Published: 30th May 2016 NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has been in South Block for just 18 months, but the 61-year-old has taken several strong measures. In a recent order with a far-reaching impact, Parrikar has not only given protection to a whistleblower, but has also […]
50% of Rafale deal value will be invested in India: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
By MEERA MOHANTY & Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 11 May, 2015, 07.04AM IST NEW DELHI: Terrorists, irrespective of wherever they may be operating from, should be neutralised using all types of methods, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told ET in an exclusive interview. He elaborated that “neutralisation” doesn’t necessarily mean killing terrorists but making them […]
If the army has to operate in Jammu & Kashmir, it needs AFSPA: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
By Manu Pubby & MEERA MOHANTY, ET Bureau | 11 May, 2015, 03.20AM IST Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar opened up to ET on a range of issues — from modernisation of the armed forces to reforms and policy changes. In an interview with ET, Parrikar spoke on alleged Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, changes […]
‘DRDO Chariot’ Donation Issue Reaches Parliament, Parrikar Says Probe Ongoing
By Pradip R Sagar Published: 09th May 2015 05:00 AM – The New Indian Express NEW DELHI: A probe is on into allegations that a Pune-based laboratory of the country’s premier defence research agency DRDO had developed and donated a hi-tech chariot to a temple, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed Parliament on Friday. Express in […]
Loksabha unstarred question no 6929 on Complaints against Scientists in DRDO
As everyone aware that lot of complaints was filed against various Lab heads, but somehow DRDO management managing to protect these corrupts. The case of CEPTAM, Director, Sh Rajesh Goyal’s SMS scheme, Dr A K Saxena , Director, DMSRDE is on the top of corrupt scientists list, So called Prof. Dr M P Kaushik, ex […]
Parrikar to separate roles of DRDO chief and scientific advisor
Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi| Updated: Mar 21, 2015 00:53 IST Defence minister Manohar Parrikar has decided to bifurcate the job of secretary (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and scientific advisor (SA) to the minister with the latter now expected to oversee research and development and push the DRDO to a world class level […]
Manohar Parrikar tells DRDO to focues on core areas; says not to take up new projects
By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 26 Mar, 2015, 04.52AM IST NEW DELHI: Most of the military systems it develops face time delays and cost escalation but ironically the one thing that the Defence Research and Development Organisation is considered good at by the armed forces – constructing buildings and executing civil works – is […]
