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Martyrs decaying memorial at Kakori cries for attention
A monument constructed to commemorate the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Kakori Conspiracy against the then British colonial rulers is crying for attention, even as India gets set to celebrate its 61st Independence Day. ANI
Kidney scam: Doctor, another accused record statement in Delhi court
Kidney transplant racket kingpin Amit Kumars doctor aide and a tout allegedly involved in the case recorded their statements in a nine-hour-long proceeding in a Delhi court. ANI
Peoples pressure forces militants to withdraw extortion demands
Militancy in Manipur has become a hydra-headed menace that deals deathly blows to the social fabric and cripples the economy of the State. ANI
United Bank of India close all offices in Manipur following extortion threats
A demand for 10 lakh rupees coupled with threats, has forced the United Bank of India (UBI) to close all its branches in Manipur for the second consecutive day, bringing financial transactions to a complete halt. ANI
United Bank of India close all offices in Manipur following extortion threats
A demand for 10 lakh rupees coupled with threats, has forced the United Bank of India (UBI) to close all its branches in Manipur for the second consecutive day, bringing financial transactions to a complete halt. ANI
Chandra Shekhars son wins Ballia Lok Sabha by-polls
Son of late former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, Neeraj Shekhar has won the prestigious Ballia Lok Sabha seat on a Samajwadi Party ticket. ANI
Rural Development Minister to hold regional performance review committee meeting
Rural Development Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh will hold a two-day Regional Performance Review Committee Meeting here today. ANI
Manmohan lays foundation for Kashmiri migrants township in Jammu(Lead: PMs Jammu visit)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today laid the foundation stone for a 4200-flat township for Kashmiri migrants at Jagti and Nagrota in the outskirts of the city. ANI
PM to receive doctorate degree from Jammu University
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is today visiting Jammu on a day long tour during which University of Jammu will confer an honorary doctorate degree on him. ANI
Kalam to receive King Charles II medal after July 19 presidential polls
President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam will be conferred with the King Charles II Medal by the Royal Society, UK after the July 19 presidential polls in view of the week-long period of mourning for former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. ANI
Microfinance Institution Bandhan Now Serves More Than 500,000 Working Poor
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Nepal condoles death of former PM Chandra Shekhar
Expressing condolence over the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, Nepals interim Parliament today termed him as a long-time friend and a well-wisher of Nepals democratic movement. ANI
Former PM Chandra Shekhar cremated with full state honours(lead:Shekhar)
The mortal remains of Indias eleventh Prime Minister, Chandra Shekhar, were consigned to flames at Ekta Sthal, on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi, on Monday afternoon with due solemnity and pomp befitting the occasion. ANI
Seven day State mourning announced to mark Chandra Shekhars demise
As a mark of respect to the departed former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, the Centre today announced seven days of State mourning, when the national flag will fly at half-mast. ANI
Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at Chandra Shekhars demise
The Union Cabinet in a meeting here today expressed profound sorrow at the demise of Chandra Shekhar, former Prime Minister of India. ANI
Political leaders throng to pay homage to Chandra Shekhar
Senior leaders across the countrys political spectrum paid homage to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, who died of cancer today morning. ANI
Nation lost a nation builder: Kalam
President A P J Abdul Kalam today expressed his grief over the sad demise of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, saying that the country has lost a personality who contributed to nation building. ANI
Nepali Congress condoles death of Chandra Shekhar
Nepali Congress today expressed deep sorrow at the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. ANI
Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar passes away
Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar today died of cancer in national capitals Apollo Hospital. He was suffering from multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cell and was admitted, in May after his health condition deteriorated. ANI
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