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December 26, 2007

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Praja Rajyam Party tour programme announced

India-Myanmar trade and investment talks

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The Man With The Golden Gun gun goes missing

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Coaches Hadlee and Mudassar to join ICC Global Cricket Academy

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India News / Press Releases on December 26, 2007

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Tsunami-hit survivors are still waiting for appropriate aid
Even after three years the deadly tsunami ravaged the southeast Indian coast, claiming thousands of lives, survivors of the tragedy are still waiting for an appropriate help from the State Government. ANI

West Bengal Police baton charge protestors in Durgapur
West Bengal Police today baton charged protestors, including women who were demanding permanent jobs in a factory at Durgapur. ANI

Left parties will soon resolve differences, says Biman Bose
The Left Front Chairman, Biman Bose, on Wednesday said that the Left parties would soon meet to resolve their differences over various issues, including Nandigram and the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) concerns. ANI

Mayawati blames Centre for rise in terror activities
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday accused the Centre of being complacent with regard to security on the border areas, which is leading to a rise in terror activities in the country. ANI

Buddhadeb asks Nandigram administration to treat Left, Trinamool cadres on par
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee today asked the Haldia District Administration to treat cadres of the Left party and Trinamool Congress volunteers on par, while giving relief packages to those who were affected in clashes over a proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nandigram. ANI

Sub-Committee for Tercentenary of Guru-ta-Gaddi of Guru Granth Sahib meets
The Sub Committee for the commemoration of the Tercentenary of Guru-ta-Gaddi of Guru Granth Sahib met here today under the chairpersonship of Tourism and Culture Minister, Ambika Soni. ANI

Parts of Orissa continue to remain under curfew
The situation in Orissas Kandhamal district continues to remain tense after Hindu religious groups clashed with Christians on the day of Christmas. ANI

A septuagenarian woman drives auto-rickshaw as a hobby (amended)
A 78-year-old Draupadi Chandwani has been driving an auto-rickshaw for the past 15 years in Indore, for no reason but as a hobby. ANI

Jaipur Jewellery Show 2007 adds sparkle to the Pink City
Jaipur, a major tourist destination in Rajasthan, is also a prime processing centre for coloured gemstone. Recently, it attracted jewellery aficionados from across the country during the 5th edition of famed Jaipur Jewellery Show. ANI

Tsunami hit survivors lead an uncertain life three years on
Three years after the deadly tsunami ravaged the southeast Indian coast, claiming thousands of lives, survivors of the tragedy in Chennai are still trying to forget the scars left behind by the killer waves. ANI

Buddhadeb visits Nandigram
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, visited Nandigram, which has been the scene of violence between Communist Party of India cadres and local people since March this year. ANI

India-China military bonhomie at Kunming resplendent with Bollywood touch
If anyone thought that the first ever joint counter terror exercise carried out by Indian and Chinese militaries in Kunming in Chinas Yunnan province would be an out and out serious affair, then one is grossly mistaken as it had a lot to do with cultural extravaganza and friendly bonhomie also. ANI

A septuagenarian women drives auto-rickshaw as a hobby
A 78-year-old Draupadi Chandwani has been driving an auto-rickshaw for the past 15 years in Indore, for no reason but as a hobby. ANI

Tsunami-hit orphans rebuilding their lives at relief centers
Orphaned kids in Tamil Nadus Nagapattinam District are trying to rebuild their lives at relief centres three years after the Tsunami hit parts of the State. ANI

Indian students benefitting from the Harvard, MIT experience in Cyprus
Pursuing higher education, whether in India or abroad, can worry the best of students and their parents, given the high cost involved for lodging and tuition. ANI

Fishermen struggling to pay off loans even three years after Tsunami
Even after three years, fishermen in Tamil Nadus Nagapattinam District are struggling to repay bank loans taken in the aftermath of the Tsunami. ANI

Curfew in Orissa continues for second day
Curfew continued for the second day on Wednesday in four towns of Orissas Kandhamal District following the killing of a youth and the ransacking of three churches. ANI

Security tightened at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati after rebel threat
Security has been strengthened at the famous Shakti Shrine Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati after a rebel threat. ANI

Buddhadeb to address public meetings in Nandigram today
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will address two public meetings at Nandigram today. ANI

President to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Pratibha Patil will begin her three-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. ANI

Carazoo.com Enhances Car Buying Experience
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Cummins India Limited - Power Generation Business Unit Wins Five Prestigious Frost & Sullivan India Genset Industry Excellence Awards for 2007
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Theatre Utsav 2008, the 10th Bharat Rangmahotsav from 3 January 2008
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Also see International News / Press Releases on December 26, 2007

Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on December 26, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10445
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10395
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19170

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19135
Sovereign: Rs. 8725
Standard gold: Rs. 10450

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 10470
Silver: Rs. 18900

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19235
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10420
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 966

Bullion Rates on December 26, 2007 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.

Forex Rates on December 26, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.39 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.02 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 56.77 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 34.5 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of December 2007

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.

 

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