India News / Press Releases on February 17, 2008

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Dasmunsi slams Buddhadebs remarks on Congress patronising extremists
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee for terming the Congress Partys pre-poll alliance with the Indigenous Nationalist Party (INPT) in Tripura as alliance with the extremists. ANI

Delhis Disneyland closes down
Curtains came down on Sunday evening for Delhis own Disneyland, Appu Ghar, which has for long been a source of delight for every child. ANI

Security forces kill 20 Maoists in Orissa
At least 20 Maoists were killed by the security forces during a massive combing operation in five districts of Orissa, including Nayagarh, where 15 people were killed in the Friday nights Maoist attack. ANI

Stage set for Fifth National Winter Games in Gulmarg
The preparations for the Fifth National Winter Games, starting here from Monday, have been completed by the administration. ANI

Slain militants families in Kashmir demand proper rehabilitation
Families of militants killed in police encounters staged a protest demonstration here today and demanded proper rehabilitation from the Government. ANI

Gold jewellery exhibition dazzles in Chennai
An exhibition of gold jewellery is attracting visitors in large numbers here. ANI

Trinamool Congress protests against petrol price hike
Trinamool Congress activists took out processions and blocked roads across West Bengal on Sunday to protest against petroleum price hike. ANI

Dharamshala residents fear migratory birds may cause bird flu
Himachal Pradeshs Pong reservoir in Dharamshala is a favourite destination for many species of migratory birds. But these days the area is under bird flu threat, as it is feared that these birds could be carrying the H5N1 virus along with them. ANI

Exquisite nail art promotes pattachitra art in Orissa
A twenty-year-old artist exhibits beautiful nail art which is aimed at propagating the traditional Pattachitra art (painting on cloth) of Orissa. ANI

Dhoti clad cricketers of Lucknow
Lucknows Baba Neem Karori Maharaj Ved Karmakand Shiksha Niketan to take education in Vedic culture and training to become priest. ANI

Senior journalist Upendra Vajpeyi dead
Senior journalist Upendra Vajpeyi (86) died this morning after a brief illness at a New Delhi hospital. ANI

Large US delegation at DEFEXPO-08 shows strengthening of ties with India
The United States is closely interested in strengthening bilateral relationship with India and the large American delegation in Indian DEFEXPO-08 is a perfect example, said Charge D Affaires of US Embassy Steven J. White. ANI

World religious leaders pray for global peace
Hundreds of religious leaders from across the globe have congregated at the Art of Living Centre here for a two day conference on Vedanta and Buddhism at the outskirts of Bangalore. ANI

President inaugurates scheme to help poor girls get married in Bihar
President Pratibha Patil inaugurated a scheme to provide financial help to get poor girls married off in Bihar. ANI

Taslima can seek asylum in France, says French Ambassador
Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen could seek asylum in France and visit Paris whenever she likes to receive Simone de Beauvoir literary award, French Ambassador to India Jerome Bonnafont has said. ANI

Delhis Disneyland to close down on Sunday
The curtains will come down for the Delhis own Disneyland Appu Ghar on Sunday which has for long been a source of delight for every child. ANI

Migrants row leads to closure of industries in Nasik
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackerays hate campaign against north Indians has paralysed the city leading to the closure of many small and medium industries here. ANI

Orissa CM orders probe, announces compensation for killed policemen
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced that rupees 10 lakh each would be paid to the family of the policemen killed in the Maoist attack, and asked the State Home Secretary to conduct an inquiry into lacunae in the security at the arms depots. ANI

Bhuddhadeb criticises Bangladesh for sheltering insurgents
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattachajee came down heavily on Bangladesh on Saturday for sheltering insurgents of the North-Eastern region. ANI

On poll eve, Karachi Police nab ten militants
Karachi Police have arrested 10 members of a militant organization linked to the Taliban, as they were planning massive terror attacks across the city during Mondays elections. ANI

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