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Karnataka High Court orders Ramoji Rao to appear in Ballari Court

CCEA approves scheme on National Mission on Medicinal Plants

Magnets could keep sharks at bay!

Pammie was first choice for X-Files lead role!

Chidambaran says government to speed up reforms

ICC chief Haroon Lorgat to meet the media in Colombo

Bossy parents cause older teens to indulge in more sex

Aussies turning in droves to alternative therapies

India News / Press Releases on January 3, 2008

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President rule proclaimed in Nagaland
President Pratibha Patil today signed an order proclaiming Presidents Rule in Nagaland. ANI

SEZs will not be thrust upon Goa: Kamal Nath
Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath today assured Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat that the Centre would not thrust any Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the state and all SEZs in the state including the notified ones will be reviewed. ANI

Delhi HC judges visit controversial Commonwealth Games village site
Two judges of the Delhi High Court, A K Sikhri and Rekha Sharma, today visited the proposed Commonwealth Games Village site on the Yamuna riverbed after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by an environmentalist against the planned construction, citing the environmental damage the Village would create. ANI

Atomic power can be important for energy security in the long run, says Manmohan
Justifying his support for the successful conclusion of the Indo-US civil nuclear energy cooperation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that the atomic power could play a significant role in countrys energy security in the long run. ANI

Indian Prime Minister to visit China after a gap of five years
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be paying a three-day visit to China, beginning January 13, to discuss various bilateral issues with Chinese top leaderships. ANI

BJP wants Manmohan to act swiftly on Kenya crisis
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday held a protest march in Ahmedabad demanding the UPA Government to take a swift action for ensuring safety of Indians living in Kenya. ANI

Vaiko urges Manmohan Singh not to visit Colombo
MDMK General Secretary Vaiko has urged Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh not to visit Colombo to participate in Sri Lankas Independence Day celebrations, saying that it would send a wrong signal in favour of the Mahinda Rajapakse government which was using military might to resolve the ethnic conflict. ANI

Maoists camps along Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand
Many Maoist camps are operating right under the nose of the administration along the Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand. ANI

Ranchis Deer Park, a popular tourist spot
The Birsa Deer Park about eleven kilometers from Ranchi is fast emerging as the favorite tourist spot. ANI

Srinagar traders have a brisk sale of heating gadgets
While mercury continues to show temperature going further down the minus degree mark in Kashmir Valley, the shopkeepers selling electrical heating gadgets are enjoying a brisk sale here. ANI

Murli Deora rules out imminent oil price hike
Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Thursday said that hiking fuel price in the country is not the only solution for losses being faced by the public sector oil companies, and other options in this regard are being discussed. ANI

Rich nations must correct damages done by them to climate, says Manmohan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that the developed industrialised nations of the world, which have afflicted most damage to the global climate must bear the greatest responsibility for correcting the damage done by them. ANI

Kenya in ferment, Modi wants emergency visas for Gujaratis
Despite a police ban to hold rally in violence-hit Kenya, Opposition leader Raila Odinga is all set to hold a rally here today. ANI

Googlers in China searched mostly for money, technology in 2007
It looks like money and technology was all that preoccupied people living in the China in the past year, for according to a list released by Google China most of them searched for wealth-related sites. ANI

Blind businessmen run successful venture in Kolkata
By successfully running a production unit despite being visually challenged, two brothers in Kolkata have proved how life can still be turned meaningful despite ones physical handicap. ANI

Praful Patel to lay foundation stone for Chandigarh Airport terminal
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel will lay the foundation stone for the construction of a new Integrated Terminal Building at the Chandigarh Airport tomorrow. ANI

Cold wave continues in Northern India, claims at least 90
Intense cold wave conditions prevailing in North India claimed at least 90 lives across the country. ANI

Modi to form his cabinet tomorrow
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will form his cabinet at a ceremony in Gandhinagar on Friday. ANI

Kashmiri youth prefer internet to traditional medium
Keeping pace with the modern technology and its fruits enjoyed by youngsters across the country, the Kashmiri youth too are increasingly making the internet world an integral part of their daily life. ANI

India says trade with Pakistan across Line of Control in final stages
Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh has said that India and Pakistan will soon finalise arrangements for trade across Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. ANI

Sister of jailed Indian-born US designer Anand Jon pleads for justice
Sister of Indian-born US fashion designer Anand Jon has pleaded for justice for her brother, calling him being demonized in the American fashion industry. ANI

Fire in coal pits spreads panic in Asansol
Panic has gripped villagers in West Bengal on Wednesday after smoke started coming out of three illegal coal mines in the Asansol coal belt in Burdwan district of the state. ANI

DRDO chief to get C. V. Raman Birth Centenary Award
The Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister and Secretary Defence (Research and Development), M Natarajan will receive the prestigious C. V. Raman Birth Centenary Award and a gold medal for his outstanding achievements in the field of defence research and development and strategic systems. ANI

Chennai doctors perform Robot-assisted heart surgery
In a landmark achievement, Chennai doctors have performed a heart surgery on two patients assisted by a robot. ANI

Kite festival, unites all communities in Gujarat
Uttarayan, the famous kite festival of Gujarat that turns the sky full of colourful kites in Ahmedabad, also serves as chord of communal harmony in Gujarat. ANI

Digamber Kamat to discuss Goa SEZ issue with Union Commerce Minister
Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat is expected to meet Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath here today on the issue of Goa Governments decision to scrap all Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the State. ANI

Six killed, 20 injured in Andhra Pradesh temple stampede
At least six people were reportedly killed and 20 others were injured in a temple stampede at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning. ANI

Abu Salem to appear before Hyderabad court in fake passport case
Underworld don Abu Salem will appear before a Hyderabad court today in connection with a fake passport case. ANI

Prime Minister to inaugurate Indian Science Congress
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the 95th Indian Science Congress at the Andhra University here today. ANI

Delphi to Showcase Latest Technologies at 9th Auto Expo 2008
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School Ecotourism - TERI's Clarion-Call to "Go Green"
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Noted Social Scientist Virendar M. Trehan presented "Presidential Gold Medal Award" by The Indian Science Congress Association
The Indian Science Congress Association presented noted social scientist Virendar M. Trehan the "Presidential Gold Medal Award" at the inaugural ceremony of the 95th Indian Science Congress being held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam today. Solus Media

Audi production successfully launched in India
Indian market vital to Audi's growth strategy Integral PR

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 3, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11080
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11035
Silver (Kg): Rs. 20045

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19700
Sovereign: Rs. 9050
Standard gold: Rs. 11020

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20215
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10890
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10090

Bullion Rates on January 3, 2008 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 January 3, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.45 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.14 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.04 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of January 2008

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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