India News / Press Releases on July 13, 2008

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Kite makers cherish a flourishing time in Ahmedabad
For millions of people in India flying kites is a passion not many people can resist, especially around Independence Day (August 15). But, in Gujarat, the craze for kites has proved to be major blessing for several Hindu and Muslim families. ANI

Left parties to vote against UPA Government with BSP
After partying ways with the United Progressive Alliance over the civil Indo-US nuclear deal, the Left front has also garnered support of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to oppose the UPA Governments vote of confidence to be held on July 21-22. ANI

15 injured in various mishaps in J-K
At least fifteen people including 12 students were injured in different road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir. ANI

Somnath Chatterjee meets Jyoti Basu
Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee today met former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu at his residence in Kolkata to discuss the political situation arising in national politics over the Indo-US civil nuclear deal. ANI

Clashes in J-K on Martyrs day
Fresh protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday on Martyrs day as protesters tried to prevent leaders of the states National Conference party from paying homage to the martyrs. ANI

Samajwadi Party prefers Manmohan as next Prime Minister
Samajwadi Party favours Manmohan Singh as Prime Ministerial candidate in the next general elections and it is ready to go to polls under his leadership. ANI

25th batch leaves for Amarnath cave shrine
The 25th batch of pilgrims has left Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas here today. ANI

Rock Python hatchlings fascinate visitors to Lucknow zoo
A Rock Python at the Lucknow zoo is drawing wide attention of people who are thronging to have a glimpse of its hatchlings. ANI

Youth take to Call Centre and Sky cabin jobs in Meghalaya
As an increasing number of fresh graduates are getting drawn to call centre and Sky cabin jobs in the country, youngsters in Meghalaya are steadily joining the bandwagon and ensuring they dont lag behind. ANI

US lawmaker urges State Department to not give visa to Modi (Update-Modi)
Democratic Party Senator Betty McCollum has written a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urging her not to grant visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. ANI

Foreign Secretary reaches Kabul
Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon reached Kabul today to review the security of Indian assets in Afghanistan in the wake of July 7 terror strike at the Indian Embassy. ANI

Pranab Mukherjee meets Jyoti Basu
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today met the leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist and former West Bengal Chief Minister, Jyoti Basu, in Kolkata. ANI

Kamal Nath to attend WTO meeting after UPA Govt wins trust vote
Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath, who was scheduled to leave for Geneva on July 19 for crucial World Trade Organisation talks, is likely to delay his departure till July 22, as the UPA Government faces floor test on July 21-22. ANI

Kashmir observes shutdown to mark Martyrs Day
Kashmir today observed shutdown to mark the Martyrs Day in the Valley, which is observed every year in the memory of 23 Kashmiri prisoners executed in 1931 by the forces of then ruler Hari Singh. ANI

Maharashtrians run for health
Hundreds of enthusiasts, including physically challenged, participated in a marathon today which was organised for spreading health awareness in Maharashtra. ANI

Sri Lanka to resume talks with LTTE if it lays down arms
After a two-year gap, Sri Lanka is ready to resume talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) if it lays down arms. ANI

Bhutans Prime Minister to visit India tomorrow
Bhutans first democratically elected Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley will arrive here on Monday on a four-day visit. ANI

JMM, TDP to decide on UPA support today
The Jharkhan Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will separately meet today to decide on support to Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government. ANI

Home Secretary to convene anti-Naxal meeting on July 16
Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta has called a special meeting of senior officials and police chiefs of four severely Naxalite affected states on July 16, the focus of which will be how to counter the growing Maoist menace. ANI

Foreign Secretarys two-day visit to Kabul begins today
Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon will begin his two day visit to Kabul from today to review the security of Indian assets in Afghanistan in the wake of July 7 terror strike at the Indian Embassy.. ANI

Chinese tea, arts, clothing are Chinas most popular souvenirs
Chinese tea, arts, craft and clothing are the most popular items which tourists visiting China take away as souvenirs, says a new survey. ANI

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