India News / Press Releases on September 15, 2008

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Hindi version of Moilys Kannada novel highlights education liberates the poor
Senior Congress leader Dr.M.Verrappa Moilys Kannada novel Tembares Hindi version was released on Monday in the capital. ANI

BJP promoting communal terrorism in Karnataka: Moily
The Congress party today criticised the Bharatiya Janata Partys State government in Karnataka for creating communal terrorism and being a complete failure in acting as a responsible government which should have otherwise protected the Christians from Bajrang Dal activists attacks. ANI

French Minister of State for Foreign Trade coming on a two-day to visit
French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Anne-Marie Idrac would be visiting India for two-days from Tuesday. ANI

Forcible conversion unacceptable: Yeddyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday urged Christian missionaries not to indulge in forcible conversion, as it is unacceptable in a democracy. ANI

1 killed and 8 injured in communal clashes in Vadodra
At least one person was killed and eight others injured in Vadodra when one group started pelting stones on the other on Monday. ANI

Situation continues to remain tense over attack on churches in Karnataka
Karnataka police dispersed clashing groups of people as situation continued to remain tense for the second day on Monday over the attack on churches in Mangalore. ANI

Shiv Sena activists stage protest against New Delhi serial blasts
Activists of Shiv Sena took to streets in New Delhi on Monday against the alleged indifference of the Central government in dealing with those responsible for the recent serial blasts in several parts of the country. ANI

Bihar needs 25000 crore rupees for rehabilitation work
The Chairman of Special Task force on Bihar Dr. S C Jha today said that flood affected districts of the States need an assistance of 25000 crore rupees for rehabilitation work. ANI

SC says vacant quota seats to go to general category
A bench of the Supreme Court today ruled that seats remaining vacant after the implementation of the 27 per cent quota under a Parliament-enacted legislation would go to students of the General Category. ANI

Priya Dutts volunteers clean up of post-festival mess in Mumbai
Volunteers led by Member of Parliament (MP) Priya Dutt thronged popular Juhu beach in Mumbai on Monday to participate in a cleanliness drive, a day after thousands of idols of god Lord Ganesh were immersed in water bodies. ANI

Punjab HC stays custodial interrogation of Amarinder Singh
A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the custodial interrogation of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in connection with a graft case registered by the States Vigilance Bureau. ANI

President to assess countrys internal security
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will assess the internal security situation of the country during the two-day conference of Governors, which begins in New Delhi on Tuesday. ANI

Patil will not resign: Singhvi
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil has not been asked to resign nor will he be asked to submit his resignation, said Congress party spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday. ANI

We have vital leads in serial blast, says Delhi police
Delhi police claimed on Monday to have obtained vital leads in the Saturdays serial blasts in the national capital that left 21 dead and over 90 injured. ANI

Asian rights body urges Prachanda to protect rights of Tibetans
Asian Centre for Human Rights urged the visiting Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda to protect the rights of the Tibetan refugees in Nepal and refrain from refoulement of any Tibetan refugee to China. ANI

In Mumbai, give up Lungi and wear pants to be noticed
A Worli-based social organisation in Mumbai, has given a clarion call asking its members to avoid wearing traditional wrap around, locally called Lungi and instead start wearing pants. ANI

Prachanda says Nepal committed to ensure investor security
Nepals Prime Minister Prachanda today said that his government is committed to create an investor-friendly environment in his country. ANI

Punjabi Durbar exploits controversy over proposal to establish a SGPC in Haryana
The Punjabi Durbar programme of Pakistan Radio has been exploiting the controversy over the proposal of establishing a Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee unit in Haryana. ANI

Uttarakhand facing shortage of power supply
Uttarakhand, the home of countrys largest hydroelectric projects, is not able to provide adequate electricity to its local residents. ANI

Ansari wants North-East to be connected with South-East Asia
Vice President Hamid Ansari today said that the Government is committed to converting diplomatic initiatives into commercial opportunities for the overall development of the North-Eastern Region. ANI

Lucknow zoo unable to provide shelter to rising number of leopards
Though recently there has been uproar over decreasing number of tigers and other wild animals due to poaching or other incidents, the authorities at the Lucknow Zoo despite the growing number of leopards are unable to accommodate. ANI

Supreme Court declines to stay HC order against R K Anand, I U Khan
The Supreme Court today refused to stay a Delhi High Court order barring advocates R K Anand and I U Khan from practising for four months after they held guilty in the BMW sting expose case. ANI

Defence Minister Antony outlines Indias strategic role
Union Defence Minister A K Antony today said that India has developed the need, a legitimate interest and capability in securing supplies of external natural and energy resources, adding that an India specific waiver from NSG is a recognition of Indias relevance and profile in world affairs. ANI

Andhra Medical student shot dead in US
A medical student from Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh was shot dead by an unidentified person in Chicago in the United States. ANI

Devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to Idol of Lord Ganesha
Devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to the biggest idol of Lord Ganesha of the Lalbagh ka Raja temple today. ANI

Hindus pray for salvation of their ancestors
Hindus today observed the ancestral ritual of Pind daan or Shrad, which they believe would help their dead ancestors attain salvation and to ward off restless spirits affecting their family members. ANI

hairlanji massacre verdict: 8 accused held guilty, 3 acquitted
A fasttrack sessions court in Bhandara on Monday held eight of the accused in the Khairlanji massacre in which eleven men were charged with the crime of brutally murdering four members of a Dalit family in 2006. ANI

Prachanda meets Mukherjee, Advani
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda today met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and the leader of the Opposition L. K. Advani and discussed issues of mutual interest. ANI

Two-day Governors conference to begin in Delhi on Tuesday
President Pratibha Patil will preside over the Conference of Governors here on Tuesday. ANI

Four security personnel killed in encounter in J and K
At least four security personnel were killed and one injured in a gun battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district today. ANI

Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in J and K
A self-styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen was gunned down by security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district today. ANI

Nepal PM to meet Manmohan Singh today
Nepals Prime Minister Prachanda will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today. ANI

Pak supporting terror groups operating inside India: Antony
Union Defence Minister A K Antony today reacted strongly to the failed infiltration bid by militants in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, and pointed fingers at Pakistan for supporting terror groups operating inside India. ANI

Bomb scare at New Delhi House
Barely three days after serial blasts that rocked the national capital, the Delhi police today received an anonymous call threatening to blow up the New Delhi House office building on Barakhamba road. ANI

Karunanidhi launches one rupee a kilo of rice scheme
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi today launched the one rupee a kilo of rice scheme for ration card holders. At present, it costs two rupees a kilo. ANI

India has right to conduct nuke tests: Pranab Mukherjee
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said the country has the right to conduct nuclear tests. ANI

Prachanda to seek Indias help in drafting new Nepali Constitution
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, who is here on a five-day official visit, will hold discussions with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on various bilateral and regional issues today. ANI

Govt. to release commemorative coins in honour of Annadurai
The Government of India will release commemorative coins in honour of Thiru Annadurai, social reformer and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during the 100th birth anniversary celebrations commencing from his birthday today. ANI

Indo-French joint committee meeting to be held today
The 15th Session of Indo-French Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) is scheduled to be held here today. ANI

Shivraj Patil to inaugurate International Seminar on Terrorism today
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will inaugurate a two-day International Seminar on Terrorism here today. ANI

Vice-President Ansari to inaugurate 4th NE Business Summit today
Vice President Hamid Ansari will inaugurate the 4th North East Business Summit here today. ANI

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on September 15, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11350
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11660
Silver (Kg): Rs. 18450

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 18320
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11700
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11500

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11930
Silver: Rs. 19100

Indore Bullion Market

Gold (10 grams): Rs. 11550
Silver (1Kg): Rs. 19000

Bhopal Bullion Market

Gold (10 grams): Rs. 11470
Silver (1Kg): Rs. 18590

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 18600
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11750
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11550

Bullion Rates on September 15, 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 September 15, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 45.94 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 82.84 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 65.95 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 43.42 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of September 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.