India News / Press Releases on December 21, 2009

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Chief Khalsa Diwan exhibits Sikh Granths and weapons for awareness
A collection of olden handwritten miniature manuscripts, replicas of Sikh weapons, and treasured photographs of the Sikh gurus and warriors has been put on public display here. ANI

I have travelled crucial ten yards to be here, says Dua
Delivering his maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, The Tribune group of newspapers Editor-in-Chief H.K.Dua has sought to remind the House that the opportunity to be able to speak in the august House came his way after an odyssey of 45 years in political arena. ANI

Preventing criminals entry in legislature is need of the hour, says H.K.Dua
Delivering his maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha , The Tribune group of newspapers Editor-in-Chief H.K.Dua has sought to remind the House that the opportunity to be able to speak in the august House came his way after an odyssey of 45 years in political arena. ANI

SGPC approaches Pakistan High Commission on atrocities over Sikhs and Gurdwaras
A delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), met the officials of the Pakistan High Commission here on Monday. ANI

CPM blames UPA Govt for inflation
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Prakash Karat, said here on Monday that controlling the price line is the responsibility of the Union Government instead of the state governments. ANI

Shia Muslims protest over ban on Muharram procession in Kashmir
: Hundreds of Shias Muslims in Kashmir Valley protested against the ban on Muharram procession here on Monday under the banner of Anjuman- Sharai Shian. ANI

Juhi Babbar, the achiever
Daughter of renowned Bollywood actor Raj babbar, Juhi Babbar, has earned name and fame on both big and small screens. ANI

Government initiative allows rubber industry to flourish in Tripura
Rashyabari is a picturesque hilly area in Tripurss Dhalai district surrounded by forests and mainly occupied by tribals. ANI

Singaporean delegation visits Gurdaspur to aid underprivileged kids
A group of young Singaporeans recently visited Punjabs Gurdaspur district to aid underprivileged and needy school children in the state. ANI

Malwa Heritage Foundation working towards revisiting lost glory of Punjab villages
With modernisation, villages in Punjab have undergone a sea change, as has the standard of living. But, in the process, tradition and culture have been adversely affected. However, there is a glimmer of hope, as a heritage foundation is working towards restoring the lost glory of the state. ANI

Abohars sacred Gurudwara Nanaksar Tobha
Situated on Fazilka road in Punjabs Abohar town is Gurudwara Nanaksar Tobha that stands in testimony to a visit by Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. ANI

Chandigarh hosts carnival to project citys aspirations
Chandigarh is trying hard to project itself as a hub for industry, films, entertainment and tourism, and the recently concluded two-day annual carnival projected the citys aspirations. ANI

Punjab cashes in on international trade and investment tie-ups
Todays business environment in the country is favourable for both trade and investment, and Punjab is cashing in on this opportunity through international tie-ups and trade shows. ANI

Residential Bridge Course boon for Punjabs underprivileged children
Punjab Education Department has started a Residential Bridge Course for underprivileged children in rural areas. ANI

Kinnow farming attracting Punjab farmers
Kinnow farming is proving to be a major attraction for farmers in Punjab. ANI

Large turnout in Jharkhand elections is a stinging rejection of Maoists: Chidambaram
Home Minister P. Chidamabaram today said that the 58 per cent overall turnout in the Jharkhand assembly elections should be seen as a stinging rejection of the Maoists. ANI

Water, the next battleground between India and China: Editorial
With the Conference of Parties-15 (COP-15) climate change meeting concluding recently in Copenhagen, Denmark, on a less than satisfactory note, an editorial in a journal on socialist thought and action has urged India, one of the emerging key players in global warming deliberations to reassess geographical implications and think of the morrow. ANI

Punjab farmers take to dairy farming for second White Revolution
Punjab is ushering a second white revolution by adopting modern dairy technology, which is seen as a viable and profitable alternative. ANI

PM assures decision on Telangana by Tuesday
The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday assured a delegation of Congress MPs from coastal Andhra and Rayalseema regions that a decision on initiating the formation of separate Telangana state could be taken by Tuesday. ANI

Sale of new innovative ear warmers shoots up in Srinagar
The sale of new innovative ear warmers has shot up in Srinagar as the chilly winters continuing on Monday and the mercury further dipping below zero degree. ANI

Missing MP reappears at Hyderabad hospital
Vijayawada MP L Rajagopal who is on fast over his demand for a united Andhra Pradesh reappeared at the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) here this afternoon. ANI

Music proves therapeutic for Indian paramilitary horses
Paramilitary forces in Madhya Pradesh have adopted an unconventional method of keeping their horses fit: playing music while they feed. ANI

Bhutan king arrives in Delhi to boost bilateral ties
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk arrived here today on a six-day official visit to enhance bilateral ties. ANI

Santa rally to spread message of peace in Indore
People dressed as Santa Claus participated in a rally here today to spread the message of peace during the festive season. ANI

Hailstorms lead to massive crop damage in Aurangabad
Farmers across several villages in Aurangabad district have faced substantial losses after a sudden hailstorm damaged their crops. ANI

Selja inaugurates Hunar Se Rozgar through hotels in Delhi
Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja inaugurated the Hunar Se Rozgar through hotels programme here today. ANI

Ex-Maharashtra CM blames cops for 26/11 lapses
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today said no action has been taken against officers responsible for the 26/11 terror attack lapses. ANI

Girls in Bodh Gaya learn karate
Scores of girls, mostly students in Bodh Gaya district are being taught martial arts for self-defence. ANI

Sushmita Sen launches academy for aspiring models
Former Miss Universe-turned-Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen heralded her I Am She an academy that will function under a foundation to groom aspiring models. ANI

Rajya Sabha adjourns following death of BJP MP
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Monday for the day without conducting any business following the death of sitting BJP member Suryakantabhai Acharya. ANI

Advani says BJP enjoys immense support
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader L.K Advani has said that his party continued to enjoy immense support across the country, despite a change of guard. ANI

Kashmirs security situation improving: Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has said that the withdrawal of 30,000 troops from the State showed the improvement in the security situation during the last one year. ANI

Four Hizbul Mujahedeen militants arrested in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir police arrested four Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM) militants, responsible for the attack on National Conferences Shopian town president Abdul Rehman Watchku, on August 25. ANI

Huge cache of ammunition recovered in Poonch
Security forces recovered a huge cache of ammunition from Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Sunday. ANI

Muslim body seeks justice over Babri mosque demolition
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has sought action against those responsible for the demolition of Babri mosque. ANI

Eight killed in Gujarat temple town stampede
At least eight women were killed when a stampede occurred at the Gopalnath temple in Dhoraji in Gujarat last evening. ANI

Amritsar hosts Mr. Singh International
Several Sikh youth walked down the ramp recently to stake a claim for the title of Mr. Singh International, which stands for quintessential Sikh identity with single-minded devotion. ANI

Tripartite meeting with GJM in Darjeeling today
The fourth tripartite talks on Gorkha Janmukti Morchas demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland will be held here today. ANI

CarWale’s Vintage & Classic Car Drive Creates a Unique First
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Seattle based co-Founder of eventNu.com Visits India
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Citibank Launches CitiHome One
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Aide et Action South Asia Study Seeks Changes in Right to Education Act to Include 6 Million Migrant Children
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Maha Homam in Sri Chakra Yantra for Global Peace concludes
21-day Maha Homam in Sri Chakra Yantra for Global Peace organised at Hyderabad outskirts concluded Solus Media

Narmada Kidney Foundation holds Transplant Games 2009
Participation of Organ Donors and Recipients attests their normal lives Imprimis Life PR

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