India News / Press Releases on June 18, 2009

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High-level committee to review coastal security
The Government on Thursday set up a high level committee under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar to review the measures taken for coastal security at regular intervals and monitor developments taken after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. ANI

Curfew relaxed for three hours in Meerut
Curfew imposed in Meerut on Tuesday night following a clash between two groups, was relaxed on Thursday at four places. ANI

Swine flu totally under control in India, says Azad
Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that the H1N1 swine flu virus is totally under control in India as, out of 35 cases reported, 12 have already been cured. ANI

Protests continue over racial attacks on Indian students in Australia
Protests continued in India over racist attacks on Indian students in Australia, as activists under the banner of Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movement (NAYSM) staged a mass demonstration in the national capital on Thursday. ANI

Nine orissa cops killed in landmine explosion
In a landmine blast triggered by the Maoists, nine police men of the orissa special strike force (OSSF) were killed in ogi Pallur in Koraput district. ANI

Chidambaram reviews coastal security equipment delivery
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday reviewed the delivery of interceptor boats here as part of governments efforts to strengthen the coastal security. ANI

MiG crashes in Assam; pilot safe
Yet another Mig 21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near ANI

Notorious dacoit Ghanshyam killed in Chitrakoot
Notorious dacoit Ghanshyam Kewat alias Nanhu was shot dead by Uttar Pradesh police during a fierce three day gun battle in Jamauli village of Chitrakoot district. ANI

Apple crop hit by bad weather in Himachal Pradesh
Erratic weather condition has hit the apple crop in Himachal Pradesh this year. he fruit growers in Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu district are concerned about the apple crop. ANI

Oman lifts ban on import of livestock from India
On outbreak of Avian Flu in certain parts of India in the past, Omani Ministry of Agriculture, Sultanate of Oman have imposed ban on import live bird products from India. ANI

Pawan Kumar Bansal assumes charge as Minister for Water Resources
Pawan Kumar Bansal assumed charge as the Union Minister for Water Resources here today. ANI

Indian Air Force presents MIG 23 to AMU
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has presented ground attack fighter Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 23 to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for academic purposes. ANI

Shiney Ahuja remanded to judicial custody till July 2
Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who has been accused of raping his maid at his residence on Saturday, was on Thursday remanded to judicial custody till July 2 by a local Mumbai court. ANI

Chinese woman caught using high-tech devices to cheat on driving test
A Chinese woman was caught with high tech devices while taking an exam for a drivers licence, when a receiver fell out of her mouth due to nervousness. ANI

Landslide blocks highway in West Bengal
Landslide following heavy rains snapped road links to the hills of West Bengal and Sikkim on Wednesday. ANI

Amarnath yatra suspended for third consecutive day
The annual Amarnath yatra was suspended from Jammu for the third consecutive day on Thursday due to rain and fresh snowfall. ANI

Screening of 26/11 CCTV footage at Kasab trial today
The Close Circuit Television (CCTV) footage of terrorists Ajmal Amir Kasab and Abu Ismail gunning down people at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) on November 26 last year will be screened in the special court here today. ANI

Police officials of six Indian cities discuss terror threats
Top police officials of six metro cities met here on Wednesday to discuss terrorist threats. ANI

Orissa tribals occupy land in Koraput
A tribal outfit in Orissa intensified their protests against occupation of land by non-tribals here on Wednesday. ANI

Three more test positive for swine flu in Bangalore
Three more persons have tested positive for H1N1 virus in Bangalore on Thursday, taking the total number of case in the country to 38. ANI

15 injured in Bandra slum fire
At least fifteen people were injured and 200 shanties were devastated in a fire near the suburban Bandra railway station on Thursday. ANI

Central forces begin operation against Maoists in Lalgarh
The West Bengal Police, supported by central paramilitary forces, initiated the operation to flush out Maoist from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District of West Bengal. ANI

World Brand Congress Appoints Ms. Ambika Sharma as a Part of the Advisory Board for India
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Bangalore Bio 2009 Inaugurated Today
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Hiring Activity Down by 1.9% in May’09 as Compared to Apr’09: Naukri JobSpeak
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MIAL opens a childrens corner with exciting activities for kids at terminal 1B at CSIA
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