India News / Press Releases on September 6, 2007

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CCEA approves Jallaram Shaft Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for sanctioning of Jallaram Shaft project of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL) for a net capital requirement of Rs.467.78 crore. ANI

Cabinet approves Rs 188.22 crores for construction of Chancery in Kathmandu embassy
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for construction of the Chancery, residences and common community facilities for the Embassy of India in Kathmandu within the India house Estate at a revised cost estimate of Rs. 188.22 crores. ANI

Centre approves new passport issuance system
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for a comprehensive reform of the passport issuance system under a project titled, Passport Seva Project. ANI

Cabinet approves constitution of a council for promotion of overseas employment
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for constitution of the Council for Promotion of Overseas Employment (CPOE). ANI

Cabinet approves setting up of National Institute of Science Education and Research at Bhubaneswar
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for establishment of National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar. ANI

Police seize 10,000 detonators lying unattended at Thrissur bus terminal
Police on Thursday recovered nearly 10,000 detonators from a busy bus stand in Thrissur in Kerala. ANI

Chinese ship precariously tilts on one side off the Mangalore coast
A Chinese freight ship, carrying 6,1000 metric tonnes of iron ore, is in a precarious condition after its engines snapped, tilting it on one side off the Taneerbavi coast near Mangalore. ANI

11 killed in stampede at an ashram in Jabalpur
At least 11 people were killed and 24 others were injured in a stampede at the ashram of a saint in a village, Bharra, near Jabalpur. ANI

Muslims in Mumbai demand implementation of Srikrishna Report
Muslims in Mumbai on Thursday demanded action against those indicted in the Srikrishna Commission Report on the 1992-93 communal riots in the city. ANI

Bhopal court dismisses prosecution appeal against Monica Bedis acquittal
A trial court in Bhopal on Thursday dismissed a prosecution appeal against the acquittal of Bollywood starlet and companion of underworld don Abu Salem, Monica Bedi by a lower court in a fake passport case. ANI

Mamata woos Muslims with an unattached tag
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in her bid to woo the Muslims said that her party would go all alone in the elections and is now with no on, as she distanced herself from the BJP-led NDA alliance. ANI

Debutantes splash colours on Fashion Week ramp
Three new designers showcased their colourful collections on the second-day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) in New Delhi on Thursday, leaving the audience spellbound. ANI

3-year-old skates under a bus, but fails to register it as record
A three-year old girl today made a rare feat by passing under a bus on roller skates, but unfortunately the record was not registered as no officials were present to witness it. ANI

Elephants grounded in tourist hotspot Rajasthan for want of licences
Elephant owners in Rajasthan are miffed over the delay in getting their licenses for elephants renewed as it has led to the jumbos sitting idle and their owners being financially hurt in the busy tourist season. ANI

Keralas mechanical engineer makes miniature fighter planes and warships
While the Bay of Bengal is witnessing joint naval exercise of five-nations, a mechanical engineer in Kerala takes pleasure in making miniature replicas of planes and warships used in the First and Second World Wars. ANI

Energy security is now a foreign affairs subject for the Government
After Indian diplomats played a crucial role in hammering out the civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement with the US, the Government will soon establish an Energy Security Division in the Ministry of External Affairs. ANI

Goods worth millions gutted in Kanpur factory fire
A major fire broke out in a chemical factory in Kanpur, causing damage worth millions of rupees. ANI

Uttar Pradesh runaway couple shows size doesnt matter when it comes to love
Standing barely two feet and seven inches, Kallu eloped with his heartthrob Dhanpati, almost twice his height, and added an unforgettable chapter to their sweet memories of love.Residents of Imlia Village in Uttar Pradesh, Kallu and Dhanpati had to run away from their homes after Kallus father opposed their plans for marriage. ANI

Penguin India celebrates 20 years of publishing
Celebrating 20 years of publishing in the country, Penguin India released a set of five special commemorative editions on The Fiction Collection and The Non-fiction Collection. ANI

Disgraced Patna University lecturer turns Love Guru
Matuknath Chaudhury, a former lecturer with the Patna University, whose face was blackened following a love affair with a student less than half his age, has become a Love Guru. ANI

Kashmiri girls take to adventure water sports
Kashmiri girls are taking a fancy to adventure water sports these days. ANI

Centre constitutes two expert groups to work on Sachar recommendation
The Centre has constituted two expert groups to work on the recommendations of the Sachar Committee that carried out the first elaborate government study on the social and economical conditions of Muslims in the country. ANI

A village with historical links to Alexander
Bandala, 20 kilometers away from Amritsar and close to the River Beas is like any other village of Punjab, but for an interesting historical link attached to it. ANI

Small traders flee from Jharkhands Maoist heartland
Several small businessmen and traders have reportedly fled from Jharkhands Maoist heartland, fearing for their lives. ANI

Shinde inaugurates NTPCs induction programme
Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde inaugurated the Induction Programme of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Executive Trainees-2007 batch here today. ANI

Stay indoors to avoid eve-teasing in Bihar colleges
In a controversial move that may enrage female libbers, the Dhanbad District administration in Bihar has directed college girls not to move out of the campus during college hours to avoid eve-teasing and prevent being a traffic menace. ANI

Bihar showcases Buddhist heritage to promote tourism
Bihar is currently playing host to a group of hundred Buddhist followers from five Southeast Asian countries in a bid to promote Buddhist sites as tourist destinations. ANI

Himachal Pradesh starts chopper service to Bharmour Temple
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a chopper service to the Bharmour Temple, which is located at an altitude of 14,000 ft., and overlooks the Manimahesh peak. ANI

India ready with missile that could be launched from submarine
India has developed the missile that could be launched from submarine. ANI

India, Australia set on army expedition to scale Mount Shivling
A joint team of the armies of India and Australia on Wednesday set out on an expedition to scale the peak of Mount Shivling in the Himalayas. ANI

CBI court to hear Taj Corridor case today
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court will hear today the rupees-175-crore Taj Corridor case, in which Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is the main accused. ANI

Rajya Sabha to debate Indo-US nuclear deal today
The Indo-US nuclear deal will be discussed in the Rajya Sabha today. ANI

Convergys Appoints Sukant Srivastava Country Manager for its Customer Care Operations in India
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Intense Expands Global Leadership Team Brings Jami Duncan to Head Global Alliances
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Rahul Gupta Appointed Citi India's Chief Risk Officer
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Huclin Bags Rs. 16 Crore Order From US-Based MNC
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Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 9120
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 9070
Silver (Kg): Rs. 17205

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 16900
Sovereign: Rs. 7700
Standard gold: Rs. 9200

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 16905
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9100
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8430

Bullion Rates on September 6, 2007 for All Major Indian Cities

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1 United States Dollar (USD) = 40.85 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 82.54 Indian National Rupees (INR)

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All Forex Rates of September 2007

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