India News / Press Releases on April 24, 2008

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PM announces ex-gratia for bus accident victims in Gujarat
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday has sanctioned an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each of the deceased of the bus accident at Bodeli in Vadodra district last week. ANI

India may opt out of IPI if Pakistan refuses to drop gas transit fee
India is likely to issue an ultimatum to Pakistan to drop the demand for a transit fee, which if refused, could lead to New Delhi opting out of the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline project. ANI

SSB seizes narcotics, truckloads of food grains on Indo-Nepal border
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has seized cannabis and food grains worth millions rupees on the Indo-Nepal border. ANI

Centre, Bihar Govt. to host seminar on Indo-Nepal ties
The Ministry of External Affairs, in association with the Government of Bihar, is organizing a seminar on Emerging Trends in India-Nepal Relations on April 26 and27. ANI

People in Jharkhand want to be left in peace
Home Minister Shivraj Patil recently stated in the Parliament that the government has taken a multi-pronged approach to counter the spread of Naxalism in the country. ANI

AIADMK protest in Rajya Sabha over gas supply to Baalus firm
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) today accused Shipping and Transport Minister and DMK leader T R Baalu of misusing his position to the public sector Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to provide gas to companies run by his sons in Tamil Nadu. ANI

Govt. contemplates merging National Population Register with 2011 Census preparation
The Central Government is contemplating merging the preparation of the National Population Register (NPR) with the 2011 Census. ANI

Water crisis at Mussoorie resort marks onset of summer
Mussoorie, also known as the Queen Of The Hills, for its scenic beauty and cool climes, is in for a severe drinking water crisis with the summer already having set in. ANI

Opposition protests against UPA economic policies
Members of Parliament of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United JD (U), the Bharatiya Janata Dal (BJD) and the Akali Dal today assembled before the Mahatam Gandhis statue in New Delhi to protest against the UPA Governments economic policies. ANI

100 volunteers head for Himalayas
Over 100 volunteers will head to the Chinese side of the Himalayas in the middle of next month to work on educational and environmental projects in the region. ANI

China has 221 million Internet users
The Internet population in China reached 221 million by the end of February, which outnumbered the figure in the United States to rank the first in the world, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information. ANI

India wins Vice-Presidency of WAIPA
India has been elected Vice-President of WAIPA, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies. ANI

Children join global literacy campaign
Hundreds of former child labourers and school children joined a global literacy campaign, walking down the streets of New Delhi on Wednesday, demanding compulsory and free education for all. ANI

Culling operation begins in Tripura
Following a fresh outbreak of bird flu in Tripura, an estimated 60,000 birds will be culled in the eight gram panchayat areas of West Tripura district on Thursday. ANI

Children join global literacy campaign
Hundreds of former child labourers and school children joined a global literacy campaign, walking down the streets of New Delhi on Wednesday, demanding compulsory and free education for all. ANI

Culling operation begins in Tripura
Following a fresh outbreak of bird flu in Tripura, an estimated 60,000 birds will be culled in the eight gram panchayat areas of West Tripura district on Thursday. ANI

A culinary menu to cater specific blood groups
A restaurant in Hyderabad has come up with a unique menu, which serves cuisine aptly suiting the diners blood group. ANI

Prof. Soz to inaugurate seminar on impact of climate change on water resources
Union Minister for Water Resources Professor Saifuddin Soz will inaugurate a brain storming session on Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Adaptation Strategies here today. ANI

22 feared dead in Rajasthan van-truck collision
At least 22 people died in a van-truck collision that took place in Rajasthans Jodhpur District late last night. ANI

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Tumbleweed Launches FTP Analyzer™ to Empower Enterprises to Monitor and Assess the Risks of File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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Lilliput Kidswear Selects Microsoft Dynamics' ERP Solutions to Meet Growth Demands
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Idea Cellular Limited: Consolidated Annual Revenue at Rs 67374 Million, EBITDA at Rs 22693 Million, PAT at Rs 10423 million
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Bangalore Bio 2008 Inaugural Session
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World's Largest Ship 'Independence of the Seas' Joins Royal Caribbean International Fleet
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Hindustan Zinc Limited Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 31 March 2008
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Hindustan Zinc to Become World's Largest Integrated Zinc-Lead Producer
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Silver (Kg): Rs. 23695

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 23450
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Standard gold: Rs. 12080

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 23570
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Bullion Rates on April 24, 2008 for All Major Indian Cities

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1 United States Dollar (USD) = 40.04 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 79.11 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 63.44 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 38.61 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of April 2008

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